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Oh No…not again! Burn Your Wallets | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m sorry. I apologize. Please do not forsake me. Love me tender. I found four deals. A couple are extremely limited and the other two…no idea. The first is a great deal on a cigar that’s in my rotation: Crowned… Read More ›
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Felipe Gregorio Octopussy Sepia Nera | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negrito Binder: Costa Rican Pelo de Oro Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Dominican, (Fillers Aged 7 years) Size: 5.9 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $28.00 Date Released: September 2025 Quantity Released: 500 boxes of 26 Factory: ABAM,… Read More ›
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Endless Deals | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I just dropped $130 on cigars from the deals I found via Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub. It’s the end of the month, and for pensioners like me, the money pit is dry. Now, I found ridiculous deals from… Read More ›
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Hot Fun in the Summertime w/ CP (24 HRS) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I just got an email from Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub that showed oodles of sales. The deal that caught my fancy is the one from Cigar Page. A combination of cigars, cigars by the box, by the ten… Read More ›
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Wildfire Cigars Dead Drift | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Date Released: March 2026 Quantity Released: Limited Undisclosed amount Factory: Undisclosed Dominican Republic My cigars received two months naked humidor time…. Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Fratello The Texan | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Dominican Andullo, Nicaraguan Estelï, Pennsylvanian Ligero Size: 7.125 x 58 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 in 2020 ~ $12.00 in 2026 SMELL THE GLOVE: Big floral notes followed by some potent… Read More ›
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55% Off Fratello DMV Maduro Box of 12 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
A few weeks ago, Best Cigar Prices knocked 55% off this sampler of 12 cigars. I bought myself a box before I posted to make sure no one got in line before me. Yeah, I’m a selfish guy. These cigars… Read More ›
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Rare Fare Exclusive Samplers ~ Ends Tonight | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Overwrought? Me too. When is too much too much? Never, but at least we have choices. It’s nice to see what’s available and for how much. If nothing else, it makes you an informed buyer. Cigar Page has a 12-sampler… Read More ›
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AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 Date Released: October 2024 Quantity Released: 7,500 Boxes of 20 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A My cigars received 18 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
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70% Off K-Man Rated 96 ~ Casa 1910 Soldadera Edition Teniente Angela | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I paid $18 per stick for my review in January of this year. Cigar Page has a deal for a 10-count box for $55.00. Heavy sigh. $5.50 per cigar. You can read my review of the Casa 1910 Soldadera Edition… Read More ›
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Sale Ends April 24 at Midnight ~ $89 Mazos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Godamm the pusherman! I can’t take it. I can’t afford it. I don’t need more cigars. I need more cigars. I’m reduced to a puddle of goo. Why do I need more cigars? I’m hopelessly sick. Some incredible cigars for… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2024) ~ Drew Estate Liga Privada 10 Aniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut River Valley Criollo Binder: Mexican San Andrés Otapan Negro Último Corte Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S.A. Pennsylvanian Green River One Sucker Ligero Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 BACKGROUND: Released in 2018 with only 1000 boxes… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Florida Man Cameroon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.7 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Page: “Raymond Pages is no stranger to making lightning strike twice…. Read More ›
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Killer Deal on the Elusive La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 008 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’ve been looking for the next version of the La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 006 since my review in March 2025. And now the latest version is up for sale at Hiland’s Cigars. Hiland’s is not a sponsor and… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Your Mom by Raymond Pages | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Oscuro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Ometepe, Pueblo Nuevo, Estelí, and ligero from Jalapa. Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: These are pretty fancy leaf stats for a $5 cigar…. Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Opus X Destino Al Siglo Oro Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Habano Oscuro (Chateau de la Fuente) Binder: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Filler: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Size: 6.125 X 47 Body: Medium/Full Price: $40.00 My cigars received 2 years of humidor aging. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Almost… Read More ›
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Lots of Deals from Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m presenting to you a few deals I found from my subscription to Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub. It’s free. The list of deals goes on and on…and they’re from every online cigar retailer imaginable. All the deals are… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2025) ~ Powstanie Wojtek War Bear 2025 Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano, Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.875 x 60 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 Date Released: November 2025 Quantity Released: 1,000 boxes of 8 Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A., Estelí, Nicaragua. April… Read More ›
