Mayorga Crystal Rounds

Mayorga Crystal Rounds The third in our expanding foray into blind reviews was the Mayorga Crystal Round.
Home 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 Hoja Yellow Band Robusto Everybody likes a bargain, and there are no doubts a good $2 cigar would qualify. Hoja Yellow Band Robusto Everybody likes a bargain, and there are no doubts a good $2 cigar would qualify. Davidoff 5000 These poor cigars have been lonely...real lonely. Davidoff 5000 These poor cigars have been lonely...real lonely. Davidoff 5000 These poor cigars have been lonely...real lonely. H Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 (Habanos) A rather non-descript little robusto, the H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 goes under the microscope for this review. H Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 (Habanos) A rather non-descript little robusto, the H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 goes under the microscope for this review. H Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 (Habanos) A rather non-descript little robusto, the H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 goes under the microscope for this review. Vegas Robaina Unicos (Habanos) One of the more recent brands announced out of Cuba, Vegas Robaina is named after one of Cuba's finest farmers, Don Alejandro Robaina. Vegas Robaina Unicos (Habanos) One of the more recent brands announced out of Cuba, Vegas Robaina is named after one of Cuba's finest farmers, Don Alejandro Robaina. Vegas Robaina Unicos (Habanos) One of the more recent brands announced out of Cuba, Vegas Robaina is named after one of Cuba's finest farmers, Don Alejandro Robaina. C.A.O. Odyssey When reviews start coming in, and you start to hear a cigar being compared to Opus X, Ashton VSG, and some of the recently released limited edition Cubans, you take notice...real quick. C.A.O. Odyssey When reviews start coming in, and you start to hear a cigar being compared to Opus X, Ashton VSG, and some of the recently released limited edition Cubans, you take notice...real quick. C.A.O. Odyssey When reviews start coming in, and you start to hear a cigar being compared to Opus X, Ashton VSG, and some of the recently released limited edition Cubans, you take notice...real quick. Felipe II Fusion F1 We humbly admit when we are beaten. Felipe II Fusion F1 We humbly admit when we are beaten. Felipe II Fusion F1 We humbly admit when we are beaten. Dos Rios Robusto Give us some time, there must be something wrong with this cigar. Dos Rios Robusto Give us some time, there must be something wrong with this cigar. Dos Rios Robusto Give us some time, there must be something wrong with this cigar. Fonseca Triangulares Maduro Color us surprised. The Fonseca Triangulares Natural used to be a staple of our smoking rotation...but this was a few years ago, before we started getting plugged cigars and wide variations in quality. Fonseca Triangulares Maduro Color us surprised. The Fonseca Triangulares Natural used to be a staple of our smoking rotation...but this was a few years ago, before we started getting plugged cigars and wide variations in quality. Fonseca Triangulares Maduro Color us surprised. The Fonseca Triangulares Natural used to be a staple of our smoking rotation...but this was a few years ago, before we started getting plugged cigars and wide variations in quality. Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso After getting some pretty heady reviews in a few of the other rags, we figured it was time to put this new entry in the market to test. Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso After getting some pretty heady reviews in a few of the other rags, we figured it was time to put this new entry in the market to test. Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso After getting some pretty heady reviews in a few of the other rags, we figured it was time to put this new entry in the market to test. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (Habanos - aged 1998) The ERDM Choix Supreme is a robusto sized cigar measuring 5” long with a 48 ring gauge. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (Habanos - aged 1998) The ERDM Choix Supreme is a robusto sized cigar measuring 5” long with a 48 ring gauge. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (Habanos - aged 1998) The ERDM Choix Supreme is a robusto sized cigar measuring 5” long with a 48 ring gauge. Hendrik Kelner Factory Second Robusto We wondered...with a smirk...if using these cigars as blind reviews would be fair to our dedicated panel of reviewers. Hendrik Kelner Factory Second Robusto We wondered...with a smirk...if using these cigars as blind reviews would be fair to our dedicated panel of reviewers. Hendrik Kelner Factory Second Robusto We wondered...with a smirk...if using these cigars as blind reviews would be fair to our dedicated panel of reviewers. Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro Pulling the curtains aside, we expose the Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro. Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro Pulling the curtains aside, we expose the Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro. Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro Pulling the curtains aside, we expose the Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro. Bucanero El Capitan Maduro & Natural A couple of good looking brothers showed up for Blind Review cigars 4 and 6. Bucanero El Capitan Maduro & Natural A couple of good looking brothers showed up for Blind Review cigars 4 and 6. Bucanero El Capitan Maduro & Natural A couple of good looking brothers showed up for Blind Review cigars 4 and 6. 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.	The third in our expanding foray into blind reviews was the Mayorga Crystal Round. This Mayorga is unique on two fronts, first it's not box pressed, and second, it's under glass, both different than the other members of the Mayorga family. This Toro is a dark looking masculine cigar, leading many of our reviewers into expectations of thick smoke, juicy steaks and numb lips. We know, the cute little glass slipper surrounding this cigar is special, and leads to nothing even remotely manly. Remember, our reviewers received this cigar sans glass and band. What we continued to find when pre-light investigations ensued, was a well made cigar that was firm to the touch. No dryness, no flaking, no superiority complexes from having its own glass encased world. The lighters broke out quickly, and folks lunged to get this cigar lit. Unfortunately, most were met with a somewhat strong aroma that wasn't described by many as pleasing. "This guy wanted to smother me! Plenty of smoke, but not what I could classify as enjoyable. Pretty much in line with a run of the mill inexpensive cigar." Our favorite descriptive, "spicy" was flung around with abandon when describing the Mayorga Crystal Round. If you can take one thing from this review...take spicy. Often times "spicy" is accompanied by other favorable adjectives, but in this case that didn't happen. "The Mayorga Crystal Round started out very strong with some bitterness. I would call the taste harsh for the first half of this cigar. The harshness was accompanied by some spiciness that got stronger towards the center of the cigar. At the midpoint, the taste smoothes out, the spiciness continues, and an earthy taste appears. The second half of the smoke continued with big earthy, spicy tastes to the end." Most folks pegged this cigar on the strong side, comments we don't always hear about Mayorga. Nobody was overwhelmed, but we think you have a decent three dollar cigar. Vital Statistics Shape = Toro Length = 6 inches Ring Gauge = 50 Wrapper Habana = 2000 Filler = Nicaragua Binder = Nicaragua Est. Cost = $3.00
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