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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
- Romeo Y Julieta Belicoso (Habanos)
Scene One, Act One - Romeo lights a Cuban Romeo y Julieta Belicoso as he bids for sweet Juliet's eternal adoration.
- Romeo Y Julieta Belicoso (Habanos)
Scene One, Act One - Romeo lights a Cuban Romeo y Julieta Belicoso as he bids for sweet Juliet's eternal adoration.
- CAO Anniversario Cameroon Petit Belicoso
The right time and the right cigar, it's usually the combination that will make for a memorable smoking moment.
- CAO Anniversario Cameroon Petit Belicoso
The right time and the right cigar, it's usually the combination that will make for a memorable smoking moment.
- CAO Anniversario Cameroon Petit Belicoso
The right time and the right cigar, it's usually the combination that will make for a memorable smoking moment.
- Indian Anniversary Ltd. Reserve Buffalo
The Indian Anniversary Limited Reserve Buffalo was a disappointment from the moment most of our reviewers started smoking.
- Indian Anniversary Ltd. Reserve Buffalo
The Indian Anniversary Limited Reserve Buffalo was a disappointment from the moment most of our reviewers started smoking.
- Indian Anniversary Ltd. Reserve Buffalo
The Indian Anniversary Limited Reserve Buffalo was a disappointment from the moment most of our reviewers started smoking.
- Arturo Fuente "Exquisito"
No reviewer liked this.
- Arturo Fuente "Exquisito"
No reviewer liked this.
- Arturo Fuente "Exquisito"
No reviewer liked this.
- Te-Amo Anniversario Perfecto
It wasn't long before the old industry standby Te-Amo gave the "Anniversario" marketing routine a try.
- Te-Amo Anniversario Perfecto
It wasn't long before the old industry standby Te-Amo gave the "Anniversario" marketing routine a try.
- Te-Amo Anniversario Perfecto
It wasn't long before the old industry standby Te-Amo gave the "Anniversario" marketing routine a try.
- Henry Clay H2000 Mirabelle
Henry Clay is an old brand, named after a United States politician from Kentucky in the early 1800's.
- Henry Clay H2000 Mirabelle
Henry Clay is an old brand, named after a United States politician from Kentucky in the early 1800's.
- Henry Clay H2000 Mirabelle
Henry Clay is an old brand, named after a United States politician from Kentucky in the early 1800's.
- Fonseca 799 Maduro
It isn't often that everyone agrees on one of our cigar reviews, but this was one of the closest we have every seen.
- Fonseca 799 Maduro
It isn't often that everyone agrees on one of our cigar reviews, but this was one of the closest we have every seen.
- Fonseca 799 Maduro
It isn't often that everyone agrees on one of our cigar reviews, but this was one of the closest we have every seen.
- Cuesta Rey No. 7 Maduro
You review enough cigars and you start wondering...wondering if you really do have to pay big cake to get a decent smoke. Cuesta Rey kindly reminds us, the answer is no.
- Cuesta Rey No. 7 Maduro
You review enough cigars and you start wondering...wondering if you really do have to pay big cake to get a decent smoke. Cuesta Rey kindly reminds us, the answer is no.
- Cuesta Rey No. 7 Maduro
You review enough cigars and you start wondering...wondering if you really do have to pay big cake to get a decent smoke. Cuesta Rey kindly reminds us, the answer is no.
- Drew Estate Natural China 5
Covering both ends of the spectrum this week, first we gave you "Nasty", now we calm down a bit, take a muscle relaxant, and give "Natural" a shot.
- Drew Estate Natural China 5
Covering both ends of the spectrum this week, first we gave you "Nasty", now we calm down a bit, take a muscle relaxant, and give "Natural" a shot.
- Drew Estate Natural China 5
Covering both ends of the spectrum this week, first we gave you "Nasty", now we calm down a bit, take a muscle relaxant, and give "Natural" a shot.
- Maria Mancini Magic Mountain
When you bring up the term "Magic Mountain", the first thing most people think about is a place in Florida where people are running around wearing funny ears.
- Maria Mancini Magic Mountain
When you bring up the term "Magic Mountain", the first thing most people think about is a place in Florida where people are running around wearing funny ears.
- Maria Mancini Magic Mountain
When you bring up the term "Magic Mountain", the first thing most people think about is a place in Florida where people are running around wearing funny ears.
- Acid Nasty
Check out the name, check out the looks, take a whiff, and you won't know whether to smoke it, hide it, or plant it.
- Acid Nasty
Check out the name, check out the looks, take a whiff, and you won't know whether to smoke it, hide it, or plant it.
- Acid Nasty
Check out the name, check out the looks, take a whiff, and you won't know whether to smoke it, hide it, or plant it.
- Don Tomas Cameroon Robusto
A natural looking wrapper with a very light sheen, the Don Tomas will look good in any humidor.
- Don Tomas Cameroon Robusto
A natural looking wrapper with a very light sheen, the Don Tomas will look good in any humidor.
- Don Tomas Cameroon Robusto
A natural looking wrapper with a very light sheen, the Don Tomas will look good in any humidor.
- 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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Tall drink of water. Think Manute Bol. This is a long cigar. Coming in at 9 1/4 inches, this giant of a cigar certainly lives up to its classification in length.
The Perdomo Reserve line is always rich looking, clean lines, dark, deep wrapper and perfect caps. Take all this into account with a 9 1/4 inch cigar, and you have a beautiful smoking companion. As you start salivating for this cigar, your lighter will twitch in your hand.
They say that looks can be deceiving, and in this case they are...and they aren't. The first time you pick up the Perdomo Reserve "A", you notice the length, but then you also notice a ring gauge that does not seem to match. With only a 47 in girth, this stick feels flimsy in your hands, prompting a couple of our reviewers too recommend a 52 or 54 inch ring gauge at a minimum. We tend to agree.
This cigar has a great draw, but that was all we can say positive about the construction. Of the 10 samples smoked, we had note from 8 of them as burning uneven. It became frustrating to have to use your lighter to try and even out the burn. Improper humidification can cause this, but these cigars were stored in the ever-perfect Vigilant Cabinet for over 3 months prior to smoking. The Perdomo Reserve "A" had an average aroma, nothing to thick, and predominantly enjoyable.
The flavor tended to fluctuate in the cigars, as is apt to happen in such a lengthy smoke. A bland beginning, many of the samples finished in a much finer fashion. If you focus on taste as your defining factor (and who doesn't?) you may need to try a couple of these to really understand if its the one for you. There was little noticeable aftertaste.
Priced correctly, it was mentioned again and again that this is worth giving a try. Whether or not this will become a staple in and of our reviewers humidors is doubtful.
If your in the mood for a good looking, 1 1/2 hour smoke, give it a try. Don't pass judgment to quick, as this guy will change personalities on you.
Vital Statistics:
Shape = Giant
Length=9 1/4" RG=47
Wrapper=Ecuador
Filler=Nicaragua
Binder=Nicaragua
Estimated Cost=$9.00 |