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Scratch Blends El Titan de Bronze LE #4 Habano Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Jalapa, Dominican Criollo, Nicaraguan Habano Esteli Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Factory: El Titan de Bronze My cigars received 7 months of naked humidor time. THE… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2019) ~ Gran Habano Blue in Green | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican Size: 6 x 54 Gran Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.00 in 2019 ~ $10.00 in 2026 April 19, 2026: Now and again, I jones for something from back to the future. The… Read More ›
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$4 Southern Draw Manzanitas | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Being the roving troll I am, I read Unco B’s review of the Southern Draw Manzanita that he published yesterday on the 17th. I concurred with his wow impression. The Manzanita is a great cigar and probably Robert Holt’s best… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2025) ~ Felipe Gregorio Aphrodisiac | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano HVA Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Ligero, Nicaraguan Corojo Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.24 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Felipe Gregorio… Read More ›
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Meet My New Partner: Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Many of the deals I’ve found for you originated from Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub. Every day, they put together the best deals on the interwebs. The founders of this service have followed my promotion of their collated deals…. Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2015) ~ La Flor Dominicana La Nox | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican Piloto and Pelo de Oro Size: 6.5 x 50 Toro Extra Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 in 2015 ~ $15.00 in 2026 April 17, 2026 Update: This was my #16 cigar of… Read More ›
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Deals on Montecristo, Dunbarton, et al. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Deals from JR Cigars, Best Cigar Prices, and Cigar Page. Holy shitstorm! First up is the deal that returned like the STD your Aunt Ronnie gave you. Montecristo Nicaragua 2000 Lt. Ed. Retails at $210.00. I lost count of the… Read More ›
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Domain Cigars Entropy ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf (USA) Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: Toro (6 x 52) (also available in multiple vitolas) Strength: Medium → Full Price: ~$12.00–$15.00 (varies by retailer) Date Released: 2023 (initial production release) Blenders: Daniel Lance, Esteban Disla Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
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Kelner L.E. 80th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Dominican, Undisclosed Size: 7 x 50 Diadema Strength: Medium/Full Price: $57.00 Date Released: December 2025 Quantity Released: 2,000 boxes of 10 Factory: Kelner Cigars S.A.S., Dominican Republic THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, I don’t spend… Read More ›
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Ltd. Rare Fare Sampler Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I wake up and think I’m not going to hunt for deals. I crawl from the wreckage, walk the cat, sip some coffee, and hunt for deals. Damn. No idea how long this sale will last, but typically, they only… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Megilla MSA | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.7 x 52 Double Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Date Released: June 2024 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tabacalera Pages, Nicaragua April 13, 2026 Update: After returning for what we elderly… Read More ›
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I Found Limited Deals | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The photo above should be familiar to you if you are cigar nutso cuckoo. Drew Estate offers you two unreleased mystery cigars for $25.00. Each purchase enters you in a contest that is pretty cool. You’ll see the 5 prizes… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Endure Cameroon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Meerapfel Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Habano and Criollo ’98 (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Condega Seco, Nicaraguan Estelí Viso, Nicaraguan Ligero from Jalapa and Condega Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Date Released: January 2025 Quantity… Read More ›
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70% Off La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Box Pressed Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is a great cigar. My friend, Brendan Delumpa, wrote the review I wish I wrote. Check out “La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol: The Cigar That Marks the Brand’s Return to the Fight.” These are $18.00 cigars. And Field… Read More ›
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13 Hour Rare Fare Deals at CP | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Godamm the Pusherman! More fleeting deals from Cigar Page. I hate these guys. How do I explain to my children that they can’t go to college, or they can’t get braces, or that they must get jobs at 8 years… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2019) ~ Man O’ War Ruination 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Gordo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Gordo Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $13.50 April 10, 2026 Update: This was my #16 cigar of 2019. I found a deal at Cigars International that has this cigar… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Didier Cigars Joseph | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 58 Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $32.50 April 9, 2026 Update: I saw that Didier is about to debut his new blends at PCA 2026 and I thought a warning should be… Read More ›
