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• Pony Express ~ Limited Edition Daughter of the Wind by Casdagli Cigars ~ Press Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 5, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Small Batch Cigar in collaboration with Casdagli Cigars launches limited edition cigar based on the Daughters of the Wind Line. The new blend is called “Pony Express”, a nod to fast shipping and fantastic service provided by Small Batch. It… Read More ›

• I Can’t Quit You Baby | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 4, 2019 • ( 10 )

  

  Nov. 16 Finally, after 28 days of this bastard having me by the throat, it’s over. What a ride. Don’t wish this on anyone. Need a few days to regain my palate and off we go. Thanks for your support…. Read More ›

• Bombay Tobak M.Esteli | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano), Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Bombay Tobak M.Esteli. BACKGROUND: According to Cigar Aficionado (August 30, 2019): “Bombay Tobak, best… Read More ›

• New BlendLab YY-4550 by AJ Fernandez from Cigars International | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Oscuro (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 4.5 x 50 Strength: Full Price: $3.50 in bundles of 20 for $69.99 Today we take a look at the brand new BlendLab YY-4550 by AJ… Read More ›

• Menelik by Foundation Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 10, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Condega and Jalapa) Size: 4.5 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $13.00 ($12.00 online) Today we take a look at the Menelik by Foundation Cigar Co. Bought a fiver… Read More ›

• CAO Session | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 8, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Vega Especial Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 5.25 x 54 Strength: Full Price: $8.59 Today we take a look at the CAO Session. Samples provided by General Cigar. OK. So, I’m the last… Read More ›

• Daughters of the Wind Dahman by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 1, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Peruvian, Dominican Size: 7.1 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 Today we take a look at the Daughters of the Wind Dahman by Casdagli Cigars. Samples provided by Casdagli Cigars. They are a… Read More ›

• Diamond Crown Black Diamond | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 30, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Havana Seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $17.25 (Around $2.00 less online) Today we take a look at the Diamond Crown Black Diamond. I bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente… Read More ›

• H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Menendez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 24, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican (Andullo and Pilotico) Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the H. Upmann Hispaniola By Jose Mendez. I bought a… Read More ›

• Camacho Corojo Distillery Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 19, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Ligero Binder: Honduran Barrel-Aged Corojo & Corojo Ligero Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Camacho Corojo Distillery Edition. Samples provided… Read More ›

• Protocol Probable Cause | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 16, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Protocol Probable Cause. Samples provided by Juan Cancel. The cigar has been reviewed many times… Read More ›

• AJ Fernandez Dias De Gloria | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 12, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 Short Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the AJ Fernandez Días De Gloria. I bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: According to Tobacco Business: “The cigar… Read More ›

• CAO Flathead V19 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 9, 2019 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Connecticut Habano Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano), Nicaraguan (Estelí, Condega, & Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the CAO Flathead V19. Samples were provided by General Cigar. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 5, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Binder: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican (Triple Ligero) Size: 6 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone. Samples provided by Robert Holt. After… Read More ›

• Rojas Statement Habano Cigar Federation Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 4, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Habano (?) Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Rojas Statement HABANO Cigar Federation Exclusive. Bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “Noel Rojas is like one… Read More ›

• Viaje 10 Plus Two And A Half Red | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 3, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98, Corojo ‘99 Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.48 Today we take a look at the Viaje 10 Plus Two And A Half Red. BACKGROUND: According to… Read More ›

• Protocol Sir Robert Peel ~ Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 28, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 Today we take a look at the Protocol Sir Robert Peel Natural. Thanks to Juan Cancel for samples. BACKGROUND: Regular production From Cigar Dojo:… Read More ›