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• Rocky Patel HR 500 Gary Sheffield 2013 Toro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 22, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran (Jamastran) Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.20 MSRP The Rocky Patel HR 500 made its debut at the 2012 IPCPR trade show. Rocky Patel Press Release: “July 23, 2012… Read More ›

• Free Premium Pipe Tobacco Giveaway Contest Now Over-Winners Posted | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 20, 2014 • ( 22 )

  

  The two winners of the pipe tobacco are Joey C. and custommartini. Email me with your addresses. You can get my email address on the home page under “About the Katman and How to Reach Me.” I HAVE NO WAY… Read More ›

• Man O’ War Ltd. Edition – Orange County Choppers by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 20, 2014 • ( 17 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Ligero Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $7.00 in boxes of 10 ($10.00 if bought by the single) NOTE 5-22-14: Gary of Orange County Choppers told me that… Read More ›

• Aquitaine Mode 5 by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 19, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Nicaragua Esteli, Condega, and a ligero leaf from Pueblo Nuevo Size: 5 x 50 “Short Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.29 by the box This is the latest and newest release from RoMa… Read More ›

• PSyKo SEVEN by Ventura Cigar Co. | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 19, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Hybrid Binder: Mexican Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Honduran Seco, Peruvian Viso, & PA Ligero Size: 5.5 x 46 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $6.50 I only learned about this company a couple months ago. Ventura Cigar Co. makes a… Read More ›

• Herrera Esteli Lancero Edicion Limitada | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 18, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 “Lancero” Body: Full Price: $12.00 The legendary Willy Herrera moved from El Titan de Bronze in 2011 to join forces with Jonathan Drew. Together, they came up with this… Read More ›

• El Primer Mundo Liga Miami Robusto | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 18, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan (All Ligero) Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 This blend has been around a while, since 2011, but is new to me. So you say to… Read More ›

• Man O’ War Ltd. Edition – Orange County Choppers – Sneek Preview | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 17, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  I’ve only had these cigars a few days and decided to light one up. Well, dang me. It is a fine cigar. Not ready for review yet but I am impressed. This is what CI has to say about the… Read More ›

• Room 101 Daruma Gold Mutante | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 17, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Honduran Corojo, Dominican Criollo Size: 7 x 38 “Lancero” Body: Full Price: $8.25 MSRP A new variation on a theme by Matt Booth. Take the Room 101 Daruma and replace the… Read More ›

• Matilde Renacer Corona by José Seijas | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 17, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 MSRP I only learned about this cigar a bit over a month ago. The sticks were released only recently and I had to… Read More ›

• CroMagnon Fomorian EMH by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 16, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Candela Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 “Robusto Extra-EMH” Body: Medium Price: $7.75 This is a very limited edition cigar. Less than 2500 cigars were produced. Everyone sells the cigars for $7.75. This includes… Read More ›

• Gurkha Signature 1887 Black Rothchilde | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 15, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Peruvian, Indian Size: 6 x 55 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.66 MSRP This is a Gurkha I had never heard of. One good sign is that it is included on the Gurkha web… Read More ›

• Free “Cigar Freaks” Stickers | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 14, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  I have around 500 of these stickers that are 2″ x 2″. If you would like 2-3 of them, contact me via my email shown in the “About the Katman and How to Reach Me” section on the home page…at… Read More ›

• Blessed Leaf Kairos | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 14, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero (Jalapa & Esteli) Size: 6.25 x 52 Body: Medium Price: $8.95 The cigar made its debut in mid-2014. From the Blessed Leaf Press Release: “Kairos… Read More ›

• Leccia Tobacco Luchador El Hombre | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 13, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Pennsylvania Ligero, Honduran Ligero, Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Size: 5 x 54 “El Hombre-Robusto Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.10 MSRP Leccia is not a man of his word. He promised samples, in writing, and… Read More ›

• Leccia White Perfecto | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 12, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: African Sun Grown Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Ligero, PA Seco Size: 6 x 58 “Perfecto” Body: Full Price: Only Available in the Leccia Black & White Variety Sampler 6 Cigars $55.75 MSRP ($45.00 at BCP) From… Read More ›