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70% Off Private CP Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This private sale ends on April 12 at 11:59PM. 70% off on 19 samplers. Why spend $15 per stick when you can pay around $5? There are some serious deals here. If I had Dr. Rod’s money, I’d buy at… Read More ›
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Slammin’ Deal on Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz ~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Above: The old packaging. Below: The 2026 packaging. Same orange suede shoes…but fancier. Crowned Heads only releases this cigar to retailers one day a year. I chose the TW to be my evening cigar, and I wondered if CP had… Read More ›
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2014 ~ The Katman’s List of 199 Great Cigars in the $5.00-$9.00 Range | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
April 8, 2026: That’s me in my mid-60’s. This is when I published this list. Since 2020, the cost of cigars has gone up 40%. Covid unlocked an unprecedented amount of greed across the world. Not being dummies, the cigar… Read More ›
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Quesada Oktoberfest 2025 Das Boot | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Full Price: $12.08 Date Released: August 2025 Quantity Released: 500 boxes of 10 (each of 3 sizes) Factory: TABADEX, Dominican Republic My cigars received 4 months… Read More ›
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Winner Announced of April 2026 Contest | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
You won! You won! You won! Thanks to everyone that entered. I used a random generator that picked: Peter Arsenault Peter has a few days to return my email. If I don’t hear from him, another winner will be chosen… Read More ›
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Private Deals from Cigar Page ~ Do You Have the Stamina to Scroll? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
> There are two private sales going on at Cigar Page that end on Tuesday April 7 at 11:59PM. The lists are exhausting. But even if you’re not in the mood to buy, and want to avoid working, this is… Read More ›
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4 Easter Deals from your Rabbi | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I found 4 deals that are worth a look. The first is Fratello DMV Maduro Selection 12 Cigar Sampler. The blends are undisclosed but are widely critiqued with thumbs up. Only 200 boxes were released in October 2024, so they… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2025) ~ Luxury Cigar Club CREATE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Habano 2000 Filler: Dominican (Criollo 98, HVA, Piloto Cubano) Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $12.00 Quantity Released: 500 bundles of 10 Factory: Tabacalera La Isla, Dominican Republic April 3, 2026 Update: I… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2021) ~ Southern Draw Manzanita | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Hybrid (undisclosed country origin) Binder: Habano (undisclosed country origin) Filler: Pelo D’Oro, Corojo ’99, Ligero (undisclosed country origin) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $14.99 April 2, 2026 Update: The Manzanita is one of my all… Read More ›
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Definition Cigars GEN413 ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: San Andrés (Mexico) Binder: Habano–Ecuador Broadleaf Filler: Nicaragua (Ometepe, Condega, Pueblo Nuevo, Chincagre) Size: Toro (6 x 52) Strength: Medium–Medium+ Price: ~$13.00 (varies by retailer) Date Released: April 13 (GEN 4/13 designation tied to shipping date) Factory: Luciano Cigars… Read More ›
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April Contest Worth $334 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is another great one thanks to the folks at Cigar Page. The winner will receive one each of the following: 20-count box of Crowned Heads Lawless Yellow Rose Cigar Page Uncle Chimpo 7″ Resin Bobblehead Cigar Page Major League… Read More ›
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Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Secret Cask Edicion Limitada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (5-year aged ligero matured in whiskey-rum white oak casks) Size: 6 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.95 Date Released: November 2025 Quantity Released: 1500 boxes of 10 Factory: Fábrica de… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Davidoff Nicaragua Series Robusto Box Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 This cigar made my top cigar list of 2023 and was rated 97. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: From 10… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Toro 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.99 My sticks have been on a nude beach in downtown Milwaukee for 3-1/2 months. The sticks were released in February 2023. Only 2750… Read More ›
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Private Deals on Dunbarton, Caldwell, La Aurora, Roma Craft, et al. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Some great deals that only last for a day or a few days. My wallet groans. Do we have enough cigars to last two lifetimes? Yeah, we do. Do we need and crave more? Damn straight. We are sickly, compulsive,… Read More ›
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50% Off Opus X and 36% Off West Tampa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Gotham Cigars is offering a four pack of the Opus X Oro Oscuro Robusto (5/25 x 50) for $106.00 instead of $220.00. Gotham is not a sponsor but I hear they are solid. No promo code is required. No idea… Read More ›
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Crazy Deal on La Palina 1896 Goldsmith | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is an odd duck. I found this by accident at Cigar Page. The La Palina 1896 Goldsmith was released in 2010 and then just disappeared. The only reviews were 16 years ago. I cannot find a single retailer that… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2025) ~ Atabey Cigars Ritos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Peruvian Seco, Volado ~ Aged 5 Years Size: 6.125 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $44.00 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tobacos de Costa Rica March 28, 2026 Update: This was my… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2025) ~ BLEND Bar (Davidoff) BLEND Dominicano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $26.00 Date Released: 2024 Quantity Released: 20,000 cigars Factory: Kelner Cigars, S.A.S., Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. My cigars received 6 months of… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2025) ~ La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 006 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Edit
