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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
- CAO INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE
New CAO Site Combines Style and Functionality
- CAO INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE
New CAO Site Combines Style and Functionality
- “CAO AMERICA” CIGAR LINE TO MAKE WORLD PREMIERE AT 75th ANNUAL RTDA SHOW
New CAO To Feature Two Wrappers – American Grown
- “CAO AMERICA” CIGAR LINE TO MAKE WORLD PREMIERE AT 75th ANNUAL RTDA SHOW
New CAO To Feature Two Wrappers – American Grown
- CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS EL REY DEL MUNDO ® ‘OLVIDADOS
– Cuban Imports, Inc. today announced the widely anticipated release of El Rey del Mundo® OLVIDADOS
- CUBAN IMPORTS DEBUTS EL REY DEL MUNDO ® ‘OLVIDADOS
– Cuban Imports, Inc. today announced the widely anticipated release of El Rey del Mundo® OLVIDADOS
- STRADIVARIUS de los MAESTROS
General Cigar introduces Stradivarius Cigars.
- STRADIVARIUS de los MAESTROS
General Cigar introduces Stradivarius Cigars.
- HOYO DE TRADICIÓN
The Tradicion Continues Anew
- HOYO DE TRADICIÓN
The Tradicion Continues Anew
- SERIE R LIMITADA RETROSPECTIVO
The final chapter in the acclaimed series from Ernest Perez Carillo
- SERIE R LIMITADA RETROSPECTIVO
The final chapter in the acclaimed series from Ernest Perez Carillo
- DON TOMÁS SUNGROWN
True to It's Honduran Beginning
- DON TOMÁS SUNGROWN
True to It's Honduran Beginning
- SWEDISH MATCH AB AGREES TO ACQUIRE CIGARS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Swedish Match NA announces today that its parent company Swedish Match AB has agreed to acquire Cigars International Inc
- SWEDISH MATCH AB AGREES TO ACQUIRE CIGARS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Swedish Match NA announces today that its parent company Swedish Match AB has agreed to acquire Cigars International Inc
- Perdomo Events
Upcoming events from Tabacalera Perdomo
- Perdomo Events
Upcoming events from Tabacalera Perdomo
- CIGAR CLASSICS CREATES LARGER POCKET HUMIDOR®
New 60 ring Pocket Humidor ® is now available
- CIGAR CLASSICS CREATES LARGER POCKET HUMIDOR®
New 60 ring Pocket Humidor ® is now available
- 2007 RTDA Epilogue and final day.
The final day of the 2007 RTDA is summarized.
- 2007 RTDA Epilogue and final day.
The final day of the 2007 RTDA is summarized.
- 2007 RTDA Epilogue and final day.
The final day of the 2007 RTDA is summarized.
- CAO GOES ‘PRIMETIME’ WITH AWARDS SHOW
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Emmy Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO GOES ‘PRIMETIME’ WITH AWARDS SHOW
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Emmy Awards Luxury Lounge
- GENERAL CIGAR SETTLES SUIT INVOLVING INFRINGEMENT OF ITS COHIBA® TRADEMARK
General Cigar Co. Inc. announced today that the company has reached resolution of a federal trademark lawsuit which alleged infringement of its COHIBA trademark.
- GENERAL CIGAR SETTLES SUIT INVOLVING INFRINGEMENT OF ITS COHIBA® TRADEMARK
General Cigar Co. Inc. announced today that the company has reached resolution of a federal trademark lawsuit which alleged infringement of its COHIBA trademark.
- CIGAR INSIDER ‘SALUTES’ CAO AMERICA WITH “OUTSTANDING” RATING
America Becomes CAO’s Tenth Brand To Receive “90” Rating
- CIGAR INSIDER ‘SALUTES’ CAO AMERICA WITH “OUTSTANDING” RATING
America Becomes CAO’s Tenth Brand To Receive “90” Rating
- CAO PROMOTES FRANK KAPP TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager
- CAO PROMOTES FRANK KAPP TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager
- Gurkha Cigars’ New Status and G-5 Avenger Premium Cigars Preview at RTDA 2007
In October 2007, smokers will find two new Gurkha premium cigars on retailers’ shelves.
