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Daughters of the Wind Dahman by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Peruvian, Dominican Size: 7.1 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 Today we take a look at the Daughters of the Wind Dahman by Casdagli Cigars. Samples provided by Casdagli Cigars. They are a… Read More ›
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Diamond Crown Black Diamond | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Havana Seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $17.25 (Around $2.00 less online) Today we take a look at the Diamond Crown Black Diamond. I bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente… Read More ›
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H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Menendez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican (Andullo and Pilotico) Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the H. Upmann Hispaniola By Jose Mendez. I bought a… Read More ›
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Camacho Corojo Distillery Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Ligero Binder: Honduran Barrel-Aged Corojo & Corojo Ligero Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Camacho Corojo Distillery Edition. Samples provided… Read More ›
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Protocol Probable Cause | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Protocol Probable Cause. Samples provided by Juan Cancel. The cigar has been reviewed many times… Read More ›
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AJ Fernandez Dias De Gloria | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 Short Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the AJ Fernandez Días De Gloria. I bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: According to Tobacco Business: “The cigar… Read More ›
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CAO Flathead V19 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Connecticut Habano Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano), Nicaraguan (Estelí, Condega, & Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the CAO Flathead V19. Samples were provided by General Cigar. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Binder: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican (Triple Ligero) Size: 6 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone. Samples provided by Robert Holt. After… Read More ›
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Rojas Statement Habano Cigar Federation Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano (?) Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Rojas Statement HABANO Cigar Federation Exclusive. Bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “Noel Rojas is like one… Read More ›
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Viaje 10 Plus Two And A Half Red | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98, Corojo ‘99 Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.48 Today we take a look at the Viaje 10 Plus Two And A Half Red. BACKGROUND: According to… Read More ›
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Protocol Sir Robert Peel ~ Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 Today we take a look at the Protocol Sir Robert Peel Natural. Thanks to Juan Cancel for samples. BACKGROUND: Regular production From Cigar Dojo:… Read More ›
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Partagas Limited Reserve Decadas 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Honduran San Augustin Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 49 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.99 (Around $12.00 online) Today we take a look at the Partagas Limited Reserve Decadas 2019. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Journal: “Partagas returns with… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Private Blend Connecticut #1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.69 (Can be had for $10 online) Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Private Blend Connecticut #1. Samples provided by Southern… Read More ›
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“…So Sorry, Uncle Albert” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The 1966 photo above has nothing to do with anything. I’ve been fighting a summer cold for two weeks now and if I can’t breathe, I can’t review. You become a senior citizen, like 4 of my readers, and your… Read More ›
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A Story… | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’ve been fighting a head cold for a week and haven’t been able to review. So, here comes Chapter 4 from my other blog called “Blue Star Adjustments.” I wrote all 18 chapters in one sitting in 2012. I never… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Blackbird Raven Cubra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ’98, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Blackbird Raven Cubra. Bought a fiver from Cigar Federation. BACKGROUND: From Cigar… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Private Blend #3 Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.69 (Can be had for $10 online) Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Private Blend #3 Habano. Samples were provided… Read More ›
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Camacho Scorpion Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $6.55 MSRP (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Camacho Scorpion Sun Grown. I’m reviewing this cigar because… Read More ›
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FQ Proper Toro Gordo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Honduran Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Honduran Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the FQ Proper Toro Gordo. BACKGROUND: Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A According… Read More ›
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Gurkha Château De Privé | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Desflorado Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 46 Rook Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $10.00 ($8.00 if you shop around online) Today we take a look at the Gurkha Château De Privé. BACKGROUND: Factory: PDR Cigars According to… Read More ›
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Micallef Grande Bold Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 (654N) Strength: Full Price: $8.99 Today We take a look at the Micallef Grande Bold Nicaragua. Everyone and his brother have already reviewed this 2018 release. So, in Katman… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Le Careme Belicosos Finos LE 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Crowned Heads Le Careme Belicosos Finos LE 2019. Thanks to my bud, Ken Glass. BACKGROUND: According… Read More ›
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Viaje Hamaki Omakase | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.89 Today we take a look at the Viaje Hamaki Omakase. Thanks to Jayson Oertel. This is a limited-edition release but I found several online stores… Read More ›
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Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 (I found the price $1.57 less at Atlantic Cigar) Today we take a look at the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2019. BACKGROUND: According to… Read More ›
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La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Olor & Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.29 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Fraternal Order ‘Black’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 7 x 60 Gran Gordo Strength: Really Full Price: $10.25 ($9.75 bought in a 10-count bundle) Today we take a look at the new Southern Draw Fraternal Order ‘Black’ Samples… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Fraternal Order ‘White’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 Today we take a look at the new Southern Draw Fraternal Order ‘White’ Samples were provided by Cigars International. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera A.J…. Read More ›
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Isabela Cigars PepperHead 2019 Ltd. Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 by the 5 pack/$7.56 by the 25-count box Today we take a look at the new Isabela PepperHead 2019 Ltd. Edition. Samples were provided by… Read More ›
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Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Corona Larga Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro. Bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: According to Cigar Aficionado (April 11, 2019):… Read More ›
