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• 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 • ( 6 )

  

  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 • ( 4 )

  

  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 • ( 2 )

  

  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 • ( 2 )

  

  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 ›

• Partagas Limited Reserve Decadas 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 27, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Honduran San Augustin Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 49 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.99 (Around $12.00 online) Today we take a look at the Partagas Limited Reserve Decadas 2019. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Journal: “Partagas returns with… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Private Blend Connecticut #1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 26, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.69 (Can be had for $10 online) Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Private Blend Connecticut #1. Samples provided by Southern… Read More ›

• Cigar Dojo Names Casdagli Cigar Blend #2 Best Hidden Gem of 2019 IPCPR | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 22, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Cigar Dojo, one of my favorite cigar web sites, posted the best 11 Hidden Gems of the 2019 IPCPR convention. They named the Daughters of the Wind Lancero as their #2 choice overall. The following is directly from the Cigar… Read More ›

• “…So Sorry, Uncle Albert” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 20, 2019 • ( 12 )

  

  The 1966 photo above has nothing to do with anything. I’ve been fighting a summer cold for two weeks now and if I can’t breathe, I can’t review. You become a senior citizen, like 4 of my readers, and your… Read More ›

• A Story… | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 13, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  I’ve been fighting a head cold for a week and haven’t been able to review. So, here comes Chapter 4 from my other blog called “Blue Star Adjustments.” I wrote all 18 chapters in one sitting in 2012. I never… Read More ›

• Blackbird Raven Cubra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 7, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ’98, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Blackbird Raven Cubra. Bought a fiver from Cigar Federation. BACKGROUND: From Cigar… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Private Blend #3 Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 30, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.69 (Can be had for $10 online) Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Private Blend #3 Habano. Samples were provided… Read More ›

• Camacho Scorpion Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 26, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $6.55 MSRP (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Camacho Scorpion Sun Grown. I’m reviewing this cigar because… Read More ›

• FQ Proper Toro Gordo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 23, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Honduran Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Honduran Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the FQ Proper Toro Gordo. BACKGROUND: Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A According… Read More ›

• Gurkha Château De Privé | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 18, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Desflorado Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 46 Rook Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $10.00 ($8.00 if you shop around online) Today we take a look at the Gurkha Château De Privé. BACKGROUND: Factory: PDR Cigars According to… Read More ›