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• Oscar Valladares Super Fly | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 54 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Oscar Valladares Super Fly. A gift from a friend and… Read More ›

• AJ Fernandez Rosa de Guadalupe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 11, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 I got a box of 20 on Cbid for $63.50 or $3.18 each. Today we take a look at the AJ Fernandez Rosa… Read More ›

• Katman’s Top 25 Cigars for 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 9, 2019 • ( 17 )

  

  2019 was a good year for cigars…and cigar smokers. Southern Draw continues putting out immaculate cigars. Yes, I’m a fanboy of Southern Draw. Robert Holt just nails what my palate loves. It is uncanny how the Holts have been able… Read More ›

• Sir Robert Peel Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Box Pressed Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 Today we take a look at the Protocol Sir Robert Peel Maduro. Thank you to Juan Cancel for the samples. These sticks… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 2, 2019 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano ~ Medio Tiempo Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Vintage Proprietary Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum. I’ve allowed my Lustrums to meditate, naked,… Read More ›

• CAO Orellana | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 25, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Colombian, Dominican, Brazil ~ Bragança, Fuma em Corda Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.99 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the CAO Orellana. I got a fiver… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Desert Rose | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cloud Grown Claro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Desert Rose. Factory: AJ Fernandez Cigar… Read More ›

• Trinidad Espiritu | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 20, 2019 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.90 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Today we take a look at the Trinidad Espiritu. I’m back after over 4 weeks of a virus compounded by the… Read More ›

• 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 • ( 4 )

  

  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 • ( 2 )

  

  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 ›