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Don Reynaldo 70th by Warped Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Length: 6.5 x 48 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 My cigars have been naked in my humidor for 2 months. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Warped Cigars owner, Kyle Gellis, credits his… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dual Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 (Jalapa & Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $11.50 My cigars have had only 1-1/2 months of naked humi time. Clearly, a spoiler alert. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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A Passing | Katman
My second cousin, Fred Selden, is gone. Fred was 5 years older than me and grew up in Los Angeles. He became an iconic reed player who did thousands of recording sessions. First and foremost, Fred was a jazzer from… Read More ›
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Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 (aged six years) & Corojo ‘99 Size: 4.5 x 48 (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 My cigars have been streaking naked across the quad at Marquette for… Read More ›
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Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 60 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 These cigars have been sitting naked in my humidor for 5 months. You cannot buy this cigar as only a small amount was… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription June 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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HVC Black Friday 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano ‘92 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.50 My cigars have been lying naked in my humidor for 4 months. Original release was October 2022. Therefore, the cigar has had an… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club Viva La Vida Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 7 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $17.17 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “This is the… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club Choshi by Artesano Del Tobacco Blended by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $12.63 The cigars have laid nude in my humidor for 3 months. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Artesano Del Tobacco is renowned for their… Read More ›
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Casdagli Mareva JURE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.25 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $30.00 My stick has had 3 months of naked humidor time. Funny thing about my cigar. Instead of the name, JURE…it says JURA. I spoke to Andrew… Read More ›
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Liga Privada Único Serie Year of the Rat 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.99 (When released) This cigar has had substantial humidor time. Should be interesting to see how it fared over the last 3… Read More ›
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Bunny Droppings Wabbit Season 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Size: 7 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 This cigar has one month of naked humi time. I received this cigar in the Luxury Cigar Club Palladium Subscription box of 5… Read More ›
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AT LAST! New Products from “Perfec Cigar Solutions” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Would you like to win new “Perfec Cigar Solutions” products? A contest, or two or three, will be announced very soon…watch this space. VISIT PERFEC CIGAR SOLUTIONS TO READ ALL THE INFO THAT’S FIT TO PRINT ABOUT THESE PRODUCTS AND… Read More ›
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HVC 10th Anniversary Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Rosado) Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Corojo 2012, Criollo ‘98 Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $13.90 My cigars have been laying naked in my humidor for two months. Release: 2,000… Read More ›
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Padrón Family Reserve No. 95 Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 These cigars were released in March of 2022. Number of Cigars Released: Unknown BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Available in both sun-grown natural and maduro wrapper,… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Toro 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.99 My sticks have been on a nude beach in downtown Milwaukee for 3-1/2 months. The sticks were released in February 2023. Only 2750… Read More ›
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Unicorn Alert! ~ Saka Dondurma ‘2019’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Hybrid Criollo Ligero (Aged 5 Years), Nicaraguan Corojo ’98, Nicaraguan Criollo’ 99, & Wisconsin Comstock Size: 6 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: Originally $15.90 in 2019. You can’t buy them… Read More ›
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ADVentura Barbarroja’s Invasion Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Medio Tiempo Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $14.20 BACKGROUND: Released August 2022 Regular production Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura Aging: Raw tobacco between 4-5 years, rolled cigars 4-5 months THE… Read More ›
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Four Kicks Capa Especial Lancero Limited Edition 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7,5 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 My sticks have had a bit over 3 months of lazing about naked in my humidor. Once again, it is déjà vu all… Read More ›
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Casdagli D’Boiss DB52 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Costa Rican Size: 4.75 x 52 Petit Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 My sticks have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released in May 2022. Jeremy Casdagli has not disclosed the number… Read More ›
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El Güegüense 5 Year Aniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa Size: 4.75 x 60 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 This cigar has had 2 years 8 months of humidor time. BACKGROUND: These cigars were released in September… Read More ›
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100 Fundadores Poker Selection | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Peruvian Pelo de Oro Filler: Caribbean & Central American Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 The cigars have been sitting unclothed in my humidor for nearly two months. BACKGROUND: Blend designed by Felipe… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Tuxtla Lomo de Cerdo (Pork Tenderloin) L.E. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.125 8 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $12.00 I’ve kept this cigar naked, against its will, in my humidor for two months. BACKGROUND: Not much info on this cigar other… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Mil Días Marranitos E648 LE 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 6.125 x 48 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 My cigars have laid nude with their genitals exposed in my humidor for 7 weeks. I’ve ridiculed the cigars for their Hollywood… Read More ›
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HSC Hugo by Warped Cigars (SBC Exclusive) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Corojo, HVA, Dominican Piloto Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 I’ve had these cigars running wild and naked in my humidor for 6 weeks. Another limited production that I feel… Read More ›