Wrapper: Nicaraguan with Mexican San Andrés rope Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, USA Pennsylvania Size: 4.5 x 38/60 Perfecto with Shaggy Foot Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.50 Quantity Released: 137 boxes of 10 Released: January 2025 Factory: La Aurora S.A. Dominican… Read More ›
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70% Off La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Cameroon Toro Especial et al. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page has a deal that ends on March 29 at 11:59PM. In this private sale are 100 deals that get you 20-count mazos of great cigars for only $89.00. My choice was the La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Cameroon Toro… Read More ›
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Cigar Lounge Logic by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Brendan Delumpa swung for the fences and hit a home run with this commentary on how to behave in a cigar lounge. He calls his article, “Anthony Bourdain’s Cigar Lounge Logic.” While he uses the image of Anthony Bourdain, the… Read More ›
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Dime Bank (Cigar Page Exclusive) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Aged 2 Years) Size: 5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $3.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is how it happened. I was zooming… Read More ›
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601 La Bomba Warhead VI | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $15.00 Date Released: May 2025 Quantity Released: 1500 boxes of 10 Factory: AJ Fernandez San Lotano, Ocotal, Nicaragua My cigars received 5 months of… Read More ›
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LCA Happy Meal ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Maduro Binder: Dominican (Criollo + San Vicente) Filler: Dominican + Estelí, Nicaragua Size: 6 X 51 (Toro) Strength: Medium/Medium+ Price: $12-$16 Date Released: February 3, 2023 (Yearly LCA February Drop) Aging: 3 years post‑roll Factory/Blender: Tabacalera La Perla… Read More ›
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Deal on La Aurora | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
In keeping with my recent obsession with La Aurora, I found great deals on two La Aurora blends that I like immensely. Both are at 60% savings. The first is the La Aurora 1987 Connecticut. It is a medium strength… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap 2022 ~ La Aurora Barrel-Aged Karl Malone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian ~ Rum Barrel-Aged for 6 months Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian ~ Aged 6 Years and then Rum-Barrel Aged for 6 Months Size: 5.7 x 54 Sumo Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 BACKGROUND: From La Aurora Cigars:… Read More ›
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Flash Rare Fare CP Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This killer sale ends tonight at 11:59 PM. The choices…oh, the choices. GO TO CIGAR PAGE HERE.
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Private Box Sale from Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
More than 100 options of AJ Fernandez cigars sold by the box. There are some great deals. And here are just a few examples: Sale ends Friday March 20, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. GO TO CIGAR PAGE HERE.
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60% Off Fivers of Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Cinco & Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I found a deal on two fivers from Smoke Inn that will save you 60% off retail. Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Cinco goes for $15.60 each. This deal brings it down to $6.00 each. Dunbarton Mi Querida Mi Querida… Read More ›
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Sinistro NV Edition Remus | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Maduro (Aged 10 Years) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero, Pennsylvania Ligero, Dominican Olor Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 Date Released: 2024 Quantity Released: 180 Boxes of 20 Factory:… Read More ›
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Steel Horse Cigars Maduro Toro ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican Cuban Seed Size: 6 X 54 Toro Strength: Medium+ – Full Price: $10-$15 Date Released: July, 2022 @ PCA (Luxury Cigar Club booth) Factory: El Maestro, Dominican Republic My first introduction to… Read More ›
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Deals on Dunbarton | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Best Cigar Prices has slashed the prices on two Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust items. The first is a brand-new release called 10th Jubilee. The deal is that if you buy a box of 13, the price is not $19.75 per… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana Suave Grand Maduro #5 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Dominican Size: 6.2 x 52 Toro ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $11.80 Date Released: September 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tabacalera La Flor S.A. My cigars received 3 months of… Read More ›
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Trinidad Espiritu Series No.3 ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua (Estelí, Jalapa) Size: 6 x 54 Toro (Soft Box-Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.60 Blender: AJ Fernandez / Raphael Nodal Date Released: October 30, 2023 (Dia de los Muertos) Factory: Tabacalera AJ… Read More ›
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Winner of March Contest! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I wrote all your names on slips of paper. I gotta come up with a better method because after the first 10 names, I got the Craw. Ben Blanchette. Ben will have a few days to respond to my email…. Read More ›
