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Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 6th Birthday Edition (Small Batch Cigar Exclusive) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Corojo Rosado) Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99) Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99 & Criollo ‘98) Size: 4.5 x 48 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.08 by the box. $8.00 per stick in a fiver. Katman promo code saves you 10% and brings… Read More ›
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Flatbed Cigars Panacea Green PA Broadleaf | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Cuban seed Habano Filler: Triple Ligero (Piloto Cubano, Olor Dominicano, and Nicaraguan) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.45 While it is nice to see reasonably priced and good cigars rounding the $10… Read More ›
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Ave Maria Holy Grail 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $15.30 MSRP ($10.00 online) Current special on Cigar.com: $29.99 with promo code: HOLY Photo credit Cigar.com: This is one of the most confusing cigar… Read More ›
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Kristoff Pistoff | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $9.58 ($2 bucks less at Atlantic Cigar for a Single) Yes, I know I am the last guy in North America that has either… Read More ›
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Plasencia Reserva Original | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 X 44 Corona Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $7.90 ($7.20 at Atlantic Cigar) This cigar has been around for over 4 years. Maybe you’ve already smoked one. Maybe not. The point is that reviews… Read More ›
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Esteban Carreras Cashmere | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 (Bought singles for $7.65 from Atlantic Cigar…Know what I like about Atlantic Cigar? They always provide the option for singles on every cigar. Most… Read More ›
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Partagas Decadas 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Cameroon Seed Binder: Connecticut Havano Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan (Estelí, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.99 (I did find the price fluctuates with a savings of up to $4) Another $18 cigar to… Read More ›
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Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary Edicion Limitada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 X 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 BACKGROUND: 15,000 boxes of 12 released Released October 2021 There really isn’t any in depth information about this blend in terms of how much… Read More ›
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Warped El Oso Blanco 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 I bought two cigars early November. They have 2-1/2 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: El Titan de Bronze in Miami Blender: Kyle… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars New Release “PECCADILLOES” A Crowdsourcing Project | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
January 13, 2022 Southern Draw Cigars’ Press Release: Something new, something different and something to talk about. Our first Press Release of 2022 before you get flooded with exciting TPE 2022 news. We are excited to announce our first ever… Read More ›
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Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 764 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 64 Strength: Full Price: $13.95 I reviewed the 2019 Triqui Traca in the Robusto 5 x 52. Loved it. I was gifted this cigar by Steve Saka. The cigar… Read More ›
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Ferio Tego Generoso Limited Edition 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $21.00 (Found it for $2 less online) Two separate releases. One being the Generoso that I am reviewing today. And the Elegancia. As I noodled around… Read More ›
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20 Acre Farm by Drew Estate (Pre-Release Samples) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Grown Connecticut Binder: Honduran Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa), Florida Sun Grown Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $13.40 I bought these sticks from Atlantic Cigar. They had pre-release cigars with no bands. It… Read More ›
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My Top 25 Cigars of 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1. Southern Draw Cigars Manzanita 2. Isabela Cigar Co. Super Corona 3. Sin Compromiso Paladin de Saka 4. ReviveR by Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf 2021 5. Highclere Castle Victorian 6. Aging Room Rare Collection 7. Hiram & Solomon Grand… Read More ›
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ATL Cigar Co. Magic | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Pueblo Nuevo (A municipality in the Estelí Department of Nicaragua… 52 kilometers from the city of Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan Pueblo Nuevo, Estelí, and Jalapa Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 I was… Read More ›
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Isabela Cigar Co. Super Corona (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorada Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 38 Strength: Full Price: $8.95 RELEASE DATE: December 15 on the Isabela Cigar Co. website. I assume this will be a limited-edition cigar, but it could be a regular… Read More ›
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HVC Black Friday 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua (Corojo 2012, Criollo ’98) Size: 4.375 x 54 Robusto Extra, Short Toro, Perfecto…Pick the name you like. Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 BACKGROUND: Limited Production: (600) 50 count cabinets Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa… Read More ›
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My Friend, Skip | Katman
My dearest friend of almost 64 years died. Friends since 4th grade. Skip and I discovered rock n roll together in the early 60’s. He was the instrument that forced me to take music seriously. It was his idea to… Read More ›