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ATL Cigar Co. Wise Blood | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado HVA Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 42 Lonsdale Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $9.99 My cigars have spent one month naked in my humidor. I believe this is a regular production cigar. BACKGROUND: Released March… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Member May 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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Cohiba Spectre 2023 (2022) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Hybrid of Cuban-seed Pelo de Oro and Connecticut-seed Filler: Dominican Piloto Cuban-seed, Honduran Jamastran, La Entrada & Olancho San Agustin, Nicaraguan Estelí (Viso and Ligero) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $129.99 I’ve had… Read More ›
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CAO Amazon Basin LE 2023 Extra Añejo Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian Bragança, Colombian, Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.99 I’ve had my cigars lying nude in my humidor for 3 months. Even though this was an extremely limited release, there… Read More ›
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Davidoff Dominicana | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Republic – Hybrid 257 Binder: Ecuador – Hybrid 151 Filler: Dominican Republic – San Vicente Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Seco, Dominican Republic – Piloto Visus, Corojo 99 Seco, Yamasa Visus Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price:… Read More ›
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Felipe Gregorio 30 Aniversario Don Felipe XLP | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: 10-year Costa Rican Pelo de Oro Filler: 22-year-old Honduran Habano ‘98 Copan Ruinas Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $40 Only 7500 cigars were released 2 years ago last month. They aren’t cheap. And… Read More ›
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Freud Cigar Co. AlterEgo Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Sumatran Filler: Dominican Pelo de Oro/Corojo/Havana 92/Barrel Aged Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium-Full Price: $28.00 This photo comes through the courtesy of Freud Cigar Co.: I have two cigars sitting… Read More ›
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Meerapfel Cigar Meir Master Blend Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Vintage African Cameroon Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 7 x 47 Churchill Strength: Full Price: $50.80 I’ve had my cigars running wild in the streets for nearly two months. And yes, I realize that I am once again reviewing… Read More ›
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Davidoff Millennium Lancero Limited Edition 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexico – Sumatra Seco Filler: Dominican Republic – Mejorado Seco / Piloto Seco / San Vicente Visus / Yamasa Ligero Size: 7 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $29.00 I’ve had my cigars ruminating and raving naked… Read More ›
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Wildfire The Intro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelï & Jalapa), U.S.A. Pennsylvanian Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 I reviewed the new Wildfire The Wanderer yesterday and found it to be a very good cigar…. Read More ›
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Wildfire Wanderer Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Dominican Piloto, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Pennsylvanian Broadleaf, Paraguayan Size: 5.25 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.99 I received these cigars a month ago and since they are extremely limited, I will review them in… Read More ›
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Punch Spring Roll | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: U.S.A. Broadleaf Filler: Colombian, Dominican, Mexican, U.S.A. Broadleaf Size: 4.5 x 50 Petit Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.99 Released: Feb. 1, 2023 Cigars Released: 5,000 – 25 Count Boxes Every reviewer is on the General Cigar… Read More ›
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Viaje Honey & Hand Grenades The Falchion Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.20 This is a limited release, but quantities are a mystery. Only a few online stores still have them for sale. The cigars, according… Read More ›
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Megilla from Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 6 x 54 Torpedo Strength: Full Price: $4.00 My sticks have been marinating naked for 4-1/2 months. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Page: “Megilla is a full-flavored, full-bodied, boutique Nicaraguan gem. If you’re… Read More ›
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Boneshaker Tombstone Morning Star | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $6.00 The cigar came out in 2021. The only big online store that I found that carries them is JR Cigars. The retail… Read More ›
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Humo Jaguar Grande ~ “Original 2011 Cigar” ~ Limited Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Oscuro Viso Binder: Honduran (Talanga) Filler: Honduran Cuban-seed Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Medium Price: $12.80 I’ve had my sticks aging naked in my humidor for 3 months. BACKGROUND: I reviewed this cigar in 2014 and gave it… Read More ›
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La Gloria Cubana Society Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Olancho San Agustin Binder: Honduran Jamastran Filler: Honduran Jamastran and La Entrada Size: 6.25 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 I seem to have ventured into the lane of reviewing expensive cigars lately. I shall… Read More ›
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Sommelier Premier Cru by SOMM | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican (1997 Harvest) Binder: Dominican (2007 Harvest) Filler: Dominican San Vicente viso 2018/Peruvian Pelo de Pro Visas from 2017/ BVS African hybrid 2017 Size: 6 x 49 Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $30.00 I am diving headfirst into this cigar… Read More ›
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Sommelier BDX Robusto by SOMM | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso Filler: Honduran Broadleaf, Mexican San Andrés, Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 I am diving headfirst into this cigar review totally blind. Haven’t smoked one… Read More ›
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Warped The Devil’s Hands | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ’99 Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaragua Criollo ’98 and Corojo ’99 Size: 6 x 44 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From the Warped… Read More ›
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Davidoff Year of the Rabbit Limited Edition 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuador – Hybrid 238 Binder: Mexico – Negro San Andres Filler: Dominican Republic – Yamasa Visus / San Vicente Ligero / San Vicente Seco / Piloto SecoFiller:Nicaragua – Esteli Seco Size: 5-15/16” x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium Price: $50.00… Read More ›
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NV Edition Lancero by Sinistro Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Corojo Maduro (10 Years Aged) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero, Pennsylvania Ligero, Dominican Olor Size: 7 x 44 Lancero Strength: Full Price: $20.00+ BACKGROUND: These cigars were released in 2022. I’ve had this Lancero… Read More ›
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Valacari Astronomia Pre-Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Freud Cigars Limited Edition Agape | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Valacari MK19 Black Iris | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Blender Series Felipe Gregorio – Small Batch Cigar Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Flor De Las Antillas 10th Anniversary by My Father | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Handmade Humidors by JML Modern | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Killing Time…damn cold | Katman
Make time to watch this marvel of 9 minutes 29 seconds…
