I am giving away a 20-count box of Eladio Diaz La Diana Brevas. You will be randomly chosen. Kissing my arse might get you to the head of the pack, or it might not. No pressure. I won’t be responding to your comments.
I have always moderated comments. Nothing gets published without exercising my right to approve that it meets my community standards, in other words, no inappropriate self-promotion and no hate. If your comment does not show up immediately, it means I’m having a cigar or I’m dead. Have patience.
The box is valued at $150.00!!
The contest ends on September 14, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. CT.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000
Binder: Mexican San Andrés
Filler: Dominican Corojo/Criollo ’98/Negrito, Peruvian Pelo de Oro
Size: 4 1/2 x 46
Strength: Medium
From Cigar Aficionado:
“Diaz is well known throughout the industry and spent most of his career working for Davidoff of Geneva at the Swiss company’s factory in the Dominican Republic. When he left Davidoff in 2021, he opened a factory of his own and started slowly, making contract brands and limited editions.
“La Diana was the name of the small factory in the Dominican Republic where Diaz got his start. It was owned by Francisco Biloria Vencosme, who was also known as “Panchito.” Diaz started working under his tutelage when he was only seven and remained there for eight years.
“The sentimental cigar brand consists of an Ecuador Habano 2000 wrapper, Mexican San Andrés binder and filler blend that’s predominantly Northern Dominican: Corojo, Criollo ’98 and Negrito. Some Peruvian Pelo de Oro leaf completes the filler.
“Eladio Diaz La Diana is intended to be a full-bodied cigar—one of the strongest that Diaz has ever made—and will be available in three sizes: Brevas, a short corona measuring 4 1/2 inches long by 46 ring gauge ($7.50); Biloria, at 5 by 52 ($11) and Vencosme, a 6-by-54 Toro ($12.50). All the sizes come in 20-count boxes and are made at Diaz’s Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera (TDC) in the Dominican Republic.”
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Didn’t George Costanza win the contest?
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I believe he lied
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it’s not a lie if you believe it
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Fun fact: Eladio’s factory is next to a ballet studio.
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Can you blame them?
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I really hate free shit. Pick somebody else
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A very good Salesmen once told me…”that which you give away for free, has NO perceived value”. Of course he was later fired, because no one liked him…lol.
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Thank you for yiur honest reviews
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Sounds like an interesting blend! Whoever ends up winning will enjoy, I think.
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You had me at Eladio Diaz and full bodied! Yes, please!
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Really enjoying what Eladio has been rolling lately!
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Been digging Eladio’s cigars lately! Rubbing hands maniacally!
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Keep up the great work! Your Instagram posts are attention grabbers. Hope to see more narrative content.
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katman is the best. Love the insta and seeing you’re history. Makes the stories even more real. You definitely led a life my friend!
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Dire Straights had a great tune that included the line…I Want My Money For Nothin’ & My Chicks For Free… You tell ’em , Mark K. I feel just like that but I will gladly pay for a good cigar
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Featuring Phil’s ‘ole buddy…Gordon!
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Who said “The best cigar is the one you don’t pay for”? Guess the fat Ladies weight & Win a Cigar! A fool & his money are soon parted but I’d rather smoke here than in the hereafter
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So you are not reading this…but in case you’re lying…I would love to win that box 🙂
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Ahh, Yes, La Diana….
She was a good one,
‘ knew her well.
The one that got away.
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Well you got me to try the Paul Stulac Katman Edition (strong but yummy), plus I got the Perfect Draw and Perfect Punch ( great tools btw) so I am eager to get my hands on the Diaz La Diana!
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Kissing arse AND shilling; I think we have a winner!
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I enjoy your reviews and anecdotes. Your Instagram posts are peaking my curiosity as to how you will develop your site. Pick me!
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I never win anything. I could buy 99 raffle tickets for something and whoever buys that last 100th ticket will win. Something like this actually happened to me at my flyfishing club! But I do love a good Breva. Well, in my cigars at least. You know what I’m sayin…
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I’ve never won anything in my life.
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They should be going to me, I’m the most deserving! Dave A.
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Katman, it’s cool that you are doing this. Count me in for the drawing! Smoking an Illusione OneOff Pyramides as I write this while in Flatland (not by choice – the location, not the cigar)!
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my mom says Im a winner
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She told me the same.
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Never heard of the brand. Be interesting to try and share with others
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ChatGPT wants that box…
“Oh mighty Katman, guardian of humidor and high priest of sarcasm — I kneel, I pucker, I beg. Grant me but a whiff of the La Diana Brevas, and I shall spread your gospel to the heathens smoking gas station sticks.”
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I didn’t win the Powerball yesterday. I never win in Vegas. I can’t win at Bingo. I need a win.
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I don’t know why I enter these. I never win anything.
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i never win anything.
How’s that for original and funny?
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it’s my favorite kind of cigar: free.