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Montecristo Nicaragua 2000 Ltd. Ed. Toro ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaragua – Plasencia-grown Habana 2000 (H2000) Oscuro Binder: Nicaragua – Plasencia-grown Cuban-seed Filler: Nicaragua – Plasencia-grown Cuban-seed Size: 6.5 x 54 Toro (Soft Box-Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $21.00 ~ $3.71 at JR (use codes welcome15, welcome15-1) Date Released: Unspecified… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel Year of the Dragon 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf, Undisclosed Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Estelí, Jalapa, Honduran Jamastran Valley Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $35.00 Date Released: April 2024 Quantity Released: 6,000 Boxes of 10 Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba… Read More ›
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AJ Fernandez New World Decenio ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras Size: 6.5 x 54 Toro (Soft Box-Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 (online) I recently paid $6/stick from JR’s crazy stackable coupon sale Date Released: 2025 PCA Show Factory: San Lotano, Ocotál,… Read More ›
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March Contest Worth $270 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Some cool stuff this month thanks to Alex Gougher and Cigar Page. Total Value = $270.00 1 – Kershaw Hatch Cleaver Folder Knife 1 – Cigar Page Dog Toys – Pack of 3 1 – Cigar Page Major League T-Shirt… Read More ›
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February Contest Winner Announced | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The winner is Kevin Carlson. Thanks to everyone for their participation. Stay tuned for the new March 2026 contest. Please check out Unco B’s Stogie Diary.
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Privada/LCA Purple People Eater (AJ Edition) ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Brendan Delumpa is 64 and a software engineer/architect that lives in Cupertino, California…the heart of Silicon Valley. He’s got 8 kids. A patient man. Brendan describes his cigar journey: “I got into cigars in 1990 at a friend’s wedding. But… Read More ›
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La Aurora Hors D’Age 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra seed Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 Date Released: April 2025 Quantity Released: 700 boxes of 15 Factory: La Aurora, Dominican Republic BACKGROUND: The wrapper, binder, and filler… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ 20th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 Date Released: July 2025 Quantity Released: 2500 boxes of 17 cigars Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua February 23, 2026: The original JJ… Read More ›
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Glyn Johns 2025 ~ Producer of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
If you are a musicologist, or merely enjoy the giants of rock and roll, you will love this one-hour long interview recorded on August 22, 2025. It’s absolutely fascinating.
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DBL 10th Anniversary Ecuadorian Oscuro Cameroon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Cameroon Binder: Dominican Habano Filler: Dominican Corojo 99 Size: 6.625 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $13.50 Date Released: July 2023 Quantity Released: Limited Factory: DBL, Dominican Republic My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time…. Read More ›
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Not a Cigar Review | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I took a gig in Fremont, Ca. The southern tip of the San Francisco Bay area. I was hired as the senior project manager for a large structural steel contractor. It was the height of the Silicon Valley Boom. The… Read More ›
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New Contest Worth $423 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This giveaway is a real wiener of enormous proportions. Alex Gougher of Cigar Page stepped up big time. If you would like to show your appreciation, email Alex photos of your social security number, no limit Visa card, marijuana medical… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Padrón 50th Anniversary Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Aged 10 years Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $47.00 This is my first recap of 2026. I do it because I’m terminally lazy and sometimes, I don’t… Read More ›
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Slash on Montecristo 2000 by Plasencia | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I found this deal. JR Cigars is selling a box of 10 for the retail of $209. Except for right this second. With promo codes, the box is $37.06. The cigars were aged one year post rolling. Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano… Read More ›
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Crane’s | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $2.50 Ha. Keep Reading. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Have I become a complete shill for the Man. It sure seems like it. But if you’ve… Read More ›
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CI Sale on Oliva Serie V Melanio Edicion Año 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This cigar has two years of box aging. Only 10,000 ten count boxes were released which means they are in short supply. Here are the leaf stats: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 60 Strength: Medium… Read More ›
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El Septimo The Gilgamesh Collection Sable Shamash | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Proprietary 7 years aged Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 Date Released: 2022 Quantity Released: Limited Factory: El Séptimo La Mansión, Costa Rica My cigars received 4 months of naked… Read More ›
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Meerapfel Behind The Scenes Box-Pressed #1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Cigar World: “The Meerapfel family has been involved in the tobacco trade… Read More ›
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Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Pinareño Binder: Honduran Pinareño Filler: Honduran Pinareño Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Date Released: May 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Fábrica de Puros Aladino, Jamastran Honduras My cigars received 6 months of naked… Read More ›
