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Stasis Almost Complete | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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Espinosa Las 6 Provincias CMW 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar: “The Espinosa Las 6 Provincias cigars are a limited release first introduced at the 2018 IPCPR Trade… Read More ›
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Black Prince Torpedo ~ SBC Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVB Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Esteli) Filler: Dominican Piloto, Nicaraguan Ligero, Peruvian Viso Size: 6.125 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 BACKGROUND: I was not able to find any information on this brand or blend. I contacted Andrew… Read More ›
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Milwaukee PD Fallen Officer Peter Jerving | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
MPD Officer Peter Jerving went above and beyond and made the ultimate sacrifice. He was killed in the line of duty on February 7, 2023. He was just 37 years old. This description comes from MPA Fallen Heroes Funds: “Officer… Read More ›
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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich The Chef’s Special (BP) Figurado LE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I had to have these. Nope. Too soon for a review. Just a heads up that only 2500 boxes were produced and they are disappearing as quickly as my virginity once I learned to play bass guitar at 15. According… Read More ›
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A Lot of Cock Ups | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am sitting here in my vertically striped pajamas as I write this. My doctor put me on some aggressive anti-stroke meds. It has cocked up my palate. (I hear you laughing). It should only last two weeks at the… Read More ›
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Montecristo Volume 2: The Rendezvous | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Seed 2000 Binder: Broadleaf Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $16.10 (Can be had for $2-$3 less online) Cigars were gifted to me by a good friend. The cigars have 5 weeks humidor… Read More ›
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Caldwell Pacific Standard | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Corojo Binder: Ecuadoran Sumatra Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 60 Gordo Strength: Medium Price: $5.00-$11.00 I’ve had my sticks marinating naked for two months. I paid $5 each in a fiver of Gordos. You can get the Double… Read More ›
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El Septimo ~ The Sacred Arts Collection Raphael Robusto Extra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Robusto Extra Strength: Full Price: $18.00 This special cigar was gifted to me by a special friend. The cigars are available at Small Batch Cigar (10% off for promo code… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Free Will ~ Cigar Page Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Condega Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Condega, Ometepe, Jalapa Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Grande Strength: Full Price: $4.95 by the box / $5.63 by the five pack I bought these cigars on a whim several… Read More ›
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Morphine Robusto Torpedo Box Press 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés & Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Box Pressed Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 I’ve had my sticks sleeping quietly naked in my humidor for 6 weeks. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I bought… Read More ›
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CAO BX3 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Brazilian, Honduran, Mexican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.49 I have had these cigars marinating naked in my humidor for nearly 5 months. I blew my theory that… Read More ›
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Caldwell Long Live the Queen | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 This is odd. These cigars were officially released two days ago and yet I’ve had my cigars for 6 days since I ordered… Read More ›
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Jeff Beck 1944-2023 | Katman
The greatest rock guitarist in the world passed yesterday. The music world is heartbroken.
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My First Review Since Having a Stroke | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $7.49 ($6.00 Online) I had a stroke on Jan. 4. Took me down like a $20 whore with sharpened bicuspids. I dodged a… Read More ›
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My Top 25 Cigars of 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1. DT&T Muestra de Saka The Bewitched 2. Choshi by Artesano Del Tobacco 3. Alfonso Extra Añejo 4. Hyperion by El Titan de Bronze – SBC Exclusive 5. Mi Querida Black SakaKhan 6. Viva La Vida Lancero – LCC Exclusive… Read More ›
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Alfonso Extra Añejo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5 x 52 Robusto #2 Strength: Medium Price: $39.99 My sticks were procured from Luxury Cigar Club in their monthly Platinum Cigar Club. For $51, you get 4 or 5… Read More ›
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Gran Habano 20th Anniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Grown (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Colombian, Peruvian Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $14.00 My cigars have rested naked for 4 months. The cigars have been aged an additional 2 years… Read More ›
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Simon Rojas 32nd Anniversary Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.125 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.35 ($7.52 from Atlantic Cigar for a single. $6.68 each in a fiver) My cigars have been hibernating naked for nearly 3 months. The… Read More ›
