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• Joya de Nicaragua Joya Copper | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 12, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.80 Today we take a look at the Joya de Nicaragua Joya Copper. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com (11-12-2019): “Joya de Nicaragua has announced that the fifth line… Read More ›

• Delay Due to Grandfatherhood | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 11, 2020 • ( 18 )

  

  I’ve been a nervous Nellie for a bit and not paying attention to my reviews. It is now fait accompli. My daughter Katie and her husband Officer Hawk had our second grand baby yesterday…July 10, 2020. 8lbs 8oz, 20 in… Read More ›

• Oscar Valladares Wild Hunter Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 8, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran (Copan) Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Oscar Valladares Wild Hunter Maduro. BACKGROUND: Regular production From Atlantic Cigar: “New for 2019 from rising star… Read More ›

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

  By The Katman on July 5, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.95 Today we take a look at the La Familia Robaiña Ilegal Maduro. BACKGROUND: Regular production. From Cigar Dojo (December 10, 2019): “La Familia… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel LB1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 28, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Nicaraguan (Condega and Esteli) Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 ($1.00-$1.50 less online) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel LB1. I bought a fiver 5 months… Read More ›

• 2018 Micallef Grande Bold Sumatra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 26, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra-Seed Binder: Broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $9.45 ($8.00 online) Today we take a look at the 2018 Micallef Grande Bold Sumatra. It has 2 years of cellophaned humi… Read More ›

• Southern Draw 2019 IGNITE Navy SEAL Foundation San Andrés No.2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 25, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 ( A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Southern Draw 2019 IGNITE Navy SEAL Foundation San Andrés… Read More ›

• Dapper Cigar Co. La Madrina Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 24, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuador / La Luchita / Cuban Seed Habano / Oliva Tobacco Co Binder: Mexico / San Andrés / San Andrés de los Perros S.A. de C.V. Fillers: Nicaragua / Esteli / Guadalupe / Oliva Tobacco Co., Nicaragua / Jalapa… Read More ›

• Hot Chocolate by Cigar Federation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 21, 2020 • ( 13 )

  

  Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at Hot Cocoa by Cigar Federation. Normally, I do not review limited production cigars. Frustrates the shit out of readers… Read More ›

• Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 17, 2020 • ( 18 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Especial Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.68 ($8.00 Online) Today we take a look at the Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro. Yes, I know I’m a year… Read More ›

• Rauchvergnügen #42 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 12, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Hybrid Seed Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Size: 4.75 X 54 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the 2016 Rauchvergnügen #42. Also known as RVGN cigars. This cigar has been… Read More ›

• Davidoff Royal Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 10, 2020 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Aromatica Dominicana Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: 8 Year Aged Dominican ~ 5 Varieties: San Vincente Ligero, San Vincente Mejorado Visus, Piloto Ligero, Hybrid Olor/Piloto Ligero, Criollo Ligero. Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (TABADOM) Size: 8.25 x 57 Salomone Strength:… Read More ›

• Unicorn Alert ~ 2007 Camacho Vintage Liberty | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 4, 2020 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo/PA Broadleaf (Barber Pole) Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran & Pre-Embargo Cuban Tobacco Size: 6 x 48/54/48 “11/18 Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $Go Fish (Was $16.50 in 2014) Today we take a look at a Unicorn Alert ~ 2007… Read More ›

• 2018 Viaje Zombie Antitdote | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 3, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 44 Strength: Full Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the 2018 Viaje Zombie Antidote. My buddy, Bruce S. sent me a few. BACKGROUND: You can’t touch this. The blend… Read More ›

• Diamond Crown Maduro by JC Newman | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 30, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Selection of 5 different fillers from the Caribbean and Central America Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.93 Today we take a look at the Diamond Crown Maduro by JC Newman…. Read More ›

• Sinistro Honor Among Thieves | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 27, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Maduro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Nicaraguan Seco, Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Ligero, Corojo Ligero, Piloto Cubano Ligero, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size: 6 x 58 Trumpeta Strength: Full Price: $8.10 Today we take a look at the Sinistro Honor… Read More ›

• Black Star Line Cigars War Witch | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 21, 2020 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Size: 6 x 46 Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Black Star Line Cigars War Witch. I found this cigar at Cigar Federation and… Read More ›

• Murcielago Version 3 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 19, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.65 Today we take a look at the Murcielago Version 3. Oh no…Spanish for BAT! Patient Zero! I bought a fiver from Cigar Monster…. Read More ›

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

  By The Katman on May 18, 2020 • ( 26 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Puriscal Filler: Dominican Caramelo and Peruvian Pinar Size: 7.5 x 39 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $19.00 Today we take a look at the Casdagli Cigars Daughters of the Wind Cremello. I bought a threesome… Read More ›

• Patina Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 15, 2020 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $10.95 Today we take a look at the new Patina Maduro. I bought a fiver 4 weeks ago. I have smoked one stick prior to this… Read More ›