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‘G’ Series Marevas from Gellis Family Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano 2000 Rosada Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Binder: Nicaraguan Size: 5.125 x 43 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My sticks received only one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La iSLA From Gellis Family Cigars: “The first release… Read More ›
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Davidoff Colorado Claro Special ‘T’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Sungrown Binder: Dominican Hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco Filler: Dominican 2x Piloto Seco | 2x San Vicente Visus Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $28.70 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. The cigar… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Skinny Monster Drac Cazadores | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 My Skinny Monsters have had 3 months of naked humidor time. The Drac was the first blend of the Monster Series released in… Read More ›
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Illusione Jeremy Piven Collection PIV Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 2012 (Aganorsa) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.95 My cigars have had a little over 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released 2021. Actor Jeremy Piven worked… Read More ›
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Katman’s Great 8 Southern Draw Cigars Flight ~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page comes through again. Katman’s Great 8 Southern Draw Flight $39.00 Free Shipping! Each sampler of 8 includes: 2 x Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Lonsdale (6″x44) 2 x Southern Draw Kudzu Oscuro Lancero (7.5″x40) 2 x Southern Draw… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.95 BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza, S.A. The Four Kicks Mule Kick has been a yearly release since 2012. This year is… Read More ›
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C.L.E. Eiroa Dark Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $15.70 BACKGROUND: From C.L.E. Cigar Company: “A Honduran puro that was released in May 2019. The Eiroa Dark is made at our Aladino… Read More ›
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HVC Hot Cake Golden Line | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $8.30 My cigars have acquired naked humidor time just shy of 2 months. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos HVC,… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription August 2023 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
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Surrogates Animal Cracker AC550 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months of naked humidor time. The Surrogates line from Tatuaje has been in production since 2012 under the… Read More ›
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Hoyo de Monterrey The Illusione of Excalibur No. 1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo 2012 Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Criollo & Corojo (1996, 1998, 2006) Size: 7.25 x 54 Double Corona Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$20.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. Plus,… Read More ›
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Room101 Namakubi Ranfla 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Dominican, Honduran Size: 5.5 x 50 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. But also, 18 months of box time as they were released in November… Read More ›
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New from Highclere Castle: The Senetjer Cigar & Ltd Ed. Barrel Aged Gin | Cigar Reviews from the Katman
All photos courtesy of Highclere Castle Gin. Celebrating the 100th Year Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, Highclere Castle Gin is releasing a revolutionary blend of gin as well as another killer cigar made in conjunction… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 3.5 x 50 Petit Robusto Strength: Full Price: $7.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. The Robusto was Cigar Aficionado’s 2020… Read More ›
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Dapper ‘HolySmoke Genesis’ Figurado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí – La Joya), Nicaraguan (Jalapa – Cofradía), Nicaraguan (Condega) Size: 6.5 x 28 x 52 Figurado Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.67 My cigars have had nearly… Read More ›
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Viaje Birthday Blend 2023 Torpedo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.26 My sticks have had 3-1/2 months of naked humidor time. There is so much erroneous information out there that I’m not going to… Read More ›
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Avo Seasons Limited Edition 2023 Summer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican: San Vicente Seco, Hybrid 192 Viso (Aged 14 years) Size: 6.625 x 50 Double Tapered Diadema Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 My cigars have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Emilio Papa Joe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Filler: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I thought this would be a good time to… Read More ›
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Davidoff Nicaragua Series Robusto Box Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $18.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co.: “Inspired by the… Read More ›
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Viaje Summer Series Flashing Thunder Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 I’ve had my sticks laying prostrate naked in the sand for two months. There is zero background information. It is a limited release as… Read More ›
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La Palina 125 Años (125th Anniversary) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 (Still available online) I’ve had my cigars marinating naked for 3 months. Plus, they received 16 months of box time as the cigar debuted at… Read More ›
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Freud Cigar Co. Limited Edition Sigmund Chapter One: The Disruptor | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed (five different fillers) Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona/Robusto Extra/Big Motha’ Strength: Medium/Full Price: $44.00 I have had my cigars resting naked for two months. There is no information about the aging of the… Read More ›
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Unicorn ~ RoMa Craft CroMagnon EMH Black Irish ~ 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Candela, Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Extra Fatty Boy Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Unavailable My cigars have had a few months of naked humidor time plus 5 years of box time. This… Read More ›
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Casdagli Cigars Dips Its Toes into A Brave New World | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am so happy to welcome Casdagli Cigars as a sponsor on this glorious day of August 1, 2023. I have been a shameless fanboy of first Bespoke, and then Casdagli, since 2016. I have reviewed more than two dozen… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 15th Anniversary Rosado Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Fino Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time…plus 5 years of box time. BACKGROUND: Cigars were released in… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription July 2023 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
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Warped Sky Moon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Criollo’ 98, Jalapa Medio Tiempo Size: 5.5 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 I’ve had my sticks marinating naked for 9 weeks. BACKGROUND: Released June 2023 500… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Brick House Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
At the end of my head cold, but too soon to provide a responsible palate result. I thought I’d remind you of a very good, reasonably priced cigar. I first published this review January 2020. Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan… Read More ›
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Sinistro NV Lancero Luxury Cigar Club Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am re-posting a review of this fine, fine cigar. It is part of the new Katman Special Sampler sold by Luxury Cigar Club. Wrapper: Corojo Maduro (10 Years Aged) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero,… Read More ›
