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Casdagli Cigars Daughters of the Wind Cremello | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Puriscal Filler: Dominican Caramelo and Peruvian Pinar Size: 7.5 x 39 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $19.00 Today we take a look at the Casdagli Cigars Daughters of the Wind Cremello. I bought a threesome… Read More ›
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Cohiba Royale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler: Honduran Jamastran, Nicaragua Jalapa and Estelí Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $28.99 Today we take a look at the Cohiba Royale. Got samples from General Cigar two months ago…. Read More ›
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2019 Mi Querida Triqui Traca by DT&T | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 Dark Corona Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Ligero Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $10.25 Today we take a look at the 2019 Mi Querida Triqui Traca by DT&T. I got a… Read More ›
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Covid Free! | No Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am no longer infected with the CoronaVirus…yeah, baby. I felt I was getting worse almost a week ago. I went to the ER on Sunday the 3rd. My pneumonia is gone but they swabbed me again. The results showed… Read More ›
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1901 Capitolio | No Cigar Reviews by the Katman
A first for me. A reader sent me a few cigars including this 1901 Capitolio. He bought a sealed box of 50. He said he has smoked half of them. Not sure what I’m supposed to do with it as… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Muestra De Saka Unicorn Diademas Deluxe Coffin | No Cigar Reviews by the Katman
$100.00 Each
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Rocky Patel Number 6 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 44 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $8.90 MSRP (Around $2.50 on Cigar Bid) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Number 6. Regular production since summer of… Read More ›
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Gotham House Blend Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $3.40 Today we take a look at the Gotham House Blend Connecticut. This is going to be a strange review. The backstory… Read More ›
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Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez Limited Edition Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Full Price: $14.00 MSRP ($8.50 from JR) Today we take a look at the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez Limited Edition Toro. I bought a… Read More ›
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Happy Sequestered Easter and Passover to Everyone!
My nearly 3 year old grandson, Scott…wish we could be there. Momma has a Sex Pistols thing: And Charlton Heston celebrating Passover in Spanish: Zoom until you’re senseless today. Drink Mad Dog 20/20 until you come back to your senses…. Read More ›
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Isabela Cigar Co. to the Rescue with Special Offer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Isabela Cigar Co. has released a C-19 Survival Kit. (Click on this link) 10 Ct Luxury Box Survival Kit, includes: 2 Ltd Edition TransPorter Dbl Perfecto 2 Ltd Edition PepperHead Gordo 3 Sparkle Robustos 3 True Cuban Coronas $98.00 All… Read More ›
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Diesel Delirium L.E. 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Ometepe Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Tilt Price: $10.00 ($2.00 less from Cigars International) Today we take a look at the new Diesel Delirium L.E. 2020. Thanks to… Read More ›
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Punch Knuckle Buster | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $5.49 (Almost a buck less online) Today we take a look at the new Punch Knuckle Buster. Received samples from Cigars International. The sticks… Read More ›
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My Father La Promesa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.80 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the My Father La Promesa. I got a fiver from Cbid for $25.00. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Sinistro Cigars Mr. Candela | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Candela over a Mexican San Andrés wrapper Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.08 Today we take a look at the Sinistro Cigars Mr. Candela. Bought these at Prime Cigar in… Read More ›
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Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.65 Today we take a look at the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua. I bought a fiver. This was Cigar Aficionado’s top cigar of 2019 with a rating… Read More ›
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Unicorn Alert ~ 2007 Punch Rare Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Mild/Medium Price: ?? Today we take a look at a Unicorn 2007 Punch Rare Corojo Torpedo I received from a dear friend. BACKGROUND: Everyone… Read More ›
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Don Julio Punta Espada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Mejorado Binder: Dominican Corojo Unico Filler: Dominican Habano 20/20 Ligero , Dominican Ligero, Dominican HVA Ligero, Dominican Piloto Mejorado Ligero Size: 6.75 x 54 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $13.99 ($1.50 less if you look around) Today we… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Headley Grange Chamuco LE 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Gordo Strength: Full Price: $10.95 Today we take a look at the Crowned Heads Headley Grange Chamuco LE 2019. BACKGROUND: Released: December 2019 Cigars Released: 1,500 Boxes… Read More ›
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Hoyo La Amistad Dark Sumatra by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 4.5 x 50 Robusto ‘Espresso’ Strength: Full Price: $8.00 (A buck less online ~ I paid $3.80 on Cigar Bid) Today we take a look at the Hoyo La… Read More ›
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Talavera Edicion Exclusiva Second Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Talavera Edicion Exclusiva Second Edition. This is an Atlantic Cigar exclusive. Thanks to my… Read More ›
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Daughters of the Wind Pony Express by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Puriscal & Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Oscuro Ligero & Peruvian Size: 6 x 48 (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium Price: $16.99 Today we take a look at the Casdagli/Bespoke Daughters of the Wind Pony Express. I… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel The Edge Barrel-Aged | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Honduran Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel The Edge Barrel-Aged. Thanks to Joseph Jobes and Alex Gougher of Cigars… Read More ›
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Emilio Cigars AF1 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Emilio Cigars AF1 2019. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “If you think you’ve smoked Emilio Cigars… Read More ›
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Bellas Artes Maduro by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Size: 6 x 48 Short Churchill ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.80 (Paid $6 each on Cigar Page) Today we take a look at the Bellas Artes Maduro… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Juárez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Crowned Heads Juárez. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo Released December 2018 Regular production According to Halfwheel.com… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican, Mexican San Andrés Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019. Many thanks to buddy,… Read More ›
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The New PerfecPak by PerfecDraw | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Dr. Rod Kurthy has come up with the perfect cigar accessory carry along. The schmuck that I am, I always end up stuffing my cigar stuff into the pockets in my jeans or coat…and then getting home and find I’m… Read More ›
