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- 2002 RTDA Report - Rob and Paul's Excellent Adventure
The common mans view of the happenings at and around the 2002 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- Best of 2002 Awards at Top25Cigar.com
The results from our "Best of 2002" poll at Top25Cigar. See which cigars were voted the best of 2002.
- A Day at the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company
Rob Shibata visits the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company, and finds old world hospitality can be found today as well.
- Jorge and Orlando Padron Interview with Top25Cigar
Remember back when your parents told you "if you treat everyone with respect, and work hard every day your going to be successful"? When talking to Jorge and Jose Padron, one gets the feeling not only have they heard that saying, but they live it every day.
- Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar
Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in.
- Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar
Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- El Rico Habano Gran Corona
A reintroduction of a classic brand leaves some reviewers hoping for more.
- El Rico Habano Gran Corona
A reintroduction of a classic brand leaves some reviewers hoping for more.
- Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 858 Sun Grown
Could we slip a fast one by this month's Staff Review panel? Think again...these guys turned out to be pretty observant recognizing the Flor Fina 858.
- Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 858 Sun Grown
Could we slip a fast one by this month's Staff Review panel? Think again...these guys turned out to be pretty observant recognizing the Flor Fina 858.
- Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 858 Sun Grown
Could we slip a fast one by this month's Staff Review panel? Think again...these guys turned out to be pretty observant recognizing the Flor Fina 858.
- Oliva "O" Omni
Oliva hits one out of the ballpark with the "O" Omni.
- Oliva "O" Omni
Oliva hits one out of the ballpark with the "O" Omni.
- Mayorga Parejo Trios
Want to here a bunch of PO'd gorillos rake a cigar over the coals? Check out a cigar that didn't agree with many people.
- Mayorga Parejo Trios
Want to here a bunch of PO'd gorillos rake a cigar over the coals? Check out a cigar that didn't agree with many people.
- Mayorga Parejo Trios
Want to here a bunch of PO'd gorillos rake a cigar over the coals? Check out a cigar that didn't agree with many people.
- Padron Serie 1926 No. 6
In the world of full bodied cigars, there may be a new leader. This cigar was everything expected.
- Padron Serie 1926 No. 6
In the world of full bodied cigars, there may be a new leader. This cigar was everything expected.
- Padron Serie 1926 No. 6
In the world of full bodied cigars, there may be a new leader. This cigar was everything expected.
- Romeo y Julieta "Edicion Limitada" Robusto
Looks like happy times prevailed for this batch of reviewers. Read about the target of their affections.
- Romeo y Julieta "Edicion Limitada" Robusto
Looks like happy times prevailed for this batch of reviewers. Read about the target of their affections.
- Romeo y Julieta "Edicion Limitada" Robusto
Looks like happy times prevailed for this batch of reviewers. Read about the target of their affections.
- Xikar Accessories
Bowing to popular demand, we check out some cigar accessories.
- Xikar Accessories
Bowing to popular demand, we check out some cigar accessories.
- Xikar Accessories
Bowing to popular demand, we check out some cigar accessories.
- La Aroma de Cuba Monarch
La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show.
- La Aroma de Cuba Monarch
La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show.
- La Aroma de Cuba Monarch
La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show.
- La Aroma de Cuba Monarch
La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show.
- Camacho Corojo Figurado
A beautful looking cigar from Camacho gets the smoke test.
- Camacho Corojo Figurado
A beautful looking cigar from Camacho gets the smoke test.
- Camacho Corojo Figurado
A beautful looking cigar from Camacho gets the smoke test.
- Camacho Corojo Figurado
A beautful looking cigar from Camacho gets the smoke test.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve A
The Perdomo Reserve line is always rich looking, clean lines, dark, deep wrapper and perfect caps.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve A
The Perdomo Reserve line is always rich looking, clean lines, dark, deep wrapper and perfect caps.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve A
The Perdomo Reserve line is always rich looking, clean lines, dark, deep wrapper and perfect caps.
- Joya de Nicaragua "Antano 1970" Gran Consul
Wow. That could be the summary for this entire review.
- Joya de Nicaragua "Antano 1970" Gran Consul
Wow. That could be the summary for this entire review.
- Joya de Nicaragua "Antano 1970" Gran Consul
Wow. That could be the summary for this entire review.
- Joya de Nicaragua "Antano 1970" Gran Consul
Wow. That could be the summary for this entire review.
- Don Tuto Maduro Churchill
If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Our second Don Tuto was much better.
- Don Tuto Maduro Churchill
If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Our second Don Tuto was much better.
- Don Tuto Maduro Churchill
If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Our second Don Tuto was much better.
- Don Tuto Maduro Churchill
If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Our second Don Tuto was much better.
- Bucanero Full Sail
Full speed ahead on the Bucanero Full Sail. Unique name and unique cigar.
- Bucanero Full Sail
Full speed ahead on the Bucanero Full Sail. Unique name and unique cigar.
- Bucanero Full Sail
Full speed ahead on the Bucanero Full Sail. Unique name and unique cigar.
- Bucanero Full Sail
Full speed ahead on the Bucanero Full Sail. Unique name and unique cigar.
- Bucanero Full Sail
Full speed ahead on the Bucanero Full Sail. Unique name and unique cigar.
- Dri-Damp
File this gadget under "G" for garbage. Your fingers are a better judge than this toy.
- Dri-Damp
File this gadget under "G" for garbage. Your fingers are a better judge than this toy.
- Dri-Damp
File this gadget under "G" for garbage. Your fingers are a better judge than this toy.