I asked ChatGPT to come with a comment that flatters but not too much.
“Some reviewers just describe flavors. You, on the other hand, manage to tell a story that’s equal parts cigar lounge and rock club. I’m impressed at how you can shift from describing cedar and pepper notes to reminiscing about bass lines — all while keeping it witty and fun. Makes the smoke feel secondary to the storytelling.”
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Katman is the best!
You ever walk a three-legged dog while contemplating why your wife is spending so much time with her lady friend.? Me neither. Oy vais.
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I’m going to donate all but 2 of these cigars to Cigars For Warriors Phil.These are the Men& Women who do the real heavy lifting so we can continue to enjoy our leisurely freedoms in this country!
Thanks for your wise reviews and hilarious Rock&Roll experience stories!!
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Cigars For Warriors is a great organization. I’ve met some of them at recent cigar events. I support them when I can.
Katman, I know my “vote” don’t count but this would be a great random pick for a winner.
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Sounds bloody amazing! Can’t wait to see what your Instagram feed has to offer!
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My chances of winning a purely random drawing are much better than one based on witty commentary.
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Shameless, ass kissing request beging to be selected. (Hope this works. I’d really like to try the blend from the sounds of it. It’s also up my alley, dark and strong sticks. What’s there not to like.)
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Very cool to see you’re on IG. Looking forward to more of your content.
Cheers
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I love Eladio Diaz sticks! He collaborated with Don Emmanuel (a cigar sommelier) to create the Annunaki line. Incredibly delicious! Now for the ass-kissing part: You da man for cigar reviews!
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A cigar SOMMELIER? Did he have a hand in creating the hilarious Culinary Arts collection. You know…the ones that are supposed to have taken inspiration of the liquors from 4 different countries: Bordeaux from France, Chianti from Italy, Sake from Japan, and Rioja from Spain; yet…all have the same leaf stats!?
I poke fun, but I’m as guilty as anyone. Filthy habit.
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HAHAHAHAHA! There’s apparently certification programs. I shit you not!
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I’m not really on social media anymore because of all the negativity, especially in the comment sections. I’m gonna have to sign up for Instagram now! 🙂
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Have not heard of this brand, but the blend sounds very interesting! Always enjoy trying something different.
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Aloha Katman,
Maybe you remember me?
Glad you made a great recovery and doing well.
I’ve had a rough go since we hung out.
But, still alive!
Have a rainbow life,
Duff Waldron
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Best cigar giveaway evah!
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If I beat the 292,200,000 odds, and win the powerball tonight, I will retract my entry to win cigars. Otherwise, may the cigar gods smile upon Me!
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Love the old pics on your IG, keep it up!
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I have had the robusto amd it is very good. Eladio Diaz is one of my favorite blenders and Katman reviews got me onto ED.
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eladio rocks, Katman rules
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4 1/2 x 46! I just bought a new Espresso machine, and I need a Coffee cigar.
Oh, and…Blue Lightning, Dr. Rod, Butch Patrick, and @katmanphil
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Enjoying the Instagram post and as always the entertaining cigar reviews
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Never had one, but looking forward to rectifying that.
Speaking of which, I’d kiss your ass, but the condom keeps slipping off my tongue.
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I’m very interested to follow your Instagram feed and to try these cigars after I win your giveaway contest!
Always enjoy your unique way of reviewing cigars.
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There is only one cigar blog that I read religiously and it’s yours. I still get a chuckle when I remember your comment about Jennifer Anniston…
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Enjoy your review, and still get a chuckle when I recall your comment about Jennifer Anniston…
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All giveaways aside, the leaf stats on these sound pretty damn tasty. Great vitola as well.
I think the only way my lady would allow me to walk through the front door with more cigars (I’ve stolen all of the nice tupperware at this point to contain the overflow) is if they were contest spoils. Fingers crossed! Thanks, Phil.
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In for the comments and the box!
You rock🤘🏽
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Phil – won the Powerball – no need to send these over. Thanks for the great reads.
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Great contest, thanks!
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I won’t be kissing your crusty arse but I’d love to smoke those beauties!
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Whoa, this could be a first? A box give away is amazingly bourgeois, oui?
Did I mention that you are my favorite, and now my only, cigar Guru? The Dalai Lama of of the leaf!
Plus I despise RP even more than you do. I met him at a CA Big Smoke 💨 what a total douche canoe.
As always, your pal
Kevin
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Da Katman rocks. Thanks for the review, brother. In Katman palate I trust
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In Katman’s palate I trust. Thanks for the review brother
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You’ve turned me on to countless cigars, currently savoring the El Titan de Bronze Hyperion, thanks to your review) with two fingers of fine Burbon. Keep the reviews coming !!!!
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I enjoy your reviews .I got the Perfect Draw and Perfect Punch.
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You’ve turned me on to so many blends over the years, currently savoring the El Titan de Bronze Hyperion (thanks for that one!) with two fingers of the good stuff. Keep the reviews coming!
