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• Bloody Hell!! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on April 23, 2018 • ( 13 )

  

  I have gotten so many emails asking where the hell did I go? Short of responding with a canned answer, I didn’t respond to anyone. Now that I have all the facts, here is the shit storm that is our… 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 • ( 7 )

  

  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 ›

• La Flor Dominicana La Volcada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 15, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Corojo Filler: Dominican La Canela Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana La Volcada. I picked up a couple sticks from my… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6.5 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon Lancero…. Read More ›

• E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 12, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 (As little as $4 if you shop around) Today we take a look at the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro. Thanks to Jeremy Shamis…. Read More ›

• Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 9, 2018 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan (25% Esteli Ligero, 25% Connecticut Broadleaf) Size: 6 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu 2018. I reviewed the original… Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Club Mareva Spalato | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 7, 2018 • ( 13 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 (Ouch!) Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Club Mareva Spalato. Thanks to my buds in Estonia. Bespoke is an indulgent treat for… Read More ›

• Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 6, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Cubita, Colombian, Costa Rican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.55 Today we take a look at the Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia. Thank you… Read More ›

• Oliva Atlantic Cigar 20th Aniversario Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Oliva Atlantic Cigar 20th Aniversario Toro. Only 5000 cigars produced and still available a year… Read More ›

• Pinar del Rio El Trovador Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 28, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero & Viso) Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 Today we take a look at the Pinar del Rio El Trovador Natural. Only days ago, I reviewed the… Read More ›

• Ramon Allones Superiores La Casa del Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 27, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.625 x 46 Grand Corona Strength: Medium Price: $12.00-$25.00 Today we take a look at the Ramon Allones Superiores La Casa del Habano. This was a gift. A 2015 issue. I just reviewed… Read More ›

• Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.62 MSRP Today we take a look at the Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro. Thanks to bud, Kellie, for the sticks. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›

• Pinar Del Rio El Trovador Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 22, 2018 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 MSRP Today we take a look at the Pinar Del Rio El Trovador Maduro. I’m not a big PDR fan…. Read More ›

• Gispert Intenso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 21, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 44 Corona Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Gispert Intenso Corona. A gift from Kellie. Now I checked out other reviews and… Read More ›

• Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe (Cuban) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 20, 2018 • ( 18 )

  

  Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.00-$12.00 Today we take a look at a 2017 Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe. Thanks to Zach Dinning for the sticks. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “Exclusive. It’s… Read More ›

• Muestra de Saka Nacatamale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 19, 2018 • ( 16 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 6 x 48 Grand Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.95 Today we take a look at the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Muestra de Saka translates from… Read More ›

• Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 16, 2018 • ( 11 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.33 Today we take a look at the Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez. A lot of you may not have heard about this blend. I didn’t… Read More ›

• Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 15, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.80 in box of 10 Today we take a look at the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. Once again, I find… Read More ›

• Bolivar Belicoso Fino | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 14, 2018 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 Today we take a look at the Bolivar Belicoso Fino. A gift from Zach Dinning. The cigar came from a 2015 box. I do appear… Read More ›

• Cigar Obsession Final Third | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 13, 2018 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 54 Torpedo ~ Box Pressed Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $16.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Cigar Obsession Final Third. I only have one so this is a complete… Read More ›

• Herrera Esteli Inktome Exception | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 22, 2018 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $7.99 Today we take a look at the Herrera Esteli Inktome Exception. I bought a 5 pack nearly two months ago. BACKGROUND: Released: December, 2017 ~… Read More ›