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Ezra Zion Revolver Saturday Night Special ‘21 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Vintage Criollo ‘98 Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.99 This stick was purchased upon release in 2021. With all those aged tobaccos, it should be ready to hit the pavement. BACKGROUND: You… Read More ›
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Viaje Summerfest 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Strength: Full Price: $11.00 BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co.: “Viaje Cigar Company owner Andre Farkas has been creating blends that have been receiving tremendous buzz throughout the cigar… Read More ›
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Fiat Lux by Luciano Institutions | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Pueblo Nuevo, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 5 x 50 ‘Institutions’ Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 I’ve had these cigars hibernating naked for 5 months. This cigar has been reviewed and reviewed and reviewed. I… Read More ›
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H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Belicoso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 6.125 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $7.84 – $12.18 These cigars have been marinating naked in my humidor for 3 months. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co: “The name recalls distinguished quality… Read More ›
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Drew Estate BOTL 2019 Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.75 My sticks have had 2 months humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com (6-25-2019): “This project occupies a special place in our hearts at Drew Estate,”… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Le Carême Belicosos Finos 2022 LE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 After 14 months of no REM sleep due to uncontrolled pain from my cervical radiculopathy, I finally saw the right doc. I’ve seen… Read More ›
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Warped Eagles Descent 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 5.625 x 52 Toro Especial Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 My cigars have been percolating naked for 2-1/2 months. I should have done more research… Read More ›
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Bolivar Cofradia Lost & Found EMS | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra (Aged 5-8 Years) Binder: U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican (Habano Seco), Honduran (Habano Seco), Nicaraguan (Habano Viso) Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $6.99 The cigars have been hibernating naked in my humidor for nearly… Read More ›
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Partagas Añejo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon, U.S Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Mexican Size: 4.5 x 49 Petit Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $6.99 My cigars have been simmering naked for 4 months. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co.: “The Partagas Anejo Petit Robusto a… Read More ›
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Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D’Aosta | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Cafe Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $12.30 My sticks have had 6 months of naked humidor time and 2 days of dry boxing. BACKGROUND: Epernay is named after the… Read More ›
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Small Batch Dawn by SBC | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 Photo courtesy of Small Batch Cigar: My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. I also bought the Small Batch ‘H’ at the… Read More ›
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Cavalier Geneve White Series | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Binder: Connecticut Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Paraguay Size: 4.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $9.25 My review stick has 5 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular Production From Cavalier Cigars: “THE WHITE SERIES IS THE ORIGINAL BLEND… Read More ›
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La Galera Imperial Jade | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Dominican Criollo (Jacagua Farm) Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano (Jacagua Farm) & Criollo 98 (La Canela Farm) Size: 6 x 52 Piramide Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 I’ve had my review cigars for 5 months. Dry boxed today’s victim… Read More ›
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GRAN HABANO ANNOUNCES 20TH ANIVERSARIO | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Gran Habano Press Release: “It is with great pride that after 27 years in business as a company, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our brand, Gran Habano. It is a wonderful feeling to reach this special milestone as… Read More ›
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New Secret Alec Bradley Releases ~ Oh the Humanity! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
You gotta read this…from an Alec Bradley Press Release. AB actually sent out pixelated photos of their secret releases…It’s fucking cigars…not nuclear codes!!! Be still my beating heart…I can barely breathe not knowing what these are. (The Alec Bradley PR… Read More ›
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ATL Black 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Masaya region) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Jalapa, and Pueblo Nuevo) Size: 6.5 x 56 Gran Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.20 I’ve had these cigars resting naked for several months. BACKGROUND: According to ATL Cigars: “An… Read More ›
