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• Southern Draw – Fall Release Collection 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 12, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  NEW Fraternal Order – debuts at Cigars International – Virtual CIGARFest 2020 October 13, 2020 – Austin, Texas Southern Draw Cigars and Cigars International today announces the release of two NEW sizes of Fraternal Order White (Lancero) and Fraternal Order… Read More ›

• May I Have the Envelope, Please? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 11, 2020 • ( 10 )

  

  Congratulations to Christopher Petersen. He got the number of Skittles right on the head: 401 I used an entire 16oz bag of Skittles to fill the Stolen Throne ashtray. I’ve sent him an email and he has 24 hours to… Read More ›

• Road Rage ~ I Dodged a Bullet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 10, 2020 • ( 24 )

  

  I woke up old man stiff this morning. Yesterday’s adrenaline took a toll on me last night with every muscle in the lock down position. Today, I feel like I over did it by dead lifting 500lbs. I was the… Read More ›

• Viva La Vida by AJ Fernandez Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 6, 2020 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the Viva La Vida by AJ Fernandez Exclusive. Bought these sticks from Atlantic Cigar 4… Read More ›

• CONTEST! Win a Ltd. Ed. “Stolen Throne” Ashtray (Plus 6 free Katman stash cigars worth $118) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 4, 2020 • ( 87 )

  

  Here is a giant ass piece of solid wood that is a gorgeous ashtray just waiting for you to fondle. This has been made possible through the courtesy of Stolen Throne Cigars. All you have to do is guess the… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel Cigar Smoking World Championship | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 30, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.75 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Cigar Smoking World Championship. I bought a couple sticks… Read More ›

• Yagua by J.C. Newman Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 28, 2020 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Yagua by J.C. Newman Cigars. I bought my sticks from a local B&M. These aren’t easy to… Read More ›

• CAO Bones | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 22, 2020 • ( 11 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Connecticut Shade Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, Dominican Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.49 ($1.50 less online) Today we take a look at the new CAO Bones. Samples provided by General Cigar. I’ve had the cigars… Read More ›

• La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 20, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (Cuban Seed) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial 2020. Bought a few… Read More ›

• Surrogates AKC by L’Atelier Imports | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 17, 2020 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 55 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Surrogates AKC by L’Atelier Imports. I’ve been training at a new cigar lounge gig and… Read More ›

• Scott Checks Out Daddy’s New Car | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 16, 2020 • ( 13 )

  

  I’m a lifelong Democrat. But I’m not a Libtard. And while it is politically incorrect to support the cops, I’m all in. My son in law, as well as his partners on Tactical, are amazing humans who have never once… Read More ›

• Perdomo 10th Anniversary Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 10, 2020 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Cuban seed, Barrel aged 10 months) Binder: Nicaraguan (Cuban seed) Filler: Nicaraguan (