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• Espinosa 601 Black Limited Edition 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 16, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 I want to thank Tom K. for the sticks. BACKGROUND: Before I proceed with quoting Halfwheel.com, I am long overdue in showing that I… Read More ›

• Dedicación Mitre by All Saints | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 15, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $9.95 BACKGROUND: Regular Production Released June 2021 (This is referring to the new Mitre size). Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) From Halfwheel.com (8-20-2020):… Read More ›

• Salty Cigars? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 10, 2021 • ( 15 )

  

  I have a question for my readers. Sometimes, a cigar tastes horribly salty to me. I googled the shit out of this issue. And I got a million different answers of which none made sense to me. I don’t think… Read More ›

• Espinosa Warzone Box Pressed Short Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 8, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Honduran Filler: Colombian, Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 48 Short Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (I got a 10 pack for $65 from Cigar Page) I’ve allowed these cigars to marinate naked for nearly 4 months. I… Read More ›

• Nica Libre x AGANORSA | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 7, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 MSRP ($5,75 online) (I paid $3.50 on Cigarbid.com) I have had these things marinating for 3 months. I found 3 written reviews. The reviewers… Read More ›

• Diesel Crucible 2021 Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.00 (Can be had online for $8.00) Samples were provided by General Cigar. I’ve had these marinating naked for 3 months. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›

• PAYPAL DONATIONS | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 3, 2021 • ( 23 )

  

  This is me asking for donations to keep me reviewing cigars. $5 or $25 and everything in between will be happily accepted. At 71, I can no longer work. My age and Elephant Man deformities prohibit me from being able… Read More ›

• Gimme Your Music Stories | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 30, 2021 • ( 15 )

  

  I want it…I want it all. I want to hear from players, listeners, observers, and everyone else. I am going to compile your stories. Send me something in your life you remember that has stuck with you. Send me road… Read More ›

• Highclere Castle Edwardian | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 25, 2021 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa Criollo & Ometepe Corojo) Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $16.00 MSRP ($1.50 less online) Thanks to Adam von Gootkin, Co-Founder & CEO at Highclere Castle Spirits, for… Read More ›

• Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 23, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.69 I received these cigars from General Cigar in early June. They’ve had 3 months of naked humi time. I wanted to… Read More ›

• Just Released Curved Air Book | Katman

  By The Katman on August 16, 2021 • ( 7 )

  

  This book came out today. It reads like a vanity, self published biography that leaves out all the juicy stuff. It is a puff piece. It is merely a compilation of quotes, interviews, and stories that have been around for… Read More ›

• Time Out | Katman

  By The Katman on August 13, 2021 • ( 29 )

  

  I need a break until the doctors decide to move forward on this slow moving train to Clarksville. The 24/7 hour pain is the issue and with it, no sleep. The neck pain and the mini migraines are a wang… Read More ›

• Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect Gran Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Seco Habano (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (2 types of Ligero from Estelí & Jalapa), Paraguay Size: 6 x 60 Gran Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.83-$13.10 Depends on the online cigar store I received samples from Hiram… Read More ›

• Man O’ War Abomination | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 9, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 ($7.50 Online) After being off for a bit, I thought I would start out simple for a simple mind. I’ve had these… Read More ›

• Highclere Castle Victorian | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 28, 2021 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 The Toro sized cigar was awarded No. 21 (Rated 93) of the best cigars of 2020 from Cigar Aficionado. I bought a… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Fraternal Order Blue | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 27, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 ($6.00 online) Thanks to Dennis K. for the samples. He said he paid $5 each for them. Didn’t say where though…. Read More ›

• Mayans M.C. by CAO | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 26, 2021 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Brazilian Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 60 Gordo Strength: Full Price: $13.50 ($10 online…I paid much less) Actually, I can’t remember how I got a fiver. Did General Cigar send them to me? I… Read More ›

• Room 101 Farce Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 9, 2021 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Pennsylvanian, Connecticut Broadleaf, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.90 (Can be had for a buck less online) I’m in the strange place where I have review cigars… Read More ›

• La Familia Robaiña Ilegal Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 6, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.95 ($1.25 less online) I bought this cigar a year ago. It got a small handful of reviews during its release period. They are regular… Read More ›

• Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 2, 2021 • ( 19 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Cuban-Seed) Binder: Nicaraguan (Cuban-Seed) Filler: Nicaraguan (Cuban-Seed) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 ($1 to almost $2 less online) I forced myself to spend a few minutes on Facebook yesterday and I saw this ad… Read More ›