• My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petite Robusto | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 11, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 50 “Petite Robusto” Body: Full Price: $10.87 MSRP ($6.25 if you shop around) Happy Mother’s Day to everyone. As I doubt anyone will bother reading many reviews today, I’ve… Read More ›

• Your Mom | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 10, 2014 • ( 2 )

  I want to hear from you. I would like you to add a story about your mother in the comment section. It can be about anything. I will start it off with a short one. I discovered weed in my… Read More ›

• J. Fuego Edición de Familia | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 10, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 “Belicoso Fino” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 MSRP This is an oldie but goodie for many of you as it was released in the latter part of… Read More ›

• Tatuaje Tattoo Caballero | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 9, 2014 • ( 11 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 There isn’t a lick of information on this cigar anywhere. Not even on the Tatuaje web site. But I have a secret friend that… Read More ›

• Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 8, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Condega) Size: 6.5 x 48 “Corona Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.75 MSRP I’ve reviewed the 20th Anniversary Sun Grown. Now it’s time for the Maduro.This stick is the latest… Read More ›

• CroMagnon Aquitaine EMH (Early Modern Human) by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 7, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli & Condega & Pueblo Nuevo) Size: 5 x 56 “Robusto Extra” Body: Full Price: $7.75 I’ve been dying letting this cigar sit in my humidor for over two weeks. I… Read More ›

• Bodega Premium Blends Reunión Digestivo | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 6, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Proprietary Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Esteli) Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP I recently reviewed the Bodega Premium Blends Reunión Aperitivo. An excellent cigar. From Atlantic Cigars web site: “Bodega… Read More ›

• “Tailored” Habano by Alec Bradley Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 5, 2014 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Habano Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.75 Good buddy, Jason Harding, of Best Cigar Prices knows me like a concubine. We have a deal. I must buy $500… Read More ›

• Pinar Del Rio Serie 1939 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 4, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $6.00-Or-Less than $2 at Cigarauctioneer.com I am making an educated guess based on a recent review of La Aurora Escogidos. There isn’t a shred of information… Read More ›

• AKA Cigars Nth Degree | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 3, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Broadleaf (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Dominican (Aged 4 Years) Filler: Dominica, Honduran, Peruvian (Aged 4-5 Years) Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto-Infinite” Body: Medium Price: $8.25 From AKA Cigars web site: “The Nth Degree is our new… Read More ›

• Gurkha Cigars Seduction | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 2, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Colombian Corojo Size: 5 x 55 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 From the Gurkha Cigars web site: “Seduction is an appealing, delicious cigar that is sure to seduce your palate with flavor. This… Read More ›

• Intemperance BA XXI Breach of the Peace by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 1, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Size: 5 x 56 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 A couple days ago, I reviewed the companion piece to this cigar called the Intemperance EC XVIII Brotherly Kindness. A wonderful cigar…. Read More ›

• J. Fuego Sangre de Toro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 30, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5.5 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.70 Single Price From Atlantic Cigars: “Jesus Fuego has done it again! With his extensive cigar knowledge and Cuban… Read More ›

• Intemperance EC XVIII Brotherly Kindness by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 29, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 56 Body: Medium Price: $7.00 From Atlantic Cigars: “Intemperance is the first cigar release under the newly formed ultra-boutique RoMa Craft Tobac Company. Produced in their Fabrica de Tobacco… Read More ›

• Epicurean Armando Gutierrez “Azul” Vintage 2008 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 28, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli & Jalapa) Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $9.50 Epicurean Cigars started their first limited production cigar in 2012. Owner, Steven Ysidron, left Savinelli to start Epicurean. Ysidron started… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Company “Redemption” | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 26, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium Price: $12.00 I bought a six count sampler of the blends around 6 weeks ago, or so. So far, I’ve just about been batting zero. Four of… Read More ›

• Epicurean AG Armando Gutierrez Vintage 2007 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 25, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Colorado Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Condega) Size: 6 x 52 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Epicurean Cigars started their first limited production cigar in 2012. Owner, Steven Ysidron, left Savinelli to start… Read More ›

• La Aurora Escogidos Natural | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 24, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.25 MSRP This is a La Aurora Event cigar. It is a limited edition cigar. It is also given to tourists that take the tour… Read More ›

