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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
- GENERAL CIGAR UNVEILS COHIBA BLACK
General Cigar is proud to unveil COHIBA® BLACK, a super premium collection of cigars.
- GENERAL CIGAR UNVEILS COHIBA BLACK
General Cigar is proud to unveil COHIBA® BLACK, a super premium collection of cigars.
- GENERAL CIGAR UNVEILS COHIBA BLACK
General Cigar is proud to unveil COHIBA® BLACK, a super premium collection of cigars.
- Camacho Cigars Now Offers A True Corojo Maduro!
2004 Corojo harvest wrappers make their debut.
- Camacho Cigars Now Offers A True Corojo Maduro!
2004 Corojo harvest wrappers make their debut.
- CAO BRINGS HEAT TO MIAMI VICE PREMIERE PARTY
CAO Cigars Gifted at Miami Vice Premiere Luxury Lounge
- CAO BRINGS HEAT TO MIAMI VICE PREMIERE PARTY
CAO Cigars Gifted at Miami Vice Premiere Luxury Lounge
- New Toro-Shaped Cigar Gift
J.C. Newman Cigar Company offers
New Toro-Shaped Cigar Gift Set
- New Toro-Shaped Cigar Gift
J.C. Newman Cigar Company offers
New Toro-Shaped Cigar Gift Set
- Stanford’s 90th Diamond Crown MAXIMUS
In honor of Stanford Newman’s 90th Birthday, the J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the release of Stanford’s 90th Diamond Crown MAXIMUS.
- Stanford’s 90th Diamond Crown MAXIMUS
In honor of Stanford Newman’s 90th Birthday, the J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the release of Stanford’s 90th Diamond Crown MAXIMUS.
- Stanford J. Newman passes away at the age of 90
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that the J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the passing of its beloved leader, Stanford J. Newman
- Stanford J. Newman passes away at the age of 90
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that the J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the passing of its beloved leader, Stanford J. Newman
- General Cigar Rolls in Style
General Cigar was the toast of Beverly Hills last week as the exclusive cigar sponsor of the Rolls Royce Evening of Luxury event.
- General Cigar Rolls in Style
General Cigar was the toast of Beverly Hills last week as the exclusive cigar sponsor of the Rolls Royce Evening of Luxury event.
- CAO ‘GIRLS GO WILD’ IN SUPPORT OF FLAVOURS
CAO Flavourettes Kick Off U.S. Tour In Lubbock, TX
- CAO ‘GIRLS GO WILD’ IN SUPPORT OF FLAVOURS
CAO Flavourettes Kick Off U.S. Tour In Lubbock, TX
- Ecalibur Quest is Solved
General Cigar’s Excalibur Quest Awards $35k to Cigar Sleuths
- Ecalibur Quest is Solved
General Cigar’s Excalibur Quest Awards $35k to Cigar Sleuths
- CAO ANNOUNCES NEW COMPANY PRESIDENT
CAO Names Tim Ozgener As New CAO President
- CAO ANNOUNCES NEW COMPANY PRESIDENT
CAO Names Tim Ozgener As New CAO President
- CAO OFFERS ‘SIX FLAVOURS – SIX GIRLS – SIX VOTES’
CAO Launches All-New Flavours by CAO Website
- CAO OFFERS ‘SIX FLAVOURS – SIX GIRLS – SIX VOTES’
CAO Launches All-New Flavours by CAO Website
- CUBAN IMPORTS INTRODUCES EXILE®
New Cigar Brand Embodies Rich Tradition of Cuban Cigar Making
- CUBAN IMPORTS INTRODUCES EXILE®
New Cigar Brand Embodies Rich Tradition of Cuban Cigar Making
- Diamond Crown New Humidors
The St. James Series Humidors
- Diamond Crown New Humidors
The St. James Series Humidors
- Cusano Chosen as Robb Report Select Smoke
Cusano has achieved the distinction of being chosen as a Robb Report Select smoke.
- Cusano Chosen as Robb Report Select Smoke
Cusano has achieved the distinction of being chosen as a Robb Report Select smoke.