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Espinosa Wasabi (2018) Redux | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Can’t get rid of my head cold and sinusitis so I continue to show you some cigars I enjoyed and are still available for sale. In this case, the Espinsosa Wasabi is one of those reasonably priced excellent cigars. Reviews… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Sinistro Mr. Red ‘Redux 2023’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m still out of service due to a head cold and sinusitis. I’ve been re-posting older reviews for cigars that are still available…and sticks that I want to remind you about. Not every cigar is going to be a steal…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum Lonsdale ‘Redux 2023’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Still sick with a head cold virus and sinusitis. Here is a great cigar that you will need to hunt for. There are other sizes available. I first reviewed this cigar November 2021. Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano ~ Medio Tiempo Binder:… Read More ›
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Warped The Devil’s Hands ‘Redux’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My head cold has morphed to sinusitis as diagnosed by this morning’s visit to urgent care…So, I am using this time to remind you of some gems I smoked that are still available. Warped The Devil’s Hands is a limited-edition… Read More ›
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Daughters of the Wind Pony Express Ltd Ed. by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Another bloody head cold hit me overnight. I had planned on reviewing this morning but nooooo….So, I am re-posting a review of Casdagli Cigars Daughters of the Wind Pony Express. This is an exclusive from Small Batch Cigar only. I… Read More ›
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Warped Eagles Descent 2022 (2023) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Another bloody head cold hit me overnight. I had planned on reviewing this morning but nooooo….So, I am re-posting a review of Warped Eagles Descent that was released in 2022 and not only was it a great stick, but it… Read More ›
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2012 by Oscar Barber Pole (2023) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’ve been re-posting older reviews for cigars still available and ones that I wanted to remind you about. Not every cigar is going to be a steal. But in the case of this review, Cigar Page is selling this cigar… Read More ›
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A Nod to Rod ~ PerfecDraw ~ 2018 Best Cigar Accessory | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m re-posting the celebration of Perfec Cigar Solutions winning Best Cigar Accessory as voted on in Cigar Journal Magazine. I ain’t whistlin’ Dixie when I laud his work in my reviews. Congratulations to our friend, Dr. Rod Kurthy, for walking… Read More ›
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Caldwell Anastasia Yellow Label 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 These cigars were released in June 2022. There are four sizes that range in price from $22-$30 each. Only 750 boxes of 25 four sizes… Read More ›
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Available Unicorn ~ Isabela Cigar Time-Traveler 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Re-posting some older reviews has shown to be popular. I’m a long time fan of Isabela Cigars. I reviewed this cigar December 2019. AND…there are cigars still available. What? Now these incredible sticks have 4 more years of age on… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf USA Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Size: 5.5 x 50 Corona Gorda Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 This cigar has had two months of naked humidor time. I’m trusting my luck that this should be… Read More ›
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La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My wife and I both have head colds which means no sense of taste. I thought this a good opportunity to remind you of great every day, reasonably priced cigars. I reviewed this cigar in June 2019. A solid everyday… Read More ›
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Free Will by Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My wife and I both have head colds which means no sense of taste. I thought this a good opportunity to remind you of great every day, reasonably priced cigars while I sit by the pool as gorgeous Nubian women… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Guardian of the Farm Cerberus Lonsdale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My wife and I both have head colds which means no sense of taste. I thought this a good opportunity to remind you of great every day, reasonably priced cigars while I read all the nice things that the cigar… Read More ›
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Simon Rojas 32nd Anniversary Maduro Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My wife and I both have head colds which means no sense of taste. I thought this a good opportunity to remind you of great every day, reasonably priced cigars while I whine like a little girl because I don’t… Read More ›
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Lazy, Hazy Fun & Blooper Day | Katman
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SP1014 Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Mexican San Andres (Barrel Aged) Filler: Undisclosed (5 Different Leaves) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 A close friend sent me the cigars. They have had several months of humidor time. BACKGROUND: Sanjay… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana Unico Salomon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Candela, Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 64 Salomon Strength: Medium Price: $35.80 My stick has nearly a year of naked humidor time. No idea what is ahead of me other than a very long review…. Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Barba Amarilla 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Sungrown Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa C98 Filler: 3 Different Nicaraguan Visos, Dominican Republic C98 Hybrid Ligero, US Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Ligero Size: 5.625 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.99 My cigars have had a… Read More ›
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Caldwell Crafted & Curated Long Live the King 11/07 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 54 Toro Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 BACKGROUND: Only 225 boxes of 10 sticks were released. The cigar is also called a Pregnant Toro. From Caldwell Cigars: “Caldwell’s Crafted and… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club SNBN by Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My cigars have been sunbathing naked on the beach of Lake Michigan for 3 months. BACKGROUND: Released August 2022 From Luxury Cigar Club: “Luxury Cigar… Read More ›
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Illusione Allegria Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 2006 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.90 My sticks have had nearly two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Agricola Ganadera Norteña S.A. Releases July 2022 Regular Production From… Read More ›
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Olmec Maduro Corona Gorda by Foundation Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Full Price: $12.50 My cigars have been marinating naked in my humidor for over 3 months. BACKGROUND: From Foundation Cigars: “The Heart Land of the… Read More ›
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Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Agustin | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran. Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.37 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Plasencia Cigars: “Plasencia Cosecha 146 is an exclusive blend of tobacco from… Read More ›
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Misc. | Katman
Duck… …and Cover Before… …and After. No idea what Matt wrote… Me completing penis removal… I know it must be Hanukkah somewhere… And then later, my world-famous latkes… Giving a young Stewart Copeland drum lessons…before he transitioned. My true love…
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Ferio Tego Timeless Ten Years | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $18.50 The cigar has gotten two months of naked humidor time. I only found a few reviews. Nobody went nuts. Everyone was polite. As… Read More ›
