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• CONTEST WINNER! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Thanks to everyone that participated in the giveaway of the PerfecDraw cigar poker and tool plus the PerfecRepair cigar glue and repair.As reported earlier, Dr. Rod Kurthy was awarded Best Cigar Accessory 2018 by Cigar Journal on September 21. The… Read More ›

• Perez-Carrillo Encore | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.25 ($2.00 cheaper online) Today we take a look at the Perez-Carrillo Encore. I checked and only found 3 reviews of this cigar. A cigar that… Read More ›

• Crux Limitada IPCPR 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 8, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Engañoso Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.99 Today we take a look at the Crux Limitada IPCPR 2018. Thanks to Lee Holt for the samples. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com:… Read More ›

• New Contest! Win PerfecDraw Cigar Poker and PerfecRepair Cigar Glue | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 6, 2018 • ( 66 )

  

  As you know if you read me on a regular basis, our friend Dr. Rod Kurthy, won the worldwide, all encompassing cigar competition sponsored by iconic European magazine “Cigar Journal” as its Best Cigar Accessory 2018: the PerfecDraw cigar poker… Read More ›

• Partagas Legend | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 4, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Honduran Olancho San Agustin Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6.5 x 48 Strength: Full Price: $10.00 ($12.49 MSRP) Today we take a look at the Partagas Legend. Thank you, Charles “Mossad Matzoh Ball” Lim. BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›

• MBombay Gaaja | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Hybrid (Connecticut Desflorado & Mejorado 2004) Binder: Ecuadorian HVA Mejorado Seco Filler: Dominican HVA Mejorado Ligero, Dominican Criollo 98 Viso, Ecuadorian Criollo 98 Viso, Peruvian Hybrid Habano, Paraguayan Hybrid Habano 2000 Viso Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength:… Read More ›

• PerfecDraw ~ 2018 Best Cigar Accessory | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 2, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Congratulations to our friend, Dr. Rod Kurthy, for walking away from the Cigar Journal 2018 Cigar Trophy competition with a win for Best Cigar Accessory. The ceremony occurred in Dortmund, Germany on September 21. Cigar Journal is the premier European… Read More ›

• The T. Connecticut by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 2, 2018 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Double Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $11.80 Today we take a look at The T. Connecticut by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth. A gift from buddy Charles Lim. This is a… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 1, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 42 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2018. Thanks to my buddy Charles Lim for thinking of me…. Read More ›

• Crafted by Jaime Garcia from Santa Clara Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 21, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP ($1.00 less online) Today we take a look at the Crafted by Jaime Garcia from Santa Clara Cigars. Thanks to dear friend… Read More ›

• Patoro Serie P | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 19, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.125 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Patoro Serie P. I bought a pair from Havana Lounge and Cigar. BACKGROUND: From Neptune Cigars: “Patoro Cigars… Read More ›

• Whipped Cream by Cigar Federation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $5.00 Today we take a look at the Whipped Cream by Cigar Federation. At the time of this review, CF still has 72 cigars left. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›

• Aladino Corojo Reserva | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 11, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the Aladino Corojo Reserva. I got a couple (Pre-release ~ July) from Havana Lounge and Cigar… Read More ›

• Aganorsa Leaf Connecticut 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 10, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) Size: 5.25 x 50 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $6.70 Today we take a look at Aganorsa Leaf Connecticut 2018. I got a pair at Havana Cigar and Lounge… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Cigars 300 Hands Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 5, 2018 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $6.49 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars 300 Hands Habano. Samples were provided by Robert and Sharon Holt. BACKGROUND: From Cigar… Read More ›

• Flatbed Cigar Company Track 7 2:46 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 1, 2018 • ( 16 )

  

  Wrapper: Arapiraca Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Ligero & Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5 x 60 Box Press Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Flatbed Cigar Company Track 7 2:46. I bought a 4 pack… Read More ›

• Viaje Exclusivo Leaded Collector’s Edition 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 30, 2018 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 Today we take a look at the Viaje Exclusivo Leaded Collector’s Edition 2018. Most online stores are out of stock except for those still selling… Read More ›

• CONTEST IS OVER! Free PerfecDraw Cigar Poker and PerfecRepair Glue | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 23, 2018 • ( 59 )

  

  We have a winner from Jim Manuel: “The thing sells itself! Hell, with your glowing testimonies, it’s inconceivable anyone who’s read your reviews and is at least partly in touch with their Freudian psychoanalysis of relating to or denoting a… Read More ›

• Four Kicks Maduro Limited Edition Lancero 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 22, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Four Kicks Maduro Limited Edition Lancero 2018. Once again, thanks to Ty-Ty Jeffery from Havana Lounge and… Read More ›

• Emilio Grimalkin 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 20, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.80 Today we take a look at the Emilio Grimalkin 2018. Many thanks to Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge and Cigar. BACKGROUND: Released: May, 2018 Regular… Read More ›

• Illusione OneOff | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 18, 2018 • ( 10 )

  

  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 ›

• 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 ›