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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
- Montecristo Double Corona
It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout.
- Montecristo Double Corona
It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout.
- Montecristo Double Corona
It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout.
- Montecristo Double Corona
It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout.
- Simonoff Robusto
Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing.
- Simonoff Robusto
Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing.
- Simonoff Robusto
Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing.
- Simonoff Robusto
Trouble...this box not only looked like Linda Tripp, it held contents as appealing.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom
There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line.
- Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro
When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience.
- Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro
When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience.
- Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro
When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience.
- Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro
When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience.
- Davidoff Millennium No. 2
You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2.
- Davidoff Millennium No. 2
You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2.
- Davidoff Millennium No. 2
You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2.
- Davidoff Millennium No. 2
You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos)
We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos)
We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos)
We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos)
We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one.
- Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4
Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well.
- Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4
Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well.
- Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4
Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well.
- Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4
Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well.
- Padron 2000
I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered.
- Padron 2000
I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered.
- Padron 2000
I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered.
- Padron 2000
I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered.
- Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro)
It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable.
- Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro)
It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable.
- Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro)
It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable.
- Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro)
It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable.
- Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona
The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us.
- Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona
The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us.
- Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona
The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us.
- Sosa Piramide No. 2
Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price.
- Sosa Piramide No. 2
Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price.
- Sosa Piramide No. 2
Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price.
- Punch Grand Cru Punchito
The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito".
- Punch Grand Cru Punchito
The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito".
- Punch Grand Cru Punchito
The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito".
- La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo
La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one.
- La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo
La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one.
- La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo
La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one.
- Neptune Oceanides
Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds.
- Neptune Oceanides
Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds.
- Neptune Oceanides
Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds.
- Leon Jimenes No. 1
This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe.
- Leon Jimenes No. 1
This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe.
- Leon Jimenes No. 1
This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe.
- Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto
Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get?
- CAO LX2 TO DEBUT AT IPCPR 76TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW
New CAO Cigar Targets “Full-Bodied” Market Segment
- Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration
Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch.
- Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration
Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback
Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback
Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars
Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars
Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features.
- CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR
Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor
- CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR
Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor
- A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co.
Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and
home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co.
- A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co.
Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and
home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co.
- GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO
“COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM
- GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO
“COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM
- A visit to "The King".
Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King.
- A visit to "The King".
Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King.
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum
Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this.
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
- Devils Weed Cigars
Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?
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Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. These folks are not "establishment", its obvious their cigars are not slaves to profit, and once you smoke one, the construction will make you feel like you have been given a gift.
Are we sucking up? Ahhh no. These cigars are unique, as is Moore & Bode, for proof check out the Moore & Bode website. Your probably not used to seeing quotes on "cigar philosophy" or Latin sayings being used as company statements...at their site you will. In fact, Moore & Bode contacted us when they saw we were going to review one of their cigars, they were a bit worried about how the review would be conducted. That's attention to detail, it made us feel nervous, like we were babysitting one of their children!
Does all of this really matter if the cigars don't work? Why do I keep asking questions and then answering them? No and I don't know. What about the cigar?
Coming clean, this cigar was chosen to be reviewed because we had stumbled across it in the past, and the shape was unique enough to make us try it. The Brass soon became a favorite, a favorite in our "unique" category. How many cigars do you find that have a ring gauge of 70 at the taper? We don't know the answer to that, but this is just plain fun to smoke.
We mentioned earlier, exquisite construction. How about other-worldly construction? Check out the picture below, and to help understand what we mean, the ash in the picture hung on for another 1 1/2 inches.
We're not sure we have experienced a cigar with a more solid feel and obviously evident care in rolling. High marks for construction.
It's hard to comment on the lighting qualities. Lighting the Moore & Bode Brass with a lighter is kind of like painting the Astrodome roof with a brush, their sizes just don't match up!
Once lit, you'll enjoy a better than average taste from this tobacco packed pyramid. By better than average, that's what we mean! Most of the reviewers said they would definitely try another Moore & Bode Brass, but mostly because of the unique shape and smoking experience, not the flavor. That's not saying the flavor was bad, it was good, just overshadowed by the extreme nature of this cigars shape.
We actually thought of not reviewing this cigar once we were contacted by Moore & Bode, thinking we may tick them off since their so sensitive about their cigars. Then we remembered, we don't really care who we tick off.
This is fresh, try one.
Vital Statistics:
Shape = Torpedo
Length = 5 1/4" RG = 70
Wrapper = USA/Connecticut
Filler = Central & South American
Binder = Central & South American
Estimated Cost = $ 11.50
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