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Foundation Cigars Aksum Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa and Estelí Size: 5 x 50 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $15.50 Date Released: Debuted in 2023 and then rebranded from Metapa to Askum in February 2024 Quantity Released:… Read More ›
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Lure Cigars & Valacari Cigars The Redfish L.E. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Ometepe Ligero, Estelï, Jalapa Size: 6 x 52 Toro ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Date Released: September 2025 Quantity Released: 250 bundles of 10 Factory: La Tabacaria Cigars, Nicaragua… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Southern Draw Manzanita (2020) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Hybrid (undisclosed country origin) Binder: Habano (undisclosed country origin) Filler: Pelo D’Oro, Corojo ’99, Ligero (undisclosed country origin) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $14.99 ($14.60 in 2025) This was the #1 cigar from my Top… Read More ›
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Viaje Zombie Biohazard Red 2025 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: 5 x 52 Perfecto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $13.50 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Andre Farkas, and his brand Viaje, has become one of the most reliable line of cigars of all… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust No.127 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.50 BACKGROUND: Steve Saka used an exclusive Nicaraguan (Jalapa Valley) tripa seed called Habanesis. It was first used after the harvest of 2021. These cigars were… Read More ›
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Winner of Eladio Diaz Giveaway Announced | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Winner of the Eladio Diaz La Diana box giveaway is Robert Marcell. Thank you to everyone that entered. Watch for the October Box Giveaway!
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Katman Sunday Rekap ~ Dunbarton Muestra de Saka The Bewitched (2022) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican (Cultivo Tonto San Andrés Negro) Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S.A. Size: 6.625 x 48 Strength: Full Price: $19.75 ($23.67 in 2025) My review cigars received 2 months of naked humidor rest. *September 14, 2025: This cigar was… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Viaje Anniversary 15th Anniversary Gold Pt. II (2023) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 Date Released: August 2023 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: “The three versions—Silver, Gold and Black—all feature a Criollo… Read More ›
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Felipe Gregorio Aphrodisiac | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano HVA Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Ligero, Nicaraguan Corojo Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Small Batch Cigar: “In a… Read More ›
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Chateau Diadem Certitude | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Criollo Estelí Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 Date Released: 2023 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic… Read More ›
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Felipe Gregorio Maxamar 25th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Peruvian Ligero (Aged 10 Years), Nicaraguan Estelí Medio Tiempo Ligero Size: 6.5 x 50 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This cigar is a sharp dressed man. Perfectly shaped; much like… Read More ›
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OZ Family Cigars Karatoba | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Date Released: June 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) My cigars received 2 months of… Read More ›
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Eladio Diaz La Diana Brevas | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican Corojo/Criollo ’98/Negrito, Peruvian Pelo de Oro Size: 4.5 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $7.50 I am giving away a 20-count box of Eladio Diaz La Diana Brevas. After you scroll… Read More ›
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Espinosa Daily Edition Murcielago Echo-Hale Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Sumatran Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Estelí, Ligero, Ometepe Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.49 BACKGROUND: From Cigars Daily: “The Espinosa Murcielago Echo-Hale is a Cigars Daily Edition collaborations with Erik Espinosa. The idea behind… Read More ›
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Eladio Diaz La Diana BOX GIVEAWAY! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am giving away a 20-count box of Eladio Diaz La Diana Brevas. You will be randomly chosen. Kissing my arse might get you to the head of the pack, or it might not. No pressure. I won’t be responding… Read More ›