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Dissident Cigars Limited Release ‘Molotov’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Press Release: June 15, 2022 “DISSIDENT Cigars announces Limited Release MOLOTOV, a new release available for the first time at PCA 2022 in Las Vegas. The MOLOTOV is a limited edition release offered on a first-come, first-served basis to Oveja… Read More ›
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Cohiba Serie M 2022 Corona Gorda | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano), Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa) Size: 6.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $29.99 A $30 cigar. And I don’t play golf. Who am I going to impress with… Read More ›
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Isabela Cigar Co. 2022 Ltd Edition Mammoth 660 PepperHead | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Prieto/Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Gordo Strength: Medium Price: $12.95 BACKGROUND: Total production is 2000 cigars. From the Isabela Cigar website: “Loaded with Spinning Transitions of Ever-Changing Flavor Profiles. Hints of Chile-Peppers,… Read More ›
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Tatuaje ME II | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.00 BACKGROUND: The original ME blend was a limited release in 2012. Only 1000 bundles of 15 cigars per size were put… Read More ›
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June 6, 1944 ~ D-Day | Katman
To those whose fathers, or grandfathers, participated in WWII. I grew up listening to my father, Sgt. Stanley Kohn’s, stories about war during his two years in the European campaign. He told me how scared he was as the Higgins… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Guardian of the Farm Cerberus | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 2012 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 44 Lonsdale Strength: Full Price: $9.50 I have allowed my cigars to marinate naked for 3 months. BACKGROUND: Released February 2022 Regular production ~ Boxes of 15 From Atlantic… Read More ›
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HVC Hot Chocolate Cake Privada 2021 Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50-$11.00 I believe the cigar was released in November 2021. I’ve had mine for several months. I found no info on… Read More ›
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Founders Cigars & Cigars for Warriors Announcement | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
North Oaks, Minnesota (May 24, 2022) Founders Cigar Company (Founders) is proud to announce that for this Memorial Day weekend, beginning Saturday, May 28th through Monday, May 30th, for every cigar purchased from their website, they will match with a… Read More ›
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Ash Quarterly/Alec Bradley Release Ltd. Edition Prensado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Press Release: Full Name: Alec Bradley Prensado Gran Belicoso Size: 5.5 x 56 Wrapper: Honduras (Trojes) Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Honduras/Nicaragua MSRP: $13.45 Production: 2200 Cigars, with 1200 set aside for donation to Cigars For Warriors. “The Prensado Gran Belicoso was… Read More ›
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Isabela Cigar New Release “PepperHead Mammoth 2022” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Press Release: Isabela Cigar Company is releasing our first Ltd Edition of 2022: The Mammoth 660 PepperHead. It is based upon our extremely popular “Mammoth” larger gauge portfolio. The Mammoth 660 is a ‘more accessible’ 6 x 60 vitola with… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan Barber Pole 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Candela / Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Honduran, Panamanian Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $11.15 Photo courtesy of Atlantic Cigar: BACKGROUND: Released February 2022 Limited Edition: 2000 boxes of 24 From Atlantic Cigar: “Since… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel White Label | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade U.S.A. Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Nicaraguan, Undisclosed (Insiders tell me it’s Bonneville Salt Flats) Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Photos courtesy of Rocky Patel: BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released: November 2021 Get… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Box Pressed Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.75 I bought my sticks from Atlantic Cigar in early February…thereby, giving the cigar 3 months of naked humidor time…. Read More ›
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La Aroma de Cuba Pasión | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Long before Southern Draw, Isabela Cigar, AJ, and Casdagli, Don Pepin Garcia was my favorite blender. His style of cigar making was directly… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Metamorphosis | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Corojo ‘99 Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 Photo courtesy of Cigar Federation: BACKGROUND: This is a Cigar Federation exclusive. Only 1900 cigars were produced. For more info on this cigar,… Read More ›
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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.96 Photo courtesy of Atlantic Cigar: I reviewed the companion piece in the Habano version mid-March. It was stupendous. The Maduro had a… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel Sixty | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 Photo courtesy of Rocky Patel Cigars: I bought a couple sticks from Atlantic Cigar around 3+ months ago. Fingers… Read More ›
