cigar-reviews

  • An Evening with Chris Topper of Topper Cigars

    Pastor Padron sits with Chris Topper, the president of Topper Cigars, the oldest continually produced cigar brand in America. Chris discusses Topper’s newly released 1894 line, a tribute to the year when his great-grandfather laid the foundation for what would become a renowned name in the cigar industry, proudly representing the 4th generation of leadership…

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  • Topper 1894 Toro

    Topper 1894 Toro

    The 1894 references the year Topper Cigars was apparently founded by B.P. Topper, which is two years earlier than previously thought, due to a letter Chris Topper acquired that was written by his great-grandfather in 1921, the letterhead of which states the company was started in 1894 and not 1896 as is on almost every…

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  • One of the things I plan to do with regularity on this site is post reviews of cigars and tobaccos. The purpose of these reviews is to give the facts of the cigar or tobacco and to share my thoughts, impressions, and experiences with you. What you should expect: Regarding Ratings: I have a love/hate…

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  • Welcome to pastorpadron.com!

    Welcome to pastorpadron.com!

    How did I end up with a nickname like Pastor Padrón? Well, it all started when I was working my way through seminary at a cigar shop in downtown Princeton, NJ called A Little Taste of Cuba. During that time, I would often enjoy a Padron 2000 or Londres cigar while working. One day, when…

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