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Atabey Black Ritos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed, Peruvian Ligero Size: 6.125 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $60.00 Atabey ages the cigars, once rolled, for 5 years. My solitary cigar received one year of home humidor time. This is a one… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers Filet Mignon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 Dark Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro Oscuro Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S. Pennsylvania Ligero Size: 5 x 54 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $15.70 Date Released: July 2023 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Nicaragua… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Casdagli Mareva JURE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.25 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $30.00 This cigar was part of my Top Cigars list of 2023. My stick has had 3 months of naked humidor time. Funny thing about my cigar…. Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2022) ~ Partagas Decadas | 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 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Aromas are nearly nonexistent. Itty bitty bits of floral, chocolate, malt, black pepper, cedar,… Read More ›
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They’re Baack! Stulac Blue Lightning Sky Pre-Release *Katman Edition* | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The Stulac Blue Lightning Sky Pre-Release *Katman Edition* cigars are on the way and should arrive soon. They are currently stewing in Nicaragua and have their Green Card waiting for them in Miami. Best guess is 3 weeks. This time… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Davidoff Nicaragua Series Robusto Box Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $18.00 This cigar was part of my Top Cigars list of 2023. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: From 10 feet away,… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Aganorsa Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dual Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 (Jalapa & Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $11.50 This cigar was part of my Top Cigars of 2023, THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The Aganorsa brand… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ HSC Hugo by Warped Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Corojo, HVA, Piloto Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 Rolled: October 2021 Date Released: 2022 Quantity Released: 499 boxes of 10 This review is from May 2023. It was… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Casdagli Cigars Mareva Spalato No.2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 49 Pyramide Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 My review cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I’ve been a fanboy of Casdagli/Bespoke Cigars since 2015. I’ve… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Warped Bird on a Rose | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Small Batch Cigar has a gaggle of these fine, fine cigars. In July 2024, I reviewed this cigar and gave it 96… Read More ›
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Partagas de Bronce | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $22.99 Date Released: April 2023 Quantity Released: 5,000 Boxes of 10 Factory: El Titan de Bronze BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “For the first time in the… Read More ›
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Lure Cigars Oscuro The Lil Joe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $12.00 My cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. **Thanks to Rob from Vegas, it was brought to my attention that I did not review… Read More ›
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Sinistro Mr. Sinistro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: USA-Grown Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Filler: Dominican (Ligero, Olor, Piloto), Paraguayan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $11.00 Released: June 2025 Quantity Released: Undisclosed My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH:… Read More ›
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Hooten Young RTBA (Right to Bear Arms) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Released: May 2025 Quantity Released: 5,000 cigars in 5 count bundles My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: A… Read More ›
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Atabey Cigars Ritos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Undisclosed, Peruvian Ligero Size: 6.125 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $44.00 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tobacos de Costa Rica My solitary cigar received one year of home humidor time. This is a… Read More ›
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Fuente y Padrón Legends ~ José O. Padrón Honoring Carlito Fuente Jr. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 7 x 50 Churchill ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $178.00 Released: March 2024 Quantity Released: Undisclosed My one and only cigar received one year of home humidor time…in its cello. I reviewed… Read More ›
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Fuente y Padrón Legends ~ Carlos Fuente Jr. Honoring José O. Padrón | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 7 x 50 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $178.00 Released: Marh 2024 Quantity Released: Undisclosed Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia, Dominican Republic My one and only cigar received one year of home humidor… Read More ›
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I Asked A.I: What is Cigar Reviews by the Katman?