- Bucanero Cigars Enters the Bundled Business With a Rosado and Cameroon!
The new Bundelo brand will launch with two new draw tested premium cigars, both using long filler tobaccos
- Bucanero Cigars Enters the Bundled Business With a Rosado and Cameroon!
The new Bundelo brand will launch with two new draw tested premium cigars, both using long filler tobaccos
- CAO TO ‘ADD SPICE’ TO 7th ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS
CAO Selected As Cigar of Choice For Awards Show
- CAO TO ‘ADD SPICE’ TO 7th ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS
CAO Selected As Cigar of Choice For Awards Show
- CAO SELECTED AS EXCLUSIVE CIGAR SPONSOR TO PRESTIGIOUS NIAF GALA WEEKEND
CAO Italia Lights Up High Profile Weekend In Washington, D.C.
- CAO SELECTED AS EXCLUSIVE CIGAR SPONSOR TO PRESTIGIOUS NIAF GALA WEEKEND
CAO Italia Lights Up High Profile Weekend In Washington, D.C.
- Toraño Appoints New Director of Marketing
Toraño Appoints New Director of Marketing
- Toraño Appoints New Director of Marketing
Toraño Appoints New Director of Marketing
- NEW CAO APPAREL LINE PROMISES TO BE ‘HEAD & SHOULDERS’ ABOVE THE REST
CAO M.E.R.C.H. To Launch New Upscale ‘CBC Collection’
- NEW CAO APPAREL LINE PROMISES TO BE ‘HEAD & SHOULDERS’ ABOVE THE REST
CAO M.E.R.C.H. To Launch New Upscale ‘CBC Collection’
- CLUB MACANUDO TO DEBUT IN MIAMI
Cigar Lounge Opens within the Largest Cigar Club in the U.S.
- CLUB MACANUDO TO DEBUT IN MIAMI
Cigar Lounge Opens within the Largest Cigar Club in the U.S.
- CAO THE SOPRANOSSM EDITION TAKES ‘INSIDER’ TRACK TO THE BEST CIGARS OF 2006
CAO Rates Among The Best Cigars In Cigar Insider 2006 Recap
- CAO THE SOPRANOSSM EDITION TAKES ‘INSIDER’ TRACK TO THE BEST CIGARS OF 2006
CAO Rates Among The Best Cigars In Cigar Insider 2006 Recap
- HOLLYWOOD BESTOWS ‘CRITICAL’ ACCLAIM UPON CAO
CAO Cigars Selected Again For Critics Choice Awards
- HOLLYWOOD BESTOWS ‘CRITICAL’ ACCLAIM UPON CAO
CAO Cigars Selected Again For Critics Choice Awards
- CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS H. UPMANN SIGNATURE®
Venerable Cigar Line Also Offers Maduro Selection of Four Sizes
- CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS H. UPMANN SIGNATURE®
Venerable Cigar Line Also Offers Maduro Selection of Four Sizes
- CAO PROVES ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO PROVES ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CUBAN IMPORTS UNVEILS POR LARRAÑAGA CUBAN GRADE®
New Cigar Line Extension for Cuba’s Oldest Continuously Made Cigar Brand in Six Years
- CUBAN IMPORTS UNVEILS POR LARRAÑAGA CUBAN GRADE®
New Cigar Line Extension for Cuba’s Oldest Continuously Made Cigar Brand in Six Years
- C.A.O. Acquired!
C.A.O. announces it's acquisition by ST Cigar Group Holdings
- C.A.O. Acquired!
C.A.O. announces it's acquisition by ST Cigar Group Holdings
- GENERAL CIGAR LEADS THE PACK WITH FIRST QUARTER EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
General Cigar is lighting up 2007 with a parade of exciting in-store events and retail promotions debuting in the first quarter of “oh seven.”
- GENERAL CIGAR LEADS THE PACK WITH FIRST QUARTER EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
General Cigar is lighting up 2007 with a parade of exciting in-store events and retail promotions debuting in the first quarter of “oh seven.”