• AKA Respect 2013 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 23, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: 5 Year Aged Criollo Ligero Binder: 4 Year Aged ’59 Seed Corojo from the Eiroa Family Filler: 4 and 5 Year Aged Dominican and Honduran from the Eiroa and Kelner Families Size: 5.5 x 50 “Hooah” Body: Medium/Full Price:… Read More ›

• Camacho Vintage Liberty 2007 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 22, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo/PA Broadleaf (Barber Pole) Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran & Pre-Embargo Cuban Tobacco Size: 6 x 48/54/48 “11/18 Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $16.50 (Or purchase two in a sampler of 10 limited edition “real” Camachos at Atlantic Cigar for… Read More ›

• Guayacan Cigars Habano | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 21, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa ’98 Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa ’98 Criollo Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.40 A Cuban expatriate by the name of Neil Rojas hadn’t been in the States that long when he… Read More ›

• Bodega Premium Blends Reunión Aperitivo | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 20, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Proprietary Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Condega) Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP From Atlantic Cigars web site: “Bodega Premium Blends has release their first line of cigars, Reunion that features… Read More ›

• Arturo Fuente Don Carlos | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 20, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 52 “Double Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.35 MSRP I strayed from my normal procedure reviewing this cigar. I had some severe construction issues with the first one that had me… Read More ›

• Epicurean Gonzo Vintage 2007 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 19, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Binder: Mexican San Andres, Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Condega) Size: 6 x 52 “Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $9.25 Epicurean Cigars started their first limited production cigar in 2012. Owner, Steven Ysidron, left Savinelli to start… Read More ›

• TL Johnson Tempio | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 18, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 I recently reviewed the TL Johnson Legend Reserve 63 Maduro. A solid, flavorful and bold blend. This is its baby brother: TL… Read More ›

• Pre-Release: Ortega Serie D Black | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 17, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli) Size: 6.25 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $9.25 First, I must thank Eddie Ortega for sending me the pre-release samples of his new blend. I’ve had these sticks in my… Read More ›

• El Cedro Cigars 14k | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 16, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Another gem from the Cigar Federation Store. From Cigar Federation: “El Cedro is the hottest new cigar to come out of the Kelner Boutique… Read More ›

• Total Flame Nicaragua by Total Flame Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 15, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Connecticut Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan, Mexican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $5.00 I became a member of Cigar Federation about a month ago and in the first week won a Total Flame Sampler 8 pack…. Read More ›

• Herederos de Robaina | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 15, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto Body: Medium Price: $8.00 Here is another great boutique brand from Cigar Federation. This cigar is totally new to me and while I bought a 5 pack, I have… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Company “Benediction” | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 14, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 I bought a 6 pack sampler, from Cigar Federation, which contained the entire line of BLTC cigars. Two reasons: First, they are not cheap and… Read More ›

• TL Johnson Legend Reserve 63 Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 14, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Maduro- (Country Not Disclosed) Binder: Honduran Filler: Peruvian Ligero, Nicaraguan Habano Seco Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.50 Oh, my lovelies, do I have a cigar for you today. No need to read the review. Just… Read More ›

• Rodrigo Cigars La Fortaleza | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 13, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 50 “Forte” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 A new cigar for me and I will be smoking it for the first time for this review. Yes, I bought it at Cigar… Read More ›

• Nomad S-307 by Nomad Cigar Company | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 12, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $7.20 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez This is another new brand for me that was introduced to me by Cigar Federation. Check out the… Read More ›

• DeSiena 312 K-4 by DeSiena Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 11, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Honduran Filler: Colombian Viso, Nicaraguan Viso Jalapa, Nicaraguan Ligero Esteli, Honduran Ligero Size: 4.5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 I could only garner a small bit of info on these cigars. First, DeSiena’s… Read More ›

• Dante by Dante Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 10, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Dante is a cigar I only learned about while window shopping at the Cigar Federation Store. According to the Dante web site, they… Read More ›

• Blanco Cigars Premiere Selection Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 9, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habana 2000 (Esteli) Binder: Honduran (Jamastran) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Esteli) Size: 6.5 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Full Price: $6.00 I’ve reviewed the Blanco Liga Exclusiva de Familia Double Corona Connecticut which is a fabulous cigar, the NINE,… Read More ›

• Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2010 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 8, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘05 Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Ligero ‘05 Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa Valley) Size: 6 x 54 “Gran Robusto-Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 (Price goes down to $6 by the 5 pack and $5 by the box) Good buddy, Andy… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Company “Last Rites” | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 7, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/full Price: $12.00 I recently became a member of Cigar Federation. They have their own online store of 40 different boutique brands. Several members have told me… Read More ›

• CRAFT 2013 La Campaña de Panamá Soberana by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 7, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut, Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: African Cameroon, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 60 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 MSRP I found four different names of the cigar on the internet. And of course, the RoMa Craft… Read More ›

• “Damn Good” Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 6, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran-grown Connecticut-seed Binder: Sumatran Filler: Indonesian, Nicaraguan, Mexican San Andres Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $2.50 by the box of 20 from BestCigarPrices.com only. As usual, Jason sent me another 25¢ house brand. Kidding. $2.50. BCP… Read More ›

• Total Flame Cigars Dark Line “Old School” | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 6, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havano Clara Binder: Dominican (Cuban Seed) Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian, Brazilian Size: 6 x 52 “Torpedo-Old School” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 NOTE: After completing this review, I was informed that Cigar Federation online store now has them in… Read More ›

• Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 5, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Havano Connecticut Oscuro Binder: Dominican La Vega Especiale Filler: Rum Barrel Aged Dominican, Honduran Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Full Price: $7.27 MSRP I received this cigar along with some sticks I bought at… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Company “Lawless” | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 5, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/full Price: $9.00 I recently became a member of Cigar Federation. They have their own online store of 39 different boutique brands. Several members have told me… Read More ›

• Blanco Cigars NINE | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 4, 2014 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan Triple Ligero Size: 7 x 38 “Lancero” Body: Full Price: $6.50 MSRP NOTE: 4-5-2014: I received this email from the Blanco Cigar Company this morning in response to my complaint of… Read More ›

• Asylum 13 Ogre Barber Pole | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 4, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Candela & Nicaraguan Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $6.30 MSRP Asylum Cigars is Christian Eiroa, Tom Lazuka, and Kevin Baxter. The original Asylum made its debut at the 2012… Read More ›

• Fratello by Fratello Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 3, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP From the Fratello Cigars press release: “Entrepreneur Omar de Frias is pleased to announce the launch of the Fratello cigar (label/brand)…. Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Company “Royalty” | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 2, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium Price: $9.00 I recently became a member of Cigar Federation. They have their own online store of 39 different boutique brands. I asked what should be my… Read More ›

• FQ Phenom No. 3 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 2, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (Cuban Seed) Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban Seed) Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran Habano (Cuban Seed) Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Phenom #3” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP I want to thank Mike from Cigar Hustler for the use of… Read More ›

• Total Flame FTW Toro Limited Edition 2013 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 1, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan “El Corojal” Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 NOTE 4-6-2014: I was just notified that Cigar Federation online store now carries the entire line in 5 packs. From Total Flame Cigars… Read More ›

• Take Heart | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 31, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  The dumpster diving is over. I have cigars ready for review. And I have them rolling in by the dozens. And all wonderful boutique blends that you want to know about unless you already do. (Huh?) Starting on Tuesday, 4-1-2014,… Read More ›

• Black Ops Habano | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 31, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 MSRP I am a desperate reviewer, and man. I have some beautiful cigars on the cusp of being ready…but not ready yet. And I… Read More ›

• Pinar del Rio Habano Sun Grown | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 30, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Habano Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.70 I’m dumpster diving…no disrespect to Abe Flores. But I have a bunch of cigars not ready for review and… Read More ›

• Pinar del Rio Oscuro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 29, 2014 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Habano Oscuro Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $6.00 I’m dumpster diving…no disrespect to Abe Flores. But I have a bunch of cigars not ready for review and a… Read More ›

• La Flor Dominicana 2013 Event Cigar | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 26, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: LFD Secret Binder: LFD Secret Filler: LFD Secret Size: 6.5 x 44 “Lonsdale” Body: Full Price: Unknown as they are given out, or sold, at LFD Events only. Thanks to Vanessa Arosemena-Quijano of La Flor Dominicana for putting me… Read More ›