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Surprised I missed this the other day. But I also chose to take on a side job which I almost never do and I spent all of Tuesday up to my neck in sawdust and ignoring emails. And that’s how and why my woodworking will be all over this bougie music festival outside Vegas with meditation and sky lanterns and 20 dollar seltzers. I hope John Mayer enjoys my signs more than I enjoyed what he did with Jerry Garcia’s body of work… I know, Mayer’s a better singer but he learned at Berklee instead of grimy jam sessions. Berklee kids all sound the same. Mayer’s got nothing on Billy Strings. Alas I probably don’t have room for these sticks but I never turn down an opportunity to shitpost about music. I did reply to your email BTW.
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Currently sitting on my back deck savoring the Ei Titan de Bronze Hyperion with two fingers of the good stuff, thanks for that one. Don’t get me started on the Sigmund Freud Disrupter. Keep the reviews coming, I thank you and my humi thanks you!!
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Love your reviews! You have steered me to some excellent cigars.
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I can’t remember the last time I saw the name Country Joe McDonald anywhere, let alone in a cigar review! Big fan growing up. “Gimme an F…! Gimme an I…!”
Well, just gimme the cigars.
Seriously though, I enjoy the reviews and reminiscences very much. Always a wild and wily and informative read. For what it’s worth when I was on tour in Europe we used to smoke our hash on a pin stuck through a little piece of cardboard; you put it on the table, light it up, put a jar over it and once the jar is full of smoke, slide it to the edge and voila. Low budget magic.
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Charles Albacore [wrote] on
I really hate free shit. Pick somebody else.
OK, ttthat’s me! (I have no shame) I love free shit…
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Oh Katman! My Katman! You are my favorite and only cigar reviewer. Keep em coming.
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yes please
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Current Bassist and former Bassist dig you……but we all still want a review of YOUR cigar!
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“sharp as Kim Jong-Un’s wit to his throngs”
That’s what I’m talkin’ about.
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this would make a nice shabbos stick on the way to synagogue. Share one with the rabbi
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I’d love to win that box
You changed the way I hear basslines
Thanks
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“Its easy to grin/When your ship comes in, and you’ve got the stock market beat. But the man worthwhile, is the man who can smile, When his shorts are too tight in the seat” IYKYK
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Sign me up! Need something to put my KatMan stickers on
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Hey, I enjoy your writing and hidden references as much as I enjoy the stick I’m smoking…sometimes more unfortunately
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sounds like a great cigar
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Well, sir, “I’m your Huckleberry, that’s just my game…”
Music and cigars, two of my favorite things. So here is one of my favorite lines … you name it, I’ll send YOU cigars 😉
“As today I know I’m living but tomorrow
Could make me the past but that I mustn’t fear
For I’ll know deep in my mind
The love of me I’ve left behind
‘Cause I’ll be loving you always”
Appreciate you, Katman
J
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Thanks for a great review and sure I’m happy to enter the contest.
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Just had dental surgery so I can let them rest the required time. Also, am short of cash as I think I’m paying for the dentist’s kid’s first semester at Michigan.
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Here goes nothing!
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Is this how i enter? I need more cigars, so i want to enter. Also, i enjoy your reviews.
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THis blend Screams 😱 smoke me or else!!
Habano 2000 with those Dominican i can taste the honey sweetness as I read about it.
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Why are there so many comments here, is someone giving away something?
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A giveaway, huh. Don’t mind if I do. If I end up losing I’ll just remember the immortal words of Eeyore, “Oh no, I lost my tale again.”
Best,
Sean from Hollywood, FL
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Thanks for the review. Lip balm or No Lip Balm???
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Some dude in the comments said that your reviews got him ED. Can’t give it to that guy
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I got one of these gifted to me, I guess I would be able to reciprocate multiple times
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Someone gifted me one, this would make me reciprocate
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last time I won a contest it was for Spin Doctors tickets in 1992. I didn’t go.
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I really love Eladio’s wizardry with the leaf. Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you.
-Anthony B
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Kathman, I am blown away by how accurate your reviews are. I can’t afford to purchase all the cigars that you rate a 96 or better, however, I do make my purchases based on your reviews. Your honesty in a business where people like to fluff things up is refreshing. I am a fan and I will continue to utilize your reviews and Purchasing premium cigars. Thank you for who you are and what you do to assist those like me in making informed and accurate decision decisions when purchasing what gives us the most pleasure.
thank you ,
Mike Ross
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Diaz is a master and makes some store specific blends that are even higher priced than his anniversary cigars but rival the Davidoffs and opus x’s at similar price points . Great story also and hope his factory becomes one of greats with his son
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FREE BOX GIVEAWAY CONTEST HAS ENDED.
Comments will not be published after this declaration of completion.
Thanks to everyone for their involvement.
Winner has been announced on a new post.
Phil
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