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• The Reckoning by Studio Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 9, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $7.00 MSRP (Actual Cost $4.35) NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and… Read More ›

• Emilio Serie H Sumatra | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 8, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Sumatran Binder: Honduran Connecticut Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Costa Rican Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.81 MSRP NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and unencumbered by any previous cigars…. Read More ›

• E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2013 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 8, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Brazilian, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 MSRP NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and unencumbered by any previous cigars. What… Read More ›

• The Katman’s Best 255 Boutique Brands/Blends in the $6-$12.00+ Range | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 7, 2014 • ( 0 )

  I first started this list nearly 5 years ago. I’ve done my hardest to keep the list current. This is a list of 255 cigars that I consider the best boutique blends in regular production in the $6.00-$12.00 range released… Read More ›

• Esteban Carreras Chupa Cabra | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 7, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto Grande” (Measures 5.5 x 56) Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 MSRP NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and unencumbered by… Read More ›

• Curivari Selección Privada Natural | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 6, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.50 MSRP Authentic Cuban Seed Criollo and Corojo As I’ve stated in earlier reviews, I am on a journey request to review every Curivari blend… Read More ›

• La Musa Mousa by Emilio Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 6, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $7.81 MSRP This blend was released in 2012. Emilio Cigars has been around for a few years but as they are a very limited production… Read More ›

• The Katman’s List of 199 Great Cigars in the $5.00-$9.00 Range | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 5, 2014 • ( 10 )

  I first started this list nearly 5 years ago. I’ve done my hardest to update it to keep current. A recent comment had a valid bitch. I always refer to a lousy cigar by saying there are lots of $5-$9… Read More ›

• Esencia Cigars by Brother of the Leaf, LLC | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 5, 2014 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 (Measures at 7.5 x 42) “Lancero” Body: Medium/Full Price: Unknown Esencia Limited Edition Sampler w/Palio Cutter Esencia cigars are made by Mark Aub who owns Palio Cutters. From CigarPlace.biz: “Our… Read More ›

• American Legion Toro by Blanco Cigar Company| Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 5, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Aged 3 Years) Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $5.75 MSRP Thanks to Jason Harding and BestCigarPrices.com for supplying samples. At the moment, BCP is the only place these cigars… Read More ›

• The Katman on Myspace and His Music | Press Release

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 4, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  I reactivated my old Myspace page. I’m mainly interested because of the 9 songs on my page. You can listen to an old bootleg Curved Air song. You can listen to the Eddie Munster “Whatever Happened to Eddie” single. You… Read More ›

• Oliva Serie G Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 4, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban-Seed Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 4.5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Press” Body: Medium Price: $5.30 MSRP This has been hiding in the bottom of my humidor since Jesus was in grade school. And I… Read More ›

• Trinidad Habano Reserve Siglo VI | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 4, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cubano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.10 MSRP According to the Trinidad folks, the Trinidad Habano Reserve Siglo VI is the newest and boldest version of the Trinidad line. The… Read More ›

• Azan Premium White and Burgundy Cigars by Roberto Duran Premium Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 3, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo (Grade 5 & 6) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Esteli), Brazilian Size: 4.875 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.00 Roberto Duran unveiled Azan Cigars at the 2013 IPCPR trade show. The cigar line comes in… Read More ›

• Blanco Liga Exclusiva de Familia Double Corona Connecticut | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 3, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Connecticut Seed Shade Grown- Talanga Valley Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 54 “Double Corona” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 This is definitely an old school blend. I’ve had to wait almost 4 months for them to be… Read More ›

• Mike Ditka Throwback Edition Toro by Camacho Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 2, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Maduro (5th Priming) Binder: Brazilian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $10.00 I previously reviewed the Camacho Ditka 89 on Feb, 8 of this year. I was less than impressed. Two… Read More ›

• Padron 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 1, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $13.00 I realized that while I have reviewed this cigar on other blogs for online stores, I don’t have it in my catalog. So… Read More ›

• Primer Mundo La Hermandad | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 1, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Caballito-Robusto” Body: Full Price: $8.10 Primer Mundo La Hermandad, and Clase Reserva, made their debut at the 2012 IPCPR trade show. Here is part of their press release for… Read More ›

• The Release of “American Legion Premium Cigars” by Blanco Cigar Company | Press Release

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 28, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  The Blanco Cigar Company is proud to announce the release of American Legion Premium Cigars. This is a landmark moment for Blanco Cigars and The American Legion, as they partner to bring a top shelf product to the market, while… Read More ›

• La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial El Jocko #1 Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 28, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubana Size: 4.5 x 32/54 “El Jocko #1-Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $7.18 This little oil soaked firecracker is a gorgeous cigar. It truly looks like it was dipped in 10-40 motor oil…. Read More ›