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• Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Pelo D’Oro Size: 5.75 x 50 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition…. Read More ›

• Vote for the Best Cigars, Accessories & Lounges on Cigar Journal | Katman

  By The Katman on June 20, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Our friend, Dr. Rod Kurthy’s PerfecDraw company has been nominated in the top 5 contenders for Cigar Accessories. If you vote for him, and he wins, he will pay all fees for you and a guest to visit Ukraine and… Read More ›

• Diesel Whiskey Row | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 19, 2018 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés ~ Bourbon barrel aged Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.49 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Diesel Whiskey… Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 16, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7.5 x 39 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero. If you use Cigars City to purchase Bespoke Cigars, use promo code: Katman… Read More ›

• AVO 30 Years Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 13, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Broadleaf Connecticut Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the AVO 30 Years Maduro. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “In 2015, Davidoff of Geneva USA trimmed the AVO portfolio… Read More ›

• Viaje Bales on Bales Craft Series | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 12, 2018 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Clara Especial Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Photo courtesy of Viaje Cigars: Today we take a look at Viaje Bales on Bales Craft Series Picked up… Read More ›

• La Palina Bronze Label | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 8, 2018 • ( 17 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Palina Bronze Label. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “What was once an exclusive cigar for… Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Piramide | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Peruvian Pelo D’Oro Size: 6.25 x 52 Piramide Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Today we take a look at Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Piramide. Thanks to Vlada and Jeremy for… Read More ›

• Guaimaro Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 5, 2018 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Castaño Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the Guaimaro Robusto. BACKGROUND: Released: November, 2016 Regular Production From Halfwheel.com: “Esteban… Read More ›

• Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro & Candela accents Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 46 Petite Corona Strength: Full Price: $9.00 ($8.00 online) Today we take a look at the Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet. BACKGROUND: Released: July,… Read More ›

• RoMa Craft La Campaña de Panamá Soberana Craft 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro/Ecuadorian Connecticut Dark Candela Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvanian Size: 5 x 60 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Today we take a look at the RoMa Craft La Campaña de Panamá Soberana Craft 2018…. Read More ›

• My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 10, 2018 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $23.00 Today we take a look at the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 A buddy sent me this cigar. Lots of… Read More ›

• Casa Fernandez Buena Cosecha Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 9, 2018 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 6.25 x 54 Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (Can be had for a buck less if you look around) Today we take a look at the Casa… Read More ›

• Viaje Pepper Series Carolina Reaper | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 7, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.875 x 50 Figurado Strength: Full Price: $8.56 Today we take a look at the Viaje Pepper Series Carolina Reaper Many thanks to Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge & Cigar. They have… Read More ›

• Payne Mason Cigars Torpedo Barber | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 6, 2018 • ( 23 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut, Dominican Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $19.00 Today we take a look at the Payne Mason Cigars Torpedo Barber. Thank you to Robert Payne for the samples. I know, I know…. Read More ›

• Black Works Studio S&R | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Black Works Studio S&R. My buddy, Tyler Jeffery of Havana Lounge and Cigar, bribed me… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel Hamlet 25th Year | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 1, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Length: 5.5 X 50 Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Hamlet 25th Year. I actually bought a couple of these. Mooch status put on… Read More ›

• Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on April 30, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 44 Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped. Thanks to Tyler… Read More ›

• Macanudo Inspirado Red | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on April 29, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (Ligero) Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan (5 year aged Esteli, 12 year aged Ometepe), Honduran (10 year aged Jamastran) Size: 5 x 50 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $6.49 MSRP ($5.25 by the box ~… Read More ›

• Caminos El Retiro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 29, 2018 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Negrito Binder: Vizo 2020, Vizo Criollo 98, Ligero Criollo 98, Ligero 2020 Filler: Havana Vuelta Arriba Size: 5.5 x 54 Cortos Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the Caminos El Retiro. A gift from a… Read More ›

• H. Upmann Connoisseur A | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 27, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.12 (From PuroExpress.com – Cheapest deal I could find) Today we take a look at the Cuban H.Upmann Connoisseur A. Thanks to Zack Dinning for the stick…. Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Salomone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 16, 2018 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 7.325 x 57 Salomone Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 ~ Release will occur early the week of March 19, 2018 from Small Batch Cigar. Tell Andrew the Katman sent you. I believe most… Read More ›