This is the response in total. I did not edit, add, or subtract. There is some redundancy but that’s expected from the minds of nerds. Did it freak me out? Yes, it did. I was summarized in 1.7 seconds. Here… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Barba Amarilla 2023 ~ Reviewed Again | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Sungrown Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa C98 Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Dominican Republic C98 Hybrid Ligero, US Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Ligero Size: 5.625 x 48 Strength: Full Price: $17.99 Released: July 2022 My cigars received 3 years of… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Cavalier Geneve White Series | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Binder: Connecticut Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Paraguay Size: 4.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $9.25 I reviewed this cigar in 2022. I allowed it 5 months of naked humidor time. APPEARANCE: The cigar is pretty much a clean… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ RoMa Craft Neanderthal HN | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: U.S. Pennsylvania Double Ligero (GR-S1), Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa, Pueblo Nuevo, Estelí), Dominican Olor Size: 5 x 52/58 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $15.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. I… Read More ›
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Katman’s Rekap ~ Aviator Series by Principle Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Monte Plata Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 4.25 x 58 Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 Factory: Kelner My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: It is no easy feat undressing this… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana 30 Years | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Cotuí Filler: Dominican La Canela Size: 6.5 x 58 Torpedo Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 Released: June 2022 Quantity Released: 2,000 humidors of 60 My cigars received two years of humidor aging. THE WHOLE… Read More ›
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Paul Stulac Blue Lightning Sky *Katman Edition* Is Now Live!! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Yes, my babies…they are finally here. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Quantity Released: 120 bundles of 10 cigars Only Small Batch Cigar has them. Click here. Use promo code… Read More ›
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Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generación V | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade-Grown (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Estelí’, Ometepe) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Estelí’, Ometepe) Size: 7 x 58 Salomon Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.70 Quantity Released: Regular Production since 2017 My cigars received 8 months of naked… Read More ›
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L’Atelier Cote d’Or 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sancti Spiritus Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Pelo de oro Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 Date Released: July 2025 Quantity Released: 1500 boxes of 10 Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. My cigars received one week… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Opus X Belicoso XXX | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Rosado Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.625 x 49 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $26.00 My cigars received 2 years of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: My hopes are that the cigar plumps whilst in the heating up… Read More ›
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Don’t Miss This Saka Deal: Dunbarton #GFY Lancero Collection | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I bought this sampler of mysterious blends because I love Saka. I love doughnuts too but Saka, more. 10 Lanceros (7 x 38) with the moniker of GFY. It is no secret that Saka thinks that the skinny format is… Read More ›
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Blue Lightning Sky ~ Paul Stulac Cigars *Katman Edition* ~ This Week | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The wait is nearly over. Paul Stulac meets the Katman starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. If all goes according to plan, expect the cigars to be on the shelves of Small Batch Cigar later this week. Note: Instead of… Read More ›
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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef’s Special 2025 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 55 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $16.00 Released: April 2025 Quantity Released: 2,000 boxes of 10 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH:… Read More ›
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Win Cohiba Spectre ~ $150 Each! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Have you ever smoked a $150 cigar? Me neither. Would you like to? Me too. Wrapper: Havana Connecticut 2017 (USA) ~ Aged 7 Years Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Mexican San Andrés, Dominican Vuelta Abajo, Criollo ’98 Size: 6 x… Read More ›
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Viaje WLP Path of Totality | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $12.00 Released: May 2025 Quantity Released: 200 boxes of 30 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE… Read More ›
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Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Mal Caida | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Habano Seed Binder: Undisclosed Sumatra Seed Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.70 Released: June 2025 Quantity Released: 200 Boxes of 10 My cigars received one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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LeRoy Neiman 2023 Collector’s Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: U.S.A. Florida Sun Grown Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S.A. Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 Released: November 2023 Quantity Released: 500 Boxes of 20 This single review cigar received one year of humidor time…. Read More ›
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Katman’s Rekap ~ 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 I reviewed this cigar in October 2021. The new version, albeit slightly different, is now for sale as another limited edition. They are solid… Read More ›
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Powstanie SBC 24 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 Released: June 2025 Quantity Released: 500 boxes of 20 Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua My cigars received one month… Read More ›
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Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $49.00 Released: January 2025 Quantity Released: 18,000 Boxes of 10 My two cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: For a… Read More ›
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Perez-Carrillo Endure Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Meerapfel Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Habano and Criollo ’98 (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Condega Seco, Nicaraguan Estelí Viso, Nicaraguan Ligero from Jalapa and Condega Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Released: January 2025 Quantity Released:… Read More ›
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Fuente Opus X Society La Edición De La Sociedad | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6.25 x 49 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $130.00 Released: September 2024 Blenders: Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr. and Manny Iriarte Factory: Chateau de La Fuente Dominican Republic This cigar was a gift from anonymous… Read More ›
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Viaje Honey & Hand Grenades The Shiv | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 50 Parejo/Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Released: March 2025 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I reviewed this cigar in 2013. I was young… Read More ›