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Regius Small Batch Series Orchant Fat Perfecto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 60/54 Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $13.95 ($12.56 @ Atlantic Cigar) Photo courtesy of Atlantic Cigar: I reviewed the Regius Orchant in June 2014 and loved it. You can read it here…. Read More ›
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Blender Series Indiana Ortez by Small Batch Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Connecticut Desflorada Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega/Esteli/Jalapa Size: 6.25 x 44 Corona Larga Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 Photos courtesy of Small Batch Cigar: I’ve had these sticks hibernating for only 5 weeks. Smoked one last night and… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana/New Andalusian Bull/But There is a Catch! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
All photos courtesy of La Flor Dominicana: Cigar Aficionado reveals this day that LFD is bestowing the opportunity for you to bid on a King Tut sarcophagus with their 2016 cigar of the year entombed inside: The Andalusian Bull. I… Read More ›
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My Timeless Comedy Playlist Pt.1 | Katman
This is what I watched on TV growing up: I had this sign made and have had it hanging on the porch since 1972:
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Release of the Cigars for Warriors 10th Anniversary Nubber | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors is proud to announce the availability of the official Cigars for Warriors 10th anniversary “Live2Serve” Nubber. Commemorative Nubbers will go on sale Friday, April 15th at thenubber.com and will retail for $50 in… Read More ›
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Warped Nicotina | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo & Criollo Size: 5.5 X 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $11.00 Thanks to SBC for the kind use of their photos: BACKGROUND: Released January 2022 Factory: Tabacos Valle de… Read More ›
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.7 | Katman
Trip #7 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… Cool. Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.6 | Katman
Trip #6 down Baby Boomer’s Lane…. Don’t Bogart this post dudes, share… Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.5 | Katman
Trip #5 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… It’s been a gas… Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.4 | Katman
Trip #4 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… Have a groovy kind of day… Phil
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Crowned Heads Special Editions Le Patissier | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan ~Jalapa Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan ~ Ometepe & Pueblo Nuevo Size: 6.5 x 44 Lonsdale Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 I’ve had my sticks hibernating, unclothed, for 3 months. I tried one a month in… Read More ›
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.3 | Katman
Trip #3 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… Have an outta site day! Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.2 | Katman
Trip No.2 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… Have a bitchin’ day! Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.1 | Katman
A short trip down Baby Boomer’s Lane… HAVE A NICE DAY! Phil
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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $13.50 I am reviewing this cigar 10 days after receipt. I’ve only done this a couple times in 10 years. I might be whistlin’ Dixie… Read More ›
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8 Minutes of Slow Whiskey Blues | Katman
Thank you, Rick.
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Viaje Mrs. Hatchet 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 50 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 I have held on to this stick for almost 4 months. Seems time is up. 99% of these sticks have vanished into… Read More ›
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Padilla Finest Hour Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 ($2 less online) I’ve had this cigar for over 6 months. Why review a cigar that was released 2-1/2 years ago? Glad… Read More ›
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Plasencia Small Batch Corojo Robusto Box-Pressed | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.60 These cigars were purchased from Atlantic Cigar….2 months humidor time. They appear to be a limited production so times’ a wastin’. Atlantic Cigar also produces… Read More ›
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ACE Prime The Sergeant ~ PCA Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ’99 Rosado Binder: Double USA Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli Ligero, Jalapa Viso, Pueblo Nuevo Viso) Size: 5 x 58 Robusto Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 (A buck less online) I’ve had these cigars in hibernation, naked, for… Read More ›
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Mil Días Magicos Edición Limitada 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 4.5 x 52 Petit Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 I have had these sticks marinating naked for over 2 months. Due to the limited release, time to get out… Read More ›
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Emilio Cigars LJZ Lonsdale LE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano ~ Sungrown Barber Pole Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 42 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 I bought a couple singles 3 months ago from Atlantic Cigar. (Yes. Before they became a sponsor). BACKGROUND: Released October… Read More ›