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Southern Draw CEDRUS Lancero to Debut at TPE 2020 Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Press Release from Southern Draw Cigars: Southern Draw Cigars to reveal the CEDRUS Lancero at TPE 2020 Cigars Southern Draw Cigars announces NO price increases for 2020! The love of lanceros, those long, thin cigars is nothing new for the… Read More ›
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Brick House Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 60 Mighty Mighty Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.40 (Can be had for as low as $6.75 online) Today we take a look at the Brick House Maduro. Samples were provided by… Read More ›
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A Major Shift In Cigar Convention Policy by Cigar Industry | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Cigar Aficionado 1-10-2020: “Major Cigar Companies Pull out of PCA Trade Show” “Four of the biggest companies in the premium cigar business will not be attending the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show this summer. Among the absent will… Read More ›
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Fratello The Texan | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Dominican Andullo, Nicaraguan Estelï, Pennsylvanian Ligero Size: 7.125 x 58 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Today we take a look at the Fratello The Texan. I bought a fiver from Cigar… Read More ›
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Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega & Estelï, Pennsylvania, USA Size: 6.5 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Habano. I bought a fiver from Cigar… Read More ›
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Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Havana Seed CT #142 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.75 Today we take a look at the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142. Bought… Read More ›
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La Palina Paley’s Vault | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 ($6.00 online) Today We take a look at the La Palina Paley’s Vault. I won a fiver on Cbid for $12.50 ($2.50 per stick)….Uh-oh…. Read More ›
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Protocol Confidential Informant (Exclusive) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Box Pressed Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the Protocol Confidential Informant. Thanks to Alexander Gougher at Cigars International for the samples. BACKGROUND: Production:… Read More ›
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Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Medio-Tiempo Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Jalapa, Criollo ’98, Condega, Hybrid Estelí, Pueblo Nuevo Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at… Read More ›
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Isabela Cigar Time-Traveler 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo – a sliver of Nicaraguan unripe Ligero…a sliver of Nicaraguan Corojo… Read More ›
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Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.125 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper. I’ve had it since it was released in September; or about 3… Read More ›
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New ISABELA Time-Traveler Holidays 2019 Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The Isabela Cigar Co. Press Release: “Isabela Cigar Company is ecstatic, as our long-awaited and by far most sought after Ltd Release, the ISABELA Time-Traveler, is dropping December 13th 2019!! The Time-Traveler is the truest “Journey” of a cigar, blended… Read More ›
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First Look ~ Cubariqueño Announces Protocol ‘Confidential Informant’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cubariqueño Announces Protocol ‘Confidential Informant’ in a joint venture with Cigars International. They have been released to the Cigars International Super Stores. You need to reach out to a friend that lives near the locations and snag a favor. A… Read More ›
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Oscar Valladares Super Fly | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 54 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Oscar Valladares Super Fly. A gift from a friend and… Read More ›
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AJ Fernandez Rosa de Guadalupe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 I got a box of 20 on Cbid for $63.50 or $3.18 each. Today we take a look at the AJ Fernandez Rosa… Read More ›
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Katman’s Top 25 Cigars for 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
2019 was a good year for cigars…and cigar smokers. Southern Draw continues putting out immaculate cigars. Yes, I’m a fanboy of Southern Draw. Robert Holt just nails what my palate loves. It is uncanny how the Holts have been able… Read More ›
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Sir Robert Peel Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Box Pressed Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 Today we take a look at the Protocol Sir Robert Peel Maduro. Thank you to Juan Cancel for the samples. These sticks… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano ~ Medio Tiempo Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Vintage Proprietary Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum. I’ve allowed my Lustrums to meditate, naked,… Read More ›
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CAO Orellana | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Colombian, Dominican, Brazil ~ Bragança, Fuma em Corda Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.99 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the CAO Orellana. I got a fiver… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Desert Rose | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cloud Grown Claro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Desert Rose. Factory: AJ Fernandez Cigar… Read More ›
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Trinidad Espiritu | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.90 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Today we take a look at the Trinidad Espiritu. I’m back after over 4 weeks of a virus compounded by the… Read More ›
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Pony Express ~ Limited Edition Daughter of the Wind by Casdagli Cigars ~ Press Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Small Batch Cigar in collaboration with Casdagli Cigars launches limited edition cigar based on the Daughters of the Wind Line. The new blend is called “Pony Express”, a nod to fast shipping and fantastic service provided by Small Batch. It… Read More ›
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I Can’t Quit You Baby | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Nov. 16 Finally, after 28 days of this bastard having me by the throat, it’s over. What a ride. Don’t wish this on anyone. Need a few days to regain my palate and off we go. Thanks for your support…. Read More ›
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Bombay Tobak M.Esteli | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano), Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Bombay Tobak M.Esteli. BACKGROUND: According to Cigar Aficionado (August 30, 2019): “Bombay Tobak, best… Read More ›
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New BlendLab YY-4550 by AJ Fernandez from Cigars International | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Oscuro (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 4.5 x 50 Strength: Full Price: $3.50 in bundles of 20 for $69.99 Today we take a look at the brand new BlendLab YY-4550 by AJ… Read More ›
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Menelik by Foundation Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Condega and Jalapa) Size: 4.5 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $13.00 ($12.00 online) Today we take a look at the Menelik by Foundation Cigar Co. Bought a fiver… Read More ›
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CAO Session | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Vega Especial Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 5.25 x 54 Strength: Full Price: $8.59 Today we take a look at the CAO Session. Samples provided by General Cigar. OK. So, I’m the last… Read More ›