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Family X Loyalty Freki San Andrés | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 & Corojo, USA Pennsylvania, Size: 6 x 54 Gran Toro Strength: Medium Price: $11.99 My cigars have rested naked for 3 months. Bought my sticks from Luxury Cigar… Read More ›
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Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Criollo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Criollo Binder: Undisclosed (Proprietary) Filler: Undisclosed (Proprietary) Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $17.25 (Can be had online for up to $3 less) I’ve had my cigars resting naked in my humidor for two months. Lost &… Read More ›
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DT&T Muestra de Saka The Bewitched | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican (Cultivo Tonto San Andrés Negro) Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S.A. Size: 6.625 x 48 Strength: Full Price: $19.75 My sticks have had 2 months naked humidor time. Cigars were supplied by Steve Saka. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH:… Read More ›
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Ozgener Family Cigars Bosphorus B-52 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dark Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut, Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Ometepe, Jalapa, Esteli Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $12.75 My sticks have been lying spread eagle naked in my humidor for over two months. Released August… Read More ›
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New World Dorado by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega and Esteli) Size: 5.5 x 60 Gordito Strength: Full Price: $12.60 (Can be bought for $11.40 online) These cigars have gotten 2 months of naked humidor time. The… Read More ›
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Ace Prime (Luciano) Mas Igneus | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ‘98 Binder: Brazilian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.45 My cigars have been lying naked in their humidor for almost 2-1/2 months. If you’d like to read the low down on this… Read More ›
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Warfighter .50 Cal Field Maduro ~ GUEST REVIEW ~ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Maduro (Nicaragua) Binder: Habano (Nicaragua) Filler: Habano (Ometepe, Nicaragua), Habana (Jalapa, Nicaragua), and Columbia Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Photo courtesy of Warfighter Tobacco Association: Today, the reins are being taken over by Larry… Read More ›
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Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends. | Katman
And thanks to dear friend, Vince Nylin, for this:
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Hyperion by El Titan de Bronze ~ SBC Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Sumatran Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 I bought these cigars from Small Batch Cigar…the only place on planet Earth or Star Cluster “47 Tucanae” (Marked down from 47.99 due to a… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Sfumato in C Major PCA Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut hybrid Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatran Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 6.75 x 48 Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $10.95 Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo ~ Estelí, Nicaragua As this is a limited cigar without Crowned Heads divulging the number, I am reviewing… Read More ›
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Ave Maria Dark Knight | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.2 x 54 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.00 I gave these little babies two months of naked humidor time…maybe more. Spoiler Alert: When the description says full strength, it ain’t… Read More ›
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Happy Halloween 2022 | Katman
Too scary for prime time….Little Eddie wearing a “Whatever Happened to Eddie?” tee shirt. On a younger note, my 5 year old grandson Scott detaining and arresting 2 year old brother Jacob for breaking out of Milwaukee County Jail.
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PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Maduro 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Dominican Corojo Size: 5 x 52 SP22 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 ($12.63 online)($7.99 at Thehumidor.com)($9.00 at Cigarcountry.com) My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time. It is… Read More ›
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A Most Probable Waste of Everyone’s Time | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
You know what? I’ve gone over my reviews from the last year to see how I look as I prepare for being part of the most important set of documents since the Magna Carta…cigar reviewers releasing their Top 25 Cigars… Read More ›
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Freud Cigar Co. SuperEgo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaragua Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Large Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 Before we begin, my leaf stats differ from other websites. I garnered my list directly from the Freud website. Something else… Read More ›
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Ponce Cigars Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: U.S.A. Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: U.S.A. Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 My cigars came from the Luxury Cigar Club Monthly Subscription Service. Of the three sizes: Robusto, Robusto… Read More ›
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Ain’t They Lovely by Lovely Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 BACKGROUND: The tobacco is aged 1-2 years prior to rolling. Mike Gehm and Keith Archiquette are co-owners. From the Lovely Cigars website: “In Green Bay,… Read More ›