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Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.70 BACKGROUND: I found nothing. Not even on the Caldwell Cigar website. After extensive research, I did find this version of its background… Robert Caldwell… Read More ›
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Laranja Azulejo by Espinosa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Grande Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.60 (Less online) I’ve had these cigars marinating for only a month. I tried one and felt it was ready to… Read More ›
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Isabela Cigar Co. Newest Release: “The Mammoth” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
“Isabela Cigar Company just released the long awaited The MAMMOTH. These two sizes are our largest vitolas to date: 7 x 70 $13.95 8 x 80 $14.95 This project created one of the most difficult blends we have ever developed…. Read More ›
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AVO Syncro Caribe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.80 ($9.85 online) My good buddy, Aaron H, has been bugging me to review this cigar for months and months and months, I am officially… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust StillWell Star Aromatic No. 1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Grade A Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro “Cultivo Tonto” Filler: Nicaraguan with Black Cavendish, Golden Virginia, and Burley pipe tobaccos Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $15.30 “Each cigar is delicately finished with a cabeza… Read More ›
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Aging Room Rare Collection | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Hybrid Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 55 Robusto (Scherzo) Strength: Full Price: $15.50 BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com (7-14-2021): “There’s a new Aging Room series coming to store shelves in August, as Rafael Nodal has announced… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust StillWell Cigars Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
“Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) has begun shipping its highly anticipated StillWell Star® handcrafted luxury pipe tobacco cigar to its Purveyors. “The initial release includes four unique expressions, each representing a particular pipe tobacco genre custom blended… Read More ›
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La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Criollo de Oro Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.49 General Cigar sent these to me 3 months ago. I haven’t smoked one making this review a total crap shoot…. Read More ›
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RoMa Craft Tobac Baka Hunter Gatherer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Undisclosed Size: 6 x 54 Toro Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.70 Many thanks to an alcoholic reader for accidentally sending me these cigars. They have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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CAO Flathead V21 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Habano Filler: Dominican Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 6 x 60 Carb Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 ($12.50 online) Thanks to Tom K. for donating these cigars. The cigars have gotten 3 months humi time. For… Read More ›
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Villa Casdagli Pigasus | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican/Ecuadorian/Nicaraguan/Peruvian Size: 5 x 54/58 Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 I’ve had the cigars for 3 months. BACKGROUND: Released June 2021 Regular production From the Casdagli Cigars website: “To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Casdagli… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum Lonsdale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano ~ Medio Tiempo Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Vintage Proprietary Size: 6 X 44 Lonsdale (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.89 I first reviewed the Kudzu Lustrum Belicoso in 2019 and thought it was the cat’s pajamas…. Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Diamond L.E. 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 X 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.85 (Can be had for a dollar less online) The cigar shape was introduced in 2020. Look around, and while it was an extremely limited… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Fraternal Order Blue Corona | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 42 Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 ($7.00 at Cigars International) I reviewed this blend in late July in the Toro size. It didn’t go well. I… Read More ›
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Illusione Classic Cruzado Domenicos Extra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo and Criollo) Size: 6 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 Thanks to Peter W. for the dough for the purchase of these cigars. He is on the Newsletter list. I… Read More ›
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601 La Bomba Warhead VII Churchill – Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 50 Churchill Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.50 Thanks to Peter W. for the dough for these cigars. He is on the Newsletter list. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar: “La Bomba… Read More ›
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Fuente Fuente OPUS X 20TH Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $40-$400 EACH!! Many thanks to Peter L. for sending me this cigar. He is on the Newsletter list. BACKGROUND: Released: 12-7-2016 Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y… Read More ›
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Casdagli Cigars Daughters of the Wind Wide Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Cafe Binder: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Fina Filler: Peruvian Habano Seco, Dominican Criollo Volado, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Many thanks to Kevin C. for donating to the cause so I was able… Read More ›