- Gurkha Cigars’ New Status and G-5 Avenger Premium Cigars Preview at RTDA 2007
In October 2007, smokers will find two new Gurkha premium cigars on retailers’ shelves.
- Toraño Cigars Teams With Wilson Creek Winery to Create Reserva Decadencia Premium Cigars
Two family-owned and operated companies, Toraño Cigars and Wilson Creek Winery, have combined their expertise to create a product that pairs one of each of their award-winning products.
- Toraño Cigars Teams With Wilson Creek Winery to Create Reserva Decadencia Premium Cigars
Two family-owned and operated companies, Toraño Cigars and Wilson Creek Winery, have combined their expertise to create a product that pairs one of each of their award-winning products.
- CAO OPENS ESCAPARATE ‘VAULT’ TO RELEASE 200 HUMIDORS WITH CAO ‘CONCEPT’ CIGARS
21,000 Rare Cigars Made Available to General Public
- CAO OPENS ESCAPARATE ‘VAULT’ TO RELEASE 200 HUMIDORS WITH CAO ‘CONCEPT’ CIGARS
21,000 Rare Cigars Made Available to General Public
- CAO SET TO ESCAPE IN A ‘TIMELY’ FASHION WITH ANONIMO WATCHES
CAO Cigars Selected To Launch Special Edition Shelby Watch
- CAO SET TO ESCAPE IN A ‘TIMELY’ FASHION WITH ANONIMO WATCHES
CAO Cigars Selected To Launch Special Edition Shelby Watch
- New Websites Connect Cigar Connoisseurs to the #1 Humidors in the Industry
For the first time ever, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the launch of two new websites for their exclusive humidor lines
- New Websites Connect Cigar Connoisseurs to the #1 Humidors in the Industry
For the first time ever, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the launch of two new websites for their exclusive humidor lines
- “Dodge Challenger” Powers up with Alec Bradley for Las Vegas Big Smoke
Guests at the November 9-11 Las Vegas Big Smoke have an extra incentive
- “Dodge Challenger” Powers up with Alec Bradley for Las Vegas Big Smoke
Guests at the November 9-11 Las Vegas Big Smoke have an extra incentive
- CAO ANNOUNCES MARKETING DEPARTMENT RESTRUCTURE
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it has finalized restructuring of the Company’s marketing department
- CAO ANNOUNCES MARKETING DEPARTMENT RESTRUCTURE
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it has finalized restructuring of the Company’s marketing department
- Regal Pleasure - The Davidoff Royal Salmones
The new Davidoff Royal Salomones is the monarch of Davidoff
cigars.
- Regal Pleasure - The Davidoff Royal Salmones
The new Davidoff Royal Salomones is the monarch of Davidoff
cigars.
- GENERAL CIGAR ACQUIRES HAVANA HONEYS PREMIUM CIGAR BUSINESS
General Cigar announces today that it has acquired certain assets of Havana Honeys Holdings LLC
- GENERAL CIGAR ACQUIRES HAVANA HONEYS PREMIUM CIGAR BUSINESS
General Cigar announces today that it has acquired certain assets of Havana Honeys Holdings LLC
- CAO VISION RATED AMONG THE TOP 10 CIGARS IN THE WORLD FOR 2007
Cigar Aficionado Ranks CAO Vision As The Number 9 Cigar of 2007
- CAO VISION RATED AMONG THE TOP 10 CIGARS IN THE WORLD FOR 2007
Cigar Aficionado Ranks CAO Vision As The Number 9 Cigar of 2007
- CAO REMAINS ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO REMAINS ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE’ BY HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® SAG Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE’ BY HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® SAG Awards Luxury Lounge
- Camacho Cigars launches NEW Interactive Website
Camacho Cigars launched a new interactive website.