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West Tampa Tobacco Co. Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Dark Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega Viso, Esteli Ligero) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.99 My fiver was bought from sponsor Small Batch Cigar 3-1/2 months ago. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is… Read More ›
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SOUTHERN DRAW CIGARS ANNOUNCES LIVE DRAWING FOR PECCADILLOES “Small Sins” Contest | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Southern Draw Cigars: SOUTHERN DRAW CIGARS, LLC today announced the date for the LIVE drawing of the GRAND PRIZE, 2nd and 3rd prizes and alternate winners on Black Friday, November 25, 2022, at 8:00 pm EST. The prize package is… Read More ›
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Ezra Zion Ride or Die Special Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Colorado (Aged 9 Years) Binder: Undisclosed (Aged 6-13 Years) Filler: Undisclosed Aged (6-13 Years) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 These cigars were bought from Luxury Cigar Club and I’ve had them marinating naked in my… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Announces ‘Evening Primrose’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Pre-Sales begins today at Cigars International Cigar Fest. This is the SDC press release: Austin, TX — The Southern Draw Cigars family has been working late into the evening for years with the AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. to add a… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Shade Grown Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Grande Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 The cigar has only had two months of naked humidor time. Who knows what lurks behind the curtain? THE WHOLE MEGILLAH:… Read More ›
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Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Negrito Mejorado Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5 x 54 Robusto (Grand Tour) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 I’ve had my cigars simmering naked in my humidor for 3 months. Should be ready to go. BACKGROUND: Released:… Read More ›
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Unicorn Alert! Viaje Holiday Blend Robusto 2015 (Aged 7 Years) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 54 (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium-Full Price: $8.60 in 2015 BACKGROUND: There is virtually no information about this cigar other than it existed. Only a tiny handful of reviewers touched… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Announces New “Morning Glory” Blend | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The Southern Draw Press Release: “The Southern Draw Cigars family and AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. have fervently collaborated for 10 years, this time fusing six different tobaccos, in creating our gentlest blend. Resulting in an incomparable brown butter flavor somewhere… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Announces 3 New IGNITE Blends | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Southern Draw Cigars is HONORED to announce three additions to its Fall Release 2022 schedule with the fourth and fifth installments of the IGNITE some good charitable campaign as it joins forces with Warriors on the Fly* and the United… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Expands 3 Popular Lines | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Straight to the SD press release… “Southern Draw Cigars, the family-owned premium cigar brand announced two new line extensions for the DESERT ROSE cigar blend and one new size in the Jacobs Ladder Brimstone cigar blend, and an exciting new… Read More ›
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Short Pause for Head Cold | Katman
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Diesel Fool’s Errand Stubborn Fool | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Honduran (Jamastran Valley) Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $9.99 BACKGROUND: Courtesy of Halfwheel.com (3-23-2022): “Stubborn Fool is the first of the new Fool’s Errand trilogy from Diesel. It’s a unique… Read More ›
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Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Four sizes with a release of 1500 boxes each. I’ve reviewed all the Las Calaveras since its release in 2014…except for… Read More ›
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Escobar Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 These cigars have been naked and dormant in my humidor for 3 months. BACKGROUND: From Escobar Cigars: “Escobar Maduro Premium Cigars are a… Read More ›
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New Casdagli Cigars Release: ‘Cypher 3311’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The new line of Casdagli Cypher 3311 is an homage to Jeremy Casdagli’s grandfather who was imprisoned by the Germans in WWII. This is directly from the Casdagli Cigars website: “The name of this unique line of cigars Cypher 3311… Read More ›
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AVO Improvisation LE22 Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 55 Robusto Grande Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $16.00 I’ve had this cigar marinating naked in my humidor for 5 months. Should be rarin’ to go. BACKGROUND: Released: March 22, 2022 Blender:… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.875 Inches x 52 Robusto Larga Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 My sticks have been in a naked coma for over 3 months. BACKGROUND: Blender: Ernesto Perez Carrillo / Jon Huber Factory:… Read More ›
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CAO Pilón Añejo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Honduran Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.89 I’ve had my fiver for 4-1/2 months. It’s a CAO. I hope this is long enough. BACKGROUND: From General Cigar: Production: 5,000… Read More ›
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Latitude Zero Signature | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Dominican Habano, Connecticut Broadleaf Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 I’ve had my sticks for 3 months. Got them before they were released. BACKGROUND: This cigar… Read More ›
