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• Illusione OneOff | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 18, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.375 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $14.95 MSRP Today we take a look at the Illusione OneOff. BACKGROUND: Released: June 2018 Regular Production From Halfwheel.com: “Originally launched in the early 2000s… Read More ›

• PerfecDraw Cigar Poker Tool ~ Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 13, 2018 • ( 8 )

  

  ACT NOW! BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2018. The PerfecDraw Cigar Poker Tool is going up in price by $5.00. You have 2 weeks to nab this miracle tool at the price of $24.99. Saving 2 cigars pays for the poker…after that,… Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Gran Mareva Gold | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 13, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5.5 x 42 Strength: Medium Price: $13.33 by a box of 15 / $14.00 in 5 pack Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Gran Mareva Gold. Many thanks… Read More ›

• Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 9, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 LC46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington… I reviewed the 2014, 2015, 2016,… Read More ›

• Camaleon Huevo de Oro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 7, 2018 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: HVA Binder: Criollo ’98 Filler: Corojo 2020 Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.70 Today we take a look at the Camaleon Huevo de Oro. A gift from John P. I’ve had a couple sticks in my… Read More ›

• Steampunk by Cigar Federation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 2, 2018 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Steampunk by Cigar Federation. Thanks to reader Aaron Dixson for the cigars. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “Steampunk is… Read More ›

• Montecristo Artisan Series L.E. Batch 2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 31, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  Thank you, thank you… Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Colombian Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 Everywhere…Except at Holt’s Sale: $6.00 Photo courtesy of Montecristo: Today we take a look at the Montecristo Artisan Series… Read More ›

• Death of a Milwaukee Police Officer

  By The Katman on July 25, 2018 • ( 12 )

  

  Last month, a 22 year old Milwaukee police officer was killed in a car chase pursuit. Today at 5:00 PM, officers were serving a gun and drug warrant when they were met by the suspect at his house and gun… Read More ›

• Indomina by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 18, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 ~ Toro Strength: Medium Price: $4.50 from Famous Smoke only Photo courtesy of Famous Smoke: Today we take a look at the Indomina by AJ Fernandez…. Read More ›

• Warped Don Reynaldo Regalos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 12, 2018 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 46 Corona ~ “Regalos” Strength: Medium Price: $13.75-$15.00 Today we take a look at the Warped Don Reynaldo Regalos. BACKGROUND: Regular production. From Cigar Dojo: “For the most part,… Read More ›

• Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 11, 2018 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí. Humidor time: 4 months BACKGROUND: Factory:… Read More ›

• Highclere Castle by Foundation Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 2, 2018 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaragua (Jalapa Criollo & Ometepe Corojo) Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $13.00 MSRP ($11.75 online) Today we take a look at the Highclere Castle by Foundation Cigars. I’ve had… Read More ›

• Casa Magna Jalapa Claro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 29, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $7.20 MSRP (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Casa Magna Jalapa Claro. BACKGROUND: Released: July, 2016 Cigars Released: 500… Read More ›

• Joseph NicaVana Mezmerize | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 26, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Joseph NicaVana Mezmerize. Got a 5 pack from Small Batch Cigar for $8.00 per stick with… Read More ›

• Casa Fernández AGANORSA Leaf TABSA Aficion | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 25, 2018 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 “Aficion” Toro Extra Strength: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernández AGANORSA Leaf TABSA Aficion. Bought a box of 15 from Famous Smoke on sale… Read More ›

• Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 21, 2018 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Pelo D’Oro Size: 5.75 x 50 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition…. Read More ›

• Vote for the Best Cigars, Accessories & Lounges on Cigar Journal | Katman

  By The Katman on June 20, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  Our friend, Dr. Rod Kurthy’s PerfecDraw company has been nominated in the top 5 contenders for Cigar Accessories. If you vote for him, and he wins, he will pay all fees for you and a guest to visit Ukraine and… Read More ›

• Diesel Whiskey Row | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 19, 2018 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés ~ Bourbon barrel aged Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.49 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Diesel Whiskey… Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 16, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7.5 x 39 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero. If you use Cigars City to purchase Bespoke Cigars, use promo code: Katman… Read More ›

• AVO 30 Years Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 13, 2018 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Broadleaf Connecticut Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the AVO 30 Years Maduro. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “In 2015, Davidoff of Geneva USA trimmed the AVO portfolio… Read More ›

• Viaje Bales on Bales Craft Series | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 12, 2018 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Clara Especial Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Photo courtesy of Viaje Cigars: Today we take a look at Viaje Bales on Bales Craft Series Picked up… Read More ›

• La Palina Bronze Label | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 8, 2018 • ( 17 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Palina Bronze Label. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “What was once an exclusive cigar for… Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Piramide | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 6, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Peruvian Pelo D’Oro Size: 6.25 x 52 Piramide Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Today we take a look at Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Piramide. Thanks to Vlada and Jeremy for… Read More ›

• Guaimaro Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 5, 2018 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Castaño Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the Guaimaro Robusto. BACKGROUND: Released: November, 2016 Regular Production From Halfwheel.com: “Esteban… Read More ›

• Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 4, 2018 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro & Candela accents Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 46 Petite Corona Strength: Full Price: $9.00 ($8.00 online) Today we take a look at the Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet. BACKGROUND: Released: July,… Read More ›

• RoMa Craft La Campaña de Panamá Soberana Craft 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 15, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro/Ecuadorian Connecticut Dark Candela Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvanian Size: 5 x 60 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Today we take a look at the RoMa Craft La Campaña de Panamá Soberana Craft 2018…. Read More ›

• My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 10, 2018 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $23.00 Today we take a look at the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 A buddy sent me this cigar. Lots of… Read More ›