Neptune Oceanides

Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds.
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 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. C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. 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. 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? 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? 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? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Axis Echo First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars". Axis Echo First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars". Axis Echo First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars". Por Larranaga Torpedo Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga. Por Larranaga Torpedo Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga. Por Larranaga Torpedo Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga. Felipe Dominicana Boa Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world. Felipe Dominicana Boa Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world. Felipe Dominicana Boa Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world. Aristoff Black Label Robusto We crushed some Aristoff products in the past, so are we just looking to punish ourselves, or are we really willing to give a second (or third!) chance? Aristoff Black Label Robusto We crushed some Aristoff products in the past, so are we just looking to punish ourselves, or are we really willing to give a second (or third!) chance? Aristoff Black Label Robusto We crushed some Aristoff products in the past, so are we just looking to punish ourselves, or are we really willing to give a second (or third!) chance? Montecristo No. 2 (Habanos) Here's another cigar that will have trouble living up to its reputation, no matter how mouth-watering it is! Montecristo No. 2 (Habanos) Here's another cigar that will have trouble living up to its reputation, no matter how mouth-watering it is! Montecristo No. 2 (Habanos) Here's another cigar that will have trouble living up to its reputation, no matter how mouth-watering it is! Graycliff Pirate can picture some of our review staff with an eye patch, peg leg, and a parrot on their shoulder smoking the Graycliff Pirate Torpedo. Graycliff Pirate can picture some of our review staff with an eye patch, peg leg, and a parrot on their shoulder smoking the Graycliff Pirate Torpedo. Graycliff Pirate can picture some of our review staff with an eye patch, peg leg, and a parrot on their shoulder smoking the Graycliff Pirate Torpedo. Punch Coronations (Habanos) Boy oh boy are all the Cuban cigar fanatics going to be mad at us. Punch Coronations (Habanos) Boy oh boy are all the Cuban cigar fanatics going to be mad at us. Punch Coronations (Habanos) Boy oh boy are all the Cuban cigar fanatics going to be mad at us. Opus X Perfecxion No. 5 If there was ever a cigar that was hyped, over hyped, and then hyped again, it's the line of Opus X cigars from Fuente. Opus X Perfecxion No. 5 If there was ever a cigar that was hyped, over hyped, and then hyped again, it's the line of Opus X cigars from Fuente. 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.	Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Will the Neptune Oceanides Corona have as rosy of a review as the Naides we reviewed in December of 1999? Hang on, we'll let you know. We have never seen a Neptune Cigar available in a tobacco shop, but don't let that defer you from buying these cigars. They are readily available from the Neptune Cigar website, and as you'll see when checking them out, the price is right. If a cigar scored all its points on presentation and looks, Neptune would be a leap ahead of the cigar masses. These lightly tanned beauties come in a gorgeous sea green box, complete with humidifier, and cigar cutter. Nice touch, your ready to go when you unpack them. Its also nice to know that Neptune ships faster than John Rocker running in from the bullpen at Shea stadium. Construction is nice in the Neptune Oceanides, the burn is very even, and the wrapper is devoid of flaws. Again, more points in the presentation department. Neptune is not the cigar to turn to if your looking for deep aggressive tastes. The reviewers who noted their affection for stronger cigars all mentioned the Neptune as a bit weak in the flavor department. One of our reviewers aptly coined the Neptune Oceanides as a great "breakfast cigar". Best with a big bowl of oatmeal I suppose. One of the better quotes we received stated, "This cigar excels at what I call the ""small points"" - aroma, construction, burn, but lacks much in the way of complexity or intriguing flavor." There was a "tinny" taste noted in some of the samples, but that cleared up in trying a few more. Some reviewers also noted an unusually long aftertaste in a few, but not all of the cigars. This was curious for a lighter bodied cigar. Not some of the "7 deadly sins", but distracting from the smoking experience. Ultimately, it's hard to knock a $3.00 cigar that delivers in a majority of the categories. If you evaluate this with other cigars in its price range, it soars to the top. Wanting to compare it with some of the more expensive boutique cigars is understandable, but probably not reasonable. I would liken it to making the Minnesota Twins play in the MLB, instead of the AAA. Whoops, they are a Major League team, just not comparable. Due to some of the flavor inconsistencies mentioned above, the Oceanides did not do quite as well as its Robusto brother the Naides, but we have a hard time overlooking the "bang for the buck" in the Neptune Oceanides. Vital Statistics: Shape = Corona Length =5 3/4" Ring Gauge = 42 Wrapper = Connecticut Filler = Dominican Binder =Dominican Estimated Cost = $3.25
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