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Contests Winners | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The winner of the Cigar Page package for the January contest is Allison Strate The winner of the 601 La Bomba package for the February contest is George Scott. The four scenes that received the highest points are below. I… Read More ›
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La Palina Collection Mr. Sam | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 Date Released: 2014 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: El Titan de Bronze, Miami BACKGROUND: From La Palina: “The La Palina Mr. Sam is a… Read More ›
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Deal on 10 Year Aged La Aurora Embassador Brazil Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I recently bought a tenner. Seeing that the cigars were aged 10 years, before adding cellos and then boxing them, was a huge lure. Originally, Cigars International found them at La Aurora and did an exclusive deal. Cigar Page bought… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Lawless Yellow Rose | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 54 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.95 Date Released: One Day a Year 2025 Version Quantity Released: Limited Edition Factory: My Father Cigars, Estelï Nicaragua My cigars received 3… Read More ›
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Principle Cigars Haberdasher | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Hybrid Binder: Dominican Cotui Filler: Dominican (3), USA Size: 6 x 55 Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $12.00 Date Released: December 2025 Quantity Released: Undisclosed Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory, Dominican Republic THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I recently spoke with Darren… Read More ›
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West Tampa Tobacco Co. Circle of Life | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Corojo 99, Nicaraguan Condega, Estelí, Jalapa Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $12.99 Date Released: January 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Casa Carrillo My cigars received 4 months… Read More ›
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Check Out This Deal ~ Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Secret Cask Edicion Limitada
Just last week, HW rated this cigar 92. That’s like 115 from me. I saw this deal on Smoking Hub this evening and I snagged the 10-count box. Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (5-year aged ligeros matured in… Read More ›
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Apostate No. 6 The Zarahemla | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Dominican, Mexican Size: 5.5 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $12.15 Date Released: September 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tabacalera Palma, Dominican Republic My cigars received 3 months of naked… Read More ›
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Casa 1910 Mexigars Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Tuxtla Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Mexican San Andrés Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.90 Date Released: April 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Undisclosed My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
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Casa 1910 Soldadera Edition Teniente Angela | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican, Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $18.00 Date Released: February 2023 Quantity Released: Limited Release Factory: Tabacalera La Isla, Dominican Republic My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
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Notorious by Conor McGregor | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Rosado Oscura (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo (Jalapa), Dominican Piloto Cubana Villa González, Dominican Criollo 98 San Víctor Size: 5.5 x 54 Double Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Date Released: April… Read More ›
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Lure Cigars Fish Stix Hits Shelves Again + Killer Deal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero Filler: Nicaraguan Ometepe Ligero, Estelí, and Jalapa Size: 4.25 x 46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 in 5 packs and bundles of 10 Quantity Released: Annual limited Every cigar blog and website publishes… Read More ›
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Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown (SG) ~ Guest Review by J. Diaz (Our Man in the Lone Star State) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Seed/Cuban Seed Hybrid Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium-Full Price: $14 single ($10.58 at Cigar Page) Factory: Tabacalera Perdomo The Story: 10-year age stated tobacco, Cameroon and Habano seed hybrid. That’s like cigar porn…. Read More ›
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2010: My First Cigar Review for Famous Smoke Shop | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Famous Smoke offered me a gig as their first in-house reviewer. They liked my sense of humor. Little did I know what was in store. They wanted me to go to the extreme. Cigars were secondary to a ridiculous story…. Read More ›
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Caldwell 10th Anniversary Añejado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Rosado ~ Aged 3-1/2 years Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Colombian Cubita Size: 5.75 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $50.00 Date Released: November 2024 Quantity Released: 200 Boxes of 10 Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura My… Read More ›
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Lure Cigars and DT&T New Releases | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Normally, I do not publish press releases. Every cigar blog and website does this better than me. But I enjoy the products from both Lure Cigars and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. So, the following describes new cigars from both esteemed… Read More ›
