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• Alec Bradley Magic Toast | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 11, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Magic Toast. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. recently announced they were… Read More ›

• Perdomo Habano Barrel-Aged Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 10, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Aged in Bourbon Barrels for 10 Months) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (4 Year Aged Condega, 5 Year Aged Jalapa, 6 Year Aged Esteli) Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 ($5.38 at Atlantic Cigar)… Read More ›

• Caldwell Eastern Standard Sungrown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 8, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Hybrid Mexican/Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Mexican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 (Can be found for a buck less if you shop around) Today we take a look at the Caldwell Eastern Standard Sungrown BACKGROUND:… Read More ›

• Fratello Navetta Inverso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 5, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.875 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 (a buck less online) Today we take a look at the Fratello Navetta Inverso. These sticks have been marinating, in their… Read More ›

• The Katman’s Top 15 Cigars of 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 1, 2019 • ( 8 )

  

  You ask why I only list 15 cigars instead of the normal 25? Because my health issues throughout the year only allowed around 110 reviews. So, paring it down to only 15 made more sense. I included some limited editions… Read More ›

• Espinosa Wasabi | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 26, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Candela with Habano cap Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Extra Box Press Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.95 Today we take a look at the Espinosa Wasabi ~ 2018 Thanks to Aaron Hamamoto for the sticks. A… Read More ›

• My Father La Gran Oferta | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 24, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $7.80 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the My Father La Gran Oferta. I’ve had my samples simmering in my… Read More ›

• “Zookies” Cannabis Guest Review | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 23, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Strain: Zookies Type: 50% Sativa / 50% Indica (Hybrid) Parent Strains: Gorilla Glue #4 and Animal Cookies Bred by: Alien Labs Price per gram: $13.00-$15 per gram Purchased from: Broccoli Barrel Delivery ~ San Jose, CA Before anyone gets self-righteous… Read More ›

• Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 23, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Diadema Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.99 Today we take a look at the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas. Had these tucked away naked for several months. BACKGROUND: Release Date: August 2018… Read More ›

• Patina Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 21, 2018 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan & Pennsylvanian Size: 6 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at the Patina Habano. Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge and Cigar in West Allis, WI (414-258-8219 ~ Mention… Read More ›

• 2018 Isabela Cigars Shape-Shifter | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 16, 2018 • ( 12 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut/ Nicaraguan Habano Prieto Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvanian Ligero Size: 6.5 x 42 Strength: Medium Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the 2018 Isabela Cigars Shape-Shifter. Samples were provided by Isabela Cigar Co. BACKGROUND: Released… Read More ›

• CONTEST WINNER! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 14, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  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… Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Pony (Robusto) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 14, 2018 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Ecuadorian Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian, Dominican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.25 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Pony (Robusto). Samples were provided by Bespoke… Read More ›

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

  By The Katman on December 5, 2018 • ( 81 )

  

  As you know, if you read me on a regular basis, our friend Dr. Rod Kurthy (Perfec Cigar Solutions) won the international, all encompassing cigar/cigar accessories competition sponsored by iconic European magazine “Cigar Journal” the “Best Cigar Accessory 2018”: the… Read More ›

• Privada Cigar Club | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 30, 2018 • ( 7 )

  

  In 10 years, I’ve never promoted a single cigar of the month club. For me, they have all been overpriced. Plus, I didn’t get cigars I really want or ones that surprise me. And then I joined the Privada Cigar… Read More ›