- Dri-Damp
File this gadget under "G" for garbage. Your fingers are a better judge than this toy.
- Dri-Damp
File this gadget under "G" for garbage. Your fingers are a better judge than this toy.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Trinidad Fundadores (Nic.)
The other Trinidad...or was that TriniBAD.
- Montecristo Platinum Series Robusto
Another glitzy cigar is looked at by our Top 25 Cigar staff reviewers. Substance or marketing hype?
- Montecristo Platinum Series Robusto
Another glitzy cigar is looked at by our Top 25 Cigar staff reviewers. Substance or marketing hype?
- Montecristo Platinum Series Robusto
Another glitzy cigar is looked at by our Top 25 Cigar staff reviewers. Substance or marketing hype?
- Montecristo Platinum Series Robusto
Another glitzy cigar is looked at by our Top 25 Cigar staff reviewers. Substance or marketing hype?
- Montecristo Platinum Series Robusto
Another glitzy cigar is looked at by our Top 25 Cigar staff reviewers. Substance or marketing hype?
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Can the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4 live up to it's name and Diamond Crown reputation? Oh yeah.
- Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita
Another spin off of a popular brand. How does the Punch Grand Puro fit in?
- Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita
Another spin off of a popular brand. How does the Punch Grand Puro fit in?
- Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita
Another spin off of a popular brand. How does the Punch Grand Puro fit in?
- Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita
Another spin off of a popular brand. How does the Punch Grand Puro fit in?
- Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita
Another spin off of a popular brand. How does the Punch Grand Puro fit in?
- Partagas Spanish Rosada Familia
The Partagas Spanish Rosada Familia leaves a positive impression.
- General Cigar Announces Daniel Núñez’ Retirement
General Cigar announced today that Daniel Núñez, president and chief operating officer, will retire during the second quarter of 2009
- CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER
Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party
- CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER
Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party
- Dr. Nick's White and Healthy
Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be.
- Dr. Nick's White and Healthy
Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be.
- Dr. Nick's White and Healthy
Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be.
- A Visit to Graycliff
Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always.
- A Visit to Graycliff
Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always.
- Breaking the Cigar Slump!
Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way!
- Breaking the Cigar Slump!
Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way!
- Breaking the Cigar Slump!
Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way!
- Breaking the Cigar Slump!
Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way!
- The Big Smoke - Part I
Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience.
- The Big Smoke - Part I
Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience.
- The Big Smoke - Part I
Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience.
- The Big Smoke - Part Two
Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience
- The Big Smoke - Part Two
Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience
- The Big Smoke - Part Two
Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- El Centurion Emperadores
Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars.
- Variety Samplers from Tabacos de la Cordillera
For Undecided Smokers, Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New Fundacion Ancestral Variety Samplers
- Variety Samplers from Tabacos de la Cordillera
For Undecided Smokers, Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New Fundacion Ancestral Variety Samplers
- “Our Roots Run Deep” Is Theme of New Toraño Ad Campaign
One of only a handful of truly authentic cigar-industry stories, the Toraño family is now in its fourth generation, and only eight years away from a century of producing fine tobacco and premium cigars.
- “Our Roots Run Deep” Is Theme of New Toraño Ad Campaign
One of only a handful of truly authentic cigar-industry stories, the Toraño family is now in its fourth generation, and only eight years away from a century of producing fine tobacco and premium cigars.
- Last Minute Christmas Gifts!
Here are some suggestions for some cigar gifts for you last miunte shoppers.
- Last Minute Christmas Gifts!
Here are some suggestions for some cigar gifts for you last miunte shoppers.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008
A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes.
- A Visit To Top25Cigar
Rob Shibata writes about his visit to T25C ad Minneapolis.
- A Visit To Top25Cigar
Rob Shibata writes about his visit to T25C ad Minneapolis.
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The highlight of this tasting was easy, it was definitely the wrapper, or the construction…no it was the wrapper…okay okay, it was the appearance of the wrapper on a finely constructed cigar. How’s that for indecision?
The La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve “R” has an oily Rosada wrapper that was an overwhelming hit with reviewers. The standard extreme box press of the La Tradicion cigars is evident, and unanimously enjoyed.
The appreciation for the feel and construction of this cigar rubbed off on the packaging as well. If you took on elook at the box, you would expect there to be jewels inside.
Other than a few self-correcting burning issues, the construction of this hearty robusto was a pleasure to behold.
“I could hold this cigar all day. Its feel is as strong as a bulldog, and beckons to be smoked.”
We had some very minor dissenting opinion towards the flavor of this cigar. Most reviewers were strong in their support for the La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve “R” with comments showing their pleasure.
“…the toasty flavors of cedar and coffee with a bit of pepper reminded me of so many brands of nicely aged Dominican sticks that go well with afternoon strolls.”
“I’m okay with this…it’s a “go to” cigar” A pleasurable flavor that seemed to stay with the entire cigar.”
Our differing opinion came from one reviewer that noticed a slightly hot taste upon initial lighting.
“The cigar was a little bit harsh through the first quarter. Nicely refined dry woody flavor.”
That was it…as bad as it got. You can see that this is one of the better cigars. With a strong box pressed feel, a top notch construction, and a likable woody flavor, the La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve “R” with the Rosado wrapper turned the heads of our reviewers. Tabacalera Perdomo has been a solid maker of cigars for what seems like forever...it continues here.
Vital Statistics:
Size: 5 x 50
Shape: Robusto
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Est. Cost: $6.25 |