- Bucanero Cigars to Debut 5-Pack Sampler
Bucanero Cigars to Debut 5-Pack Sampler on A Cigar Podcast!
- Bucanero Cigars to Debut 5-Pack Sampler
Bucanero Cigars to Debut 5-Pack Sampler on A Cigar Podcast!
- Arango Cigar Announces Credo’s New SUP’AIR Humidifiers & Improved Synchro Cutters
Arango Cigar Co., exclusive U.S. distributor for Credo cigars and cigar accessories, announces two new products from the company.
- Arango Cigar Announces Credo’s New SUP’AIR Humidifiers & Improved Synchro Cutters
Arango Cigar Co., exclusive U.S. distributor for Credo cigars and cigar accessories, announces two new products from the company.
- Election of Daniel Ortega Prompts Felipe Gregorio Nicaraguan Factory Closure
Philip Wynne, founder and president of Felipe Gregorio, Inc., announced he is moving his entire operation to the Dominican Republic.
- Election of Daniel Ortega Prompts Felipe Gregorio Nicaraguan Factory Closure
Philip Wynne, founder and president of Felipe Gregorio, Inc., announced he is moving his entire operation to the Dominican Republic.
- “Extinct” Cuban Pinar del Rio 1941 Tobacco Now Grown in Costa Rica
In 1941, a revolutionary new strain of tobacco was developed by Cuban Land, the island’s eminent tobacco research facility.
- “Extinct” Cuban Pinar del Rio 1941 Tobacco Now Grown in Costa Rica
In 1941, a revolutionary new strain of tobacco was developed by Cuban Land, the island’s eminent tobacco research facility.
- Gurkha Black Dragon Debuts as World’s #1 Superpremium Cigar
Hansotia has introduced Black Dragon Edicion Especial, priced astronomically at $115,000 per box of 100 cigars.
- Gurkha Black Dragon Debuts as World’s #1 Superpremium Cigar
Hansotia has introduced Black Dragon Edicion Especial, priced astronomically at $115,000 per box of 100 cigars.
- CAO The Sopranos Edition Recieves Rave Reviews From Cigar Aficionado
CAO The SopranosSM Edition Receives “Outstanding” Rating from Cigar Aficionado
- CAO The Sopranos Edition Recieves Rave Reviews From Cigar Aficionado
CAO The SopranosSM Edition Receives “Outstanding” Rating from Cigar Aficionado
- New sizes and samplers for the 601 Series.
United Tobacco releases a sampler, and new sizes in the 601 Series of cigars.
- New sizes and samplers for the 601 Series.
United Tobacco releases a sampler, and new sizes in the 601 Series of cigars.
- United Tobacco Unveils The New 601 Box Pressed Maduro
- 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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Beach Cigar Group’s new medium-bodied Beauty is the third premium cigar in the Gurkha Legend series, which also includes the Titan. It has debuted as a follow-up mate to last year’s full-bodied Gurkha Beast.
Beauty is so named because of its tawny-gold Ecuadorean-grown Connecticut Shade wrapper, in contrast to the maduro Beast. Nonetheless, it’s a brawny cigar, at 6-1/2 x 58. Beauty’s tobacco is exceptional: the wrapper is aged a full seven years; the Dominican binder and Nicaraguan filler are five years old.
Like all other offerings coming out of Beach’s design studio, Beauty’s presentation is opulent. Like Beast, the 25-cigar box is black with engraved brass plaques inside and out. Refusing to be bound by industry tradition, Beach has encased each cigar in unique frosted glass tubes, sealed with orange caps. They stand upright in individual compartments, to ease selection. The cigars are double-banded, with the Gurkha Legend ring above the Beauty ring. The cigar is sheathed in cedar from the Beauty band to the foot, another elegant touch.
Suggested retail pricing for a box is $770.00 ($30.80 per cigar). The cigars are now available at better tobacconists, but at only 500 boxes per year, Beauty is even more limited in production than Beast and Titan.
Photo caption: Beach Cigar Groups medium-bodied Gurkha Legend Beauty features seven-year old Connecticut shade wrapper, 6-1/2 x 58 size |