- Camacho Cigars launches NEW Interactive Website
Camacho Cigars launched a new interactive website.
- CAO SELCTED TO ‘LIGHT UP’ OSCAR NIGHT
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Academy Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO SELCTED TO ‘LIGHT UP’ OSCAR NIGHT
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Academy Awards Luxury Lounge
- KAHLÚA CIGARS DELICIOSO BY DREW ESTATE TO BE DISCONTINUED
General Cigar and Drew Estate announce today that Kahlúa Cigars Delicioso by Drew Estate will be discontinued.
- KAHLÚA CIGARS DELICIOSO BY DREW ESTATE TO BE DISCONTINUED
General Cigar and Drew Estate announce today that Kahlúa Cigars Delicioso by Drew Estate will be discontinued.
- CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Commercial Contest
WIN $2,500 CASH - CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Homemade Commercial Contest
- CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Commercial Contest
WIN $2,500 CASH - CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Homemade Commercial Contest
- FIRST CLASS CIGARS ACQUIRE FIRST CLASS ACCOMODATIONS
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is proud to announce the grand opening of The Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge
- FIRST CLASS CIGARS ACQUIRE FIRST CLASS ACCOMODATIONS
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is proud to announce the grand opening of The Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge
- Corona Cigar Opens Downtown Orlando
The grand opening of Corona Cigar's new Orlando location.
- Corona Cigar Opens Downtown Orlando
The grand opening of Corona Cigar's new Orlando location.
- Famous Smoke Shop introduces La Floridita Limited Edition cigars
Famous Smoke Shop has just announced the release of La Floridita Limited Edition
- Famous Smoke Shop introduces La Floridita Limited Edition cigars
Famous Smoke Shop has just announced the release of La Floridita Limited Edition
- CAO TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LYNYRD SKYNYRD AT 2008 IPCPR IN LAS VEGAS
CAO, Carlos Toraño Cigars, And Café Crème Partner To Bring Legendary Southern Rock Icons To IPCPR Trade Show
- 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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“We wish we had enough of this tobacco to produce several years’ worth of our new Black Pearl Morado (Purple) premium cigar,” explains Doug Wood, founder and president of La Perla Habana Cigars. “But, its featured Cameroon wrapper is in shorter supply than we expected, so we can only offer limited supplies of Morado in three shapes: Robusto (4.75" x 52) Toro (6" x 50), and Torpedo (6.25" x 52).”
In 2005, La Perla Habana marked its tenth year in business, and this was the cigar Wood wanted for that celebration. He first experienced the character of this blend through Rafael Guerra, a Cuban friend he met on a trip to the island’s Vuelta Abajo region. As the anniversary approached, however, Wood was disappointed to learn there would not be enough of this Cameroon wrapper leaf for production. He would not substitute another wrapper, feeling it necessary to have the best for this cigar.
“The tobacco is now ready,” reports Wood. “Its long-filler blend combines genuine African Cameroon wrapper, Nicaraguan-grown Habano binder, and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. The cigars are hand made in the Toraño family’s Esteli, Nicaragua, factory.
Morado is the latest of several Black Pearl products in the company’s Lifestyle Collection, which also includes gourmet coffees and now, select wines. Wood continues: “We blended the original Black Pearl, which launched the series in 2000, with the intent of duplicating the flavor and aroma of Cuban cigars, to the best of our ability. The cigar has continued strong to this day, complemented by our most powerful Black Pearl, the Rojo (Red), and the medium-full bodied Cobre (Copper). They join the original La Perla Habana Classic and Maduro, both of which were accepted enthusiastically. The line has received much media attention, as well as earning excellent ratings and reviews by the cigar press.
"Throughout history,” notes Wood, “the color purple ... morado ... has signified royalty. I believe Morado is the finest cigar we’ve made ... with the first one I smoked, I knew it was perfect.” Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the Morado is $9. The Black Pearl Morado will be available at tobacco retailers nationwide this August .
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