• Henry Clay | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 25, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $5.95 MSRP ($3.80 at BestCigarPrices.com) This cigar has been around while you were peeing in someone else’s diapers. And by the looks of the… Read More ›

• La Gloria Cubana Serie N | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 24, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Capa Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Proprietary Filler: Nicaraguan Proprietary Size: 6.5 x 58 “Glorioso” Body: Full Price: $7.08 MSRP I reviewed the Serie R which I believe used to be the B & M version of the Serie… Read More ›

• Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicoso | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 23, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo & Criollo) Size: 5.75 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.85 MSRP This was Don Pepin Garcia’s first release, under his own name, back in 2005. It is not that easy… Read More ›

• Curivari Reserva Limitada Café Noir | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 23, 2014 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 “Café Noir 56” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.80 MSRP Authentic Cuban Seed Criollo and Corojo “For Teri- Who is at the beginning of her own cigar journey” I am an… Read More ›

• Joya De Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Toro 2013 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 22, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa) Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $13.00 MSRP From Atlantic Cigars: “Joya de Nicaragua is one of the most celebrated brands of the last half century. To… Read More ›

• Gran Habano Gran Reserva #3 2008 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 21, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (8 year old aged tobacco) Binder: Nicaraguan (7 year old aged tobacco) Filler: Nicaraguan (7 year old leaf from “La Santa Cruz” farm), Colombian (7 year old leaf from “La Joya del Valle” farm) Size: 6.125 x… Read More ›

• Miami Cigar to Serve as Exclusive US Distributor of Viva Republica | Press Release

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 20, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Miami Cigar to Serve as Exclusive US Distributor of Viva República MIAMI – March 19, 2014 Viva República, Inc. and Miami Cigar Co. are pleased to announce an exclusive distribution agreement effective April 1st 2014. Miami Cigar will sell and… Read More ›

• 5 Vegas High Primings | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 20, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Ligero Binder: Nicaraguan Ligero Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 6 x 48 “Double Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.00 I am currently stuck in the torturous wait for cigars to be ready to review so, instead, I go to… Read More ›

• Sancho Panza | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 20, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican (Piloto Cubano) Size: 5.2 x 50 “Valiente” Body: Medium Price: $3.00 For some unknown reason, the Sancho Panza has eluded my attention. Don’t know why except that I know it… Read More ›

• Black Ops Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 19, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 MSRP Black Ops cigars are made by Gurkha owner Kaizad Hansotia Normally, I don’t review house brands made by Gurkha. But a friend… Read More ›

• “New” 601 La Bomba | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 19, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto-Napalm” Body: Full Price: $8.50 MSRP 601 La Bomba Napalm was released in 2011. And only comes in boxes of 10. From CI: “La Bomba hails from the… Read More ›

• Zino Embassy Selection Limited Edition Piramides 2012 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 18, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: 702 Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 5.5 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium Price: $11.00 MSRP Atlantic Cigars is having a closeout special on these cigars for $70 so I nabbed a box of 10. Davidoff created… Read More ›

• A Fernandez Signature Series | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 17, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto Body: Medium-Full Price: $5.00 MSRP It is no secret that I am an AJ groupie. Even some of the cigar forums make fun of me. Make… Read More ›

• Illusione 88 Candela | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 16, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Candela Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.80 MSRP In keeping with the St. Patrick’s Day theme, this is the third Candela I have reviewed this week. The first was the Alec… Read More ›

• Gran Habano STK Zulu Zulu Habano | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 15, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $8.50 MSRP This is a very limited small batch run. From Gran Habano web site: “Created many years ago for his private… Read More ›

• PDR A Flores Serie Privada Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 15, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Dominican Corojo Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto- Box Press” Body: Medium Price: $9.75 MSRP Released at the IPCPR trade show in 2012, this is sort of a companion piece to… Read More ›

• La Flor Dominicana Double Claro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 14, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Double Claro (Candela) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “No.50 Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.96 MSRP Let’s face it, very few of us are candela lovers. The wrapper is extra fragile and that grassy taste is… Read More ›

