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• Valacari Astronomia Pre-Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 27, 2023

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe, Esteli, Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 BACKGROUND: From the Valacari Cigars website: “Introducing the Astronomia. Our newest and most limited core line. Inspired by Astronomy and… Read More ›

• La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 23, 2023

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano / Connecticut Broadleaf for Football Design Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.625 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 These sticks have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Made for Super Bowl LVII. 1000 Boxes… Read More ›

• Freud Cigars Limited Edition Agape | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 22, 2023

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Varietal Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $30.00 BACKGROUND: From Freud Cigars: THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: My enlarged schnoz starts at the foot and picks up aromas of strong clove and potent… Read More ›

• Valacari MK19 Black Iris | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 21, 2023

  

  Wrapper: Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Box pressed Strength: Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have been living on chaise lounges in all their nakedness in my Spring Break humidor for two months. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: If… Read More ›

• Blender Series Felipe Gregorio – Small Batch Cigar Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 20, 2023

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Corojo Filler: Costa Rican Pelo de Oro, Nicaraguan Habano 92 Condega Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 I’ve had this cigar marinating naked in my humidor for three months. BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›

• Flor De Las Antillas 10th Anniversary by My Father | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 17, 2023

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan (higher priming) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $40.00 I’ve had these cigars running wild and naked in my humidor for two months. BACKGROUND: Tobacco comes only from the Garcia farms. Boxes… Read More ›

• Handmade Humidors by JML Modern | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 15, 2023

  

  My Milwaukee friend, Jason LeGear, is owner of the custom humidor company, JML Modern. The three photos posted are a prototype for a cherry wood dry box that can also be used for a travel humidor. He currently sells a… Read More ›

• Killing Time…damn cold | Katman

  By The Katman on March 11, 2023

  

  Make time to watch this marvel of 9 minutes 29 seconds…

• Luxury Cigar Club ~ Platinum March 2023 Platinum Subscription Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 10, 2023

  

  Luxury Cigar Club has a premium COTM subscription that is extremely impressive. The cigars chosen aim for the 10 ring of the sophisticated palate. Each month cigars are limited editions, rare, or nearly impossible to purchase. The total MSRP for… Read More ›

• Stasis Almost Complete | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 7, 2023

  

   

• Espinosa Las 6 Provincias CMW 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 15, 2023

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar: “The Espinosa Las 6 Provincias cigars are a limited release first introduced at the 2018 IPCPR Trade… Read More ›

• Black Prince Torpedo ~ SBC Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 14, 2023

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVB Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Esteli) Filler: Dominican Piloto, Nicaraguan Ligero, Peruvian Viso Size: 6.125 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 BACKGROUND: I was not able to find any information on this brand or blend. I contacted Andrew… Read More ›