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Southern Draw New Releases | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Southern Draw’s Press Release: Southern Draw Cigars to release exclusive NEW KUDZU LUSTRUM at Cigars International Hamburg. Southern Draw Cigars will release a special size of its award-winning KUDZU LUSTRUM, a Lonsdale 6.0×44 size that has been expertly box pressed…. Read More ›
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Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega & Esteli) Size: 5.5 x 42 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 A couple sticks of the new release were gifted to me by good friend, Aaron H. He is currently in… Read More ›
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HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.35-$13.00 Look, I know there have been lots of reviews…you’ve probably already bought some and smoked the cigars…but…I…don’t…care. I am going to review it anyway. The… Read More ›
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Asylum Limited Series Friday The 13th 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 46 Gran Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 I’ve only had the cigars for 1-1/2 months. But as it is a limited series and only 700 boxes of each size were… Read More ›
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ATL Cigar Co Announces the ATL Magic | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Atlanta, GA — ATL Cigar Co (www.atlcigar.co) announces the launch of its fourth line of cigars, the ATL Magic. To be released to ATL Cigar Co’s network of 50+ premium cigar retailers on October 16, 2021, the ATL Magic celebrates… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Co. Viaticum 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Honduran Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.25 Thanks to Jack M. for the gift card so I could snag these cigars. I’ve reviewed 19 BLTC blends from 2014-2021. I… Read More ›
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Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 50 LC50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.96 I bought a fiver thanks to Derek Sanderson donating some dough to keep me current and still reviewing. I’ve also gotten small donations… Read More ›
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NEW RELEASE: Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder ‘The Ascension’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
“On September 23, 2021, Southern Draw Cigars will release the newest Jacobs Ladder, a Belicoso Fino which is 5.5×52, a size that we customarily offer with a box press and open foot format, a blend that takes us back to… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Parallel Universe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés, Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 Piramides Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $9.99 Thanks to Adrian V. for the fiver. I’ve reviewed 25 different Southern Draw blends since 2015. Everyone a stellar cigar…. Read More ›
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Tatuaje Fausto Culebra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 Strength: Full Price: $7.50 Many thanks to Keith B. for the cigars. This stick has 3-1/2 months humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com (8-25-2021): Released May 2021 “The Tatuaje… Read More ›
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Espinosa 601 Black Limited Edition 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 I want to thank Tom K. for the sticks. BACKGROUND: Before I proceed with quoting Halfwheel.com, I am long overdue in showing that I… Read More ›
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Dedicación Mitre by All Saints | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $9.95 BACKGROUND: Regular Production Released June 2021 (This is referring to the new Mitre size). Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) From Halfwheel.com (8-20-2020):… Read More ›
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Salty Cigars? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I have a question for my readers. Sometimes, a cigar tastes horribly salty to me. I googled the shit out of this issue. And I got a million different answers of which none made sense to me. I don’t think… Read More ›
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Espinosa Warzone Box Pressed Short Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Honduran Filler: Colombian, Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 48 Short Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (I got a 10 pack for $65 from Cigar Page) I’ve allowed these cigars to marinate naked for nearly 4 months. I… Read More ›
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Nica Libre x AGANORSA | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 MSRP ($5,75 online) (I paid $3.50 on Cigarbid.com) I have had these things marinating for 3 months. I found 3 written reviews. The reviewers… Read More ›
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Diesel Crucible 2021 Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.00 (Can be had online for $8.00) Samples were provided by General Cigar. I’ve had these marinating naked for 3 months. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Highclere Castle Edwardian | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa Criollo & Ometepe Corojo) Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $16.00 MSRP ($1.50 less online) Thanks to Adam von Gootkin, Co-Founder & CEO at Highclere Castle Spirits, for… Read More ›
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Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.69 I received these cigars from General Cigar in early June. They’ve had 3 months of naked humi time. I wanted to… Read More ›
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Just Released Curved Air Book | Katman
This book came out today. It reads like a vanity, self published biography that leaves out all the juicy stuff. It is a puff piece. It is merely a compilation of quotes, interviews, and stories that have been around for… Read More ›