• La Aurora Serie Aniversario 107 Maduro Bowtie Lancero | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 13, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 40 “Lancero” (Measures 6.625”) Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.40 MSRP Why the odd name? This cigar is being released in the Southeastern United States and the rep working for… Read More ›

• Emilio Serie H Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 12, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Jamastran Ligero Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $6.81 MSRP From Emiliocigars.com: “A delicious Jamastran Ligero maduro wrapper envelops a unique blend of Nicaraguan and Costa Rican tobaccos to… Read More ›

• Nirvana Cameroon Selection | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 12, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $10.85 MSRP This cigar, which was released in December, 2013, finds Royal Gold as the proud owner of the blend. But… Read More ›

• Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 11, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Candela Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Panamanian Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $8.00 MSRP The cigar was released in March, 2013. Only 2000 boxes of 22 were produced. And this is the first and… Read More ›

• A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 11, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Corojo 2006 Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Corojo, Nicaraguan Habano Size: 3.5 x 46 “Half Corona” Body: Medium Price: $5.09 or $25.45 per 5 Cigar Tin Thanks to Stephanie Verrier of PDR Cigars for sending me some samples. I… Read More ›

• Eterno by Perdomo | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 10, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $4.00 NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and unencumbered by any previous cigars. What I taste may… Read More ›

• Nestor Miranda Special Selection Danno 2012 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 9, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 56 “Double Corona” Body: Full Price: $10.00 MSRP This cigar was released in August, 2012. And manufactured at My Father Cigars S.A. Only 1,500 Boxes of… Read More ›

• The Reckoning by Studio Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 9, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $7.00 MSRP (Actual Cost $4.35) NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and… Read More ›

• Emilio Serie H Sumatra | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 8, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Sumatran Binder: Honduran Connecticut Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Costa Rican Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.81 MSRP NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and unencumbered by any previous cigars…. Read More ›

• E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2013 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 8, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Brazilian, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 MSRP NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and unencumbered by any previous cigars. What… Read More ›

• The Katman’s Best 255 Boutique Brands/Blends in the $6-$12.00+ Range | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 7, 2014 • ( 0 )

  I first started this list nearly 5 years ago. I’ve done my hardest to keep the list current. This is a list of 255 cigars that I consider the best boutique blends in regular production in the $6.00-$12.00 range released… Read More ›

• Esteban Carreras Chupa Cabra | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 7, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto Grande” (Measures 5.5 x 56) Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 MSRP NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and unencumbered by… Read More ›

• Curivari Selección Privada Natural | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 6, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.50 MSRP Authentic Cuban Seed Criollo and Corojo As I’ve stated in earlier reviews, I am on a journey request to review every Curivari blend… Read More ›

• La Musa Mousa by Emilio Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 6, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $7.81 MSRP This blend was released in 2012. Emilio Cigars has been around for a few years but as they are a very limited production… Read More ›

• The Katman’s List of 199 Great Cigars in the $5.00-$9.00 Range | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 5, 2014 • ( 10 )

  I first started this list nearly 5 years ago. I’ve done my hardest to update it to keep current. A recent comment had a valid bitch. I always refer to a lousy cigar by saying there are lots of $5-$9… Read More ›

• Esencia Cigars by Brother of the Leaf, LLC | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 5, 2014 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 (Measures at 7.5 x 42) “Lancero” Body: Medium/Full Price: Unknown Esencia Limited Edition Sampler w/Palio Cutter Esencia cigars are made by Mark Aub who owns Palio Cutters. From CigarPlace.biz: “Our… Read More ›

• American Legion Toro by Blanco Cigar Company| Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 5, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Aged 3 Years) Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $5.75 MSRP Thanks to Jason Harding and BestCigarPrices.com for supplying samples. At the moment, BCP is the only place these cigars… Read More ›

• The Katman on Myspace and His Music | Press Release

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 4, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  I reactivated my old Myspace page. I’m mainly interested because of the 9 songs on my page. You can listen to an old bootleg Curved Air song. You can listen to the Eddie Munster “Whatever Happened to Eddie” single. You… Read More ›

• Oliva Serie G Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on March 4, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban-Seed Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 4.5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Press” Body: Medium Price: $5.30 MSRP This has been hiding in the bottom of my humidor since Jesus was in grade school. And I… Read More ›