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Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: 10-year San Andrés Maduro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown. Samples provided by Stolen Throne Cigars Co. BACKGROUND: According… Read More ›
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La Flor de Cano Foundry | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Piloto Cubano Binder: Dominican Filler: Honduran, Mexican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $6.75 MSRP ($3.00-$4.00 @ Cigar Page) Today we take a look at the La Flor de Cano Foundry. I bought a fiver from… Read More ›
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Cohiba Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Olor and Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $19.99 ($16.80 online) Today we take a look at the Cohiba Connecticut. Samples… Read More ›
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Henry Clay War Hawk | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran Criollo ‘98 Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.52 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Henry Clay War Hawk. BACKGROUND: According to Halfwheel.com: “As for… Read More ›
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Cavalier Genève Black Series Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: San Andrés Negra Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Cavalier Genève Black Series Robusto. BACKGROUND: Release Date: February 2017 Manufacturer: San Judas Tadeo Blended… Read More ›
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Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask ~ Pre-Release ~ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask. Samples provided by General Cigar. To be released June 6,… Read More ›
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Man O’ War Ruination 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Gordo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Full Price: $13.50 ($8.00-$11.00 online) Today we take a look at the Man O’ War Ruination 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Gordo. I bought a fiver on a one day… Read More ›
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Hoyo La Amistad Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Oscuro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 4.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.29 Today we take a look at the Hoyo La Amistad Black. A few sticks were received by my concubine, Kellie. Is… Read More ›
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BLTC Bishops Blend 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Connecticut, & PA Broadleaf Size: 6.25 x 46 Corona Larga Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 Today we take a look at the BLTC Bishops Blend 2019. A gift of a fiver from… Read More ›
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2019 Diesel Hair of the Dog Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 ($2.00 less online) Today we take a look at the 2019 Diesel Hair of the Dog Limited Edition. Samples were provided by… Read More ›
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Punch Diablo by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro ~ Aged 4 years Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran Habano Jamastran Ligero, Nicaraguan Habano Estelí Ligero, Nicaraguan Habano Ometepe Ligero Size: 5.25 x 54 Diabolus Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.79 ($5.06 by the 5 pack/$4.65 by the… Read More ›
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Isabela Cigars Belicoso X | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 54 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.20 Today we take a look at the Isabela Cigars Belicoso X. I bought a pair that came in the March Madness sampler of 10 Isabela… Read More ›
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Hiram & Solomon Fellow Craft | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Indonesian Sumatra-Seed Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Ometepe, Habano Jalapa and Ligero Habano Estelí Size: 6 X 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.55 MSRP (Can be bought online for a buck, or more, cheaper) Today we take… Read More ›
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Powstanie Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican Criollo, Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero, Nicaraguan Condega & Jalapa Size: 5 x 50 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Powstanie Habano. A gift. BACKGROUND: From the Powstanie web… Read More ›
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Sinistro Last Cowboy Maduro Scala LE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 4.5 x 38/60 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 Today we take a look at the Sinistro Last Cowboy Maduro Scala LE. A gift from a dear friend…. Read More ›
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Fuente Fuente OpusX 2005 Double Corona | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7.625 x 49 Strength: Medium Price: $14.50 in 2005 ($67,000.32 in 2019 dollars) Today we take a look at the Fuente Fuente OpusX 2005 Double Corona. A gift. BACKGROUND: Rated 95 in 2005…. Read More ›
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Room 101/Matt Booth X Privada Cigar Club EXCLUSIVE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: HVA Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican C98 and Criollo Size: 6 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Today we take a look at the Room 101/Matt Booth X Privada Cigar Club EXCLUSIVE. The only sticks I’ve smoked worth a… Read More ›
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Aging Room Solera Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Dominican Habano Filler: Dominican Habano Size: 4.75 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $7.95 ($7.00 online) Today we take a look at the Aging Room Solera Corojo. Three months of naked humi time. BACKGROUND: From Cigar… Read More ›
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Padilla Finest Hour Sungrown Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 (Around $7 online) Today we take a look at the Padilla Finest Hour Sungrown Habano. Received one sample from Privada Cigar Club. They are… Read More ›
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Steampunk Maduro by Cigar Federation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Steampunk Maduro by Cigar Federation. Snagged a 5 pack a couple months ago. One cigar was smoked… Read More ›
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Viaje Scotch Bonnet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.875 x 50 Figurado Strength: Full Price: $8.56 Today we take a look at the 2019 Viaje Scotch Bonnet Bought a 5 pack in January and smoked 2 prior to review. Cleared… Read More ›
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“We interrupt this program to annoy you and make things generally more irritating” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
“He’s not the Messiah—he’s a very naughty boy!” –Monty Python’s Life of Brian “Strange women lying in ponds, distributing swords, is no basis for a system of government!” –Monty Python and the Holy Grail “The mill’s closed…” “… There’s no… Read More ›
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Isabela Cigar Co. Fire-Crackers | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Desflorado, Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Medio Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan (Including Aged Medio Tiempo and a “sliver” of Nicaraguan triple-aged ligero) Size: 4.25 x 38 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Isabela Cigar… Read More ›
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Nomad Signature Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the Nomad Signature Toro. Samples were provided by Fred Rewey. BACKGROUND: This was Nomad’s last release before Fred… Read More ›
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Gran Habano Blue in Green | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Gran Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Gran Habano Blue in Green. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “George Rico’s Gran Habano brand has a new… Read More ›
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HVC Black Friday 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.40 Today we take a look at the HVC Black Friday 2018. Samples were provided by Havana Lounge and Cigar in Milwaukee (414-258-8219). BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
