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The Poor Man’s Padróny Chayefsky | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Padrón 4000 Series Maduro Toro Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Toro ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.70 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: When you sniff a… Read More ›
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Limited Serious Deals for Jocular Smokers | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Thanks to the deadly serious ladies at Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub, I found 360 head spinning deals that end on Sunday night at midnight. Here are a few…and yeah, I’m a sucker just like you and bought just… Read More ›
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What the Hell is Tooth? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I love that Unco B is doing all the heavy lifting. First, he provided theorems for “To Cello or Not to Cello?” And now, Brendan Delumpa tackles the dental issues of the origin of ‘tooth’ on the wrapper of your… Read More ›
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Krazy Katman’s Bargain Basement Vol. 16 ~ Alexander Kraft x EGM Private Reserve | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $35.99 BACKGROUND: “Alexander Kraft is a German-born, Paris-based entrepreneur best known in the luxury world for his tenure as chairman and CEO of Sotheby’s France and… Read More ›
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To Cello or Not to Cello? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My dear friend, Unco B (Brendan Delumpa) tackled this chicken and the egg dilemma. Quotes from his post: “There’s a familiar notion in cigar culture that removing the cellophane allows cigars to age faster. I’ve never been convinced by that… Read More ›
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Casdagli RuYi ~ King’s Cigar Club Exclusive ~ Guest Review by Charlie Schink | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: San Vicente Filler: Dominican Criollo 98, Pelo de Oro, and Piloto Mejorado Size: 7.7 x 44 Lonsdale Grande Price: $24.00 From King’s Cigar Club: “Created to celebrate the partnership between King’s Cigar Club and Casdagli Cigars,… Read More ›
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The Velvet Hammer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Padrón Serie 1926 No. 90 Maduro Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $26.00 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Not a damn thing wrong with the draw. My PerfecDraw mutters a loud harumph. I brush… Read More ›
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A Twist and a Bend from a .44 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Warped La Colmena No. 44 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 44 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Short and Sweet Thursday. PerfecDraw. The single reason that ear infections are no longer a… Read More ›
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Blinded by the Light | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Paul Stulac Cigars White Blinding Light Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo 98 Filler: Nicaraguan Viso & Double Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.50 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Between 2012-2014, I reviewed 15 Paul Stulac blends…. Read More ›
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Lure Cigars Announces “The Codfather” Limited Edition Connecticut Shade | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I love Lou Cross. Is it unrequited love? No, it is not because the man delivers premium cigars for the right price. I don’t post press releases except for Lou. As it should be… This is from today’s press release:… Read More ›
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Dueling Banjos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The duality of opinions. This is what I seek. This day, Halfwheel reviewed this very cigar. I am hocking up my October 2024 review. A thought came to my desolate-brain-in-training. In the remaining couple months I have left, I may… Read More ›
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Caldwell’s Brightest Ascent | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Habano Seed Binder: Undisclosed Sumatra Seed Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.70 Released: June 2025 Quantity Released: 200 Boxes of 10 My cigars received one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Smoking Hub Makeover | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub got jam up and jelly tight. A complete redesign of their website that spreads the love. Their new forum is a great place to ask questions and connect with your fellow needy smokers. You… Read More ›
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WildFire Cigar Co. The Revivalist | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican Claro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Indonesian, Nicaraguan Habano, Aged Italian, U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf, Pennsylvania) Size: 6 x 50 Toro ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Date Released: August 11, 2026 Quantity Released: Limited Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura THE… Read More ›
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This Is a Stickup! Hand Your Wallet Over | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This 3 day sale caught my eye. And then my pocketbook. Godamm the Pusherman. Here are the deals I like: Southern Draw Manzanita Toro (6 x 52) Box of 10 $42.53 70% Off Pichardo Clasico Maduro Toro (6.5″x50) – Box… Read More ›
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A Double Dong Dildo Duo from Distant Domains | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Arturo Fuente Opus X Perfecxion No. 77 Shark Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 52 Square Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $38.00 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Sometimes a cigar smells wonderful: sweet barnyard, strong floral notes, coffee, milk… Read More ›
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Krazy Katman’s Bargain Basement Vol. 15 ~ Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Date Released: 2024 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Flor de Copán, Honduras My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Cigar Aficionado… Read More ›
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Once in a Lifetime Post: Reviewing the Reviewer: “Katman Kwoteables” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
After all these years, it’s finally our turn. God knows—for Phil’s benefit, Yahweh—how many cigars Phil Katman Kohn has reviewed, poking, squeezing, sniffing, dissecting and occasionally even smoking them between stories that had absolutely nothing to do with the cigar… Read More ›
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A Galaxy‑Gargling, Gravity‑Gouging, God‑Tier Gust of Glorious Madness (Doo-Dah, Doo- Dah) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cuban Vegas Robaina Famosos Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 Box Date: September 2020 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Rated 91 by Cigar Aficionado. If they have no skin in the game, I… Read More ›
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Planet‑Pummeling Pulsar‑Powered Puff | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Dunbarton Mi Querida The Emerald Fish Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Dark Shorts Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 Date Released: May 2025 Quantity Released: Undisclosed Factory: Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A. My cigars received 3… Read More ›
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Steel Horse Corojo ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Cuban seed Size: Robusto (5 x 50) Strength: Medium → Medium-Plus (fluctuates during the second half) Body: Medium-Plus → Full (second half) Price: $8 single / $40 5-pack / $80 box of 10 (Sir… Read More ›
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October Contest Winner Announced | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Thanks to everyone that entered. 2 more contests and it’s bye, bye, birdie. I’ve reached out to the winner. If I don’t get a reasonable response highlighting my massive influence on their life, I will pick another winner. Many thanks… Read More ›
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Why Do Smokers Love This Cigar? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
CAO Amazon Basin Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian Bragança, Colombian, Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.50 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I read an entire Halfwheel review, and I feel a sense of doom. If I… Read More ›
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An Oldie + The Cannagar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Sun Grown Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut/Cured Sun Grown Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero from Nueva Segovia) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $13.50 AROMAS AND COLD DRAW POINTS: From… Read More ›
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A Curse Upon My Dingleberries | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Muestra de Saka Nacatamale Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 6 x 48 Grand Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $23.50 Today we take a look at the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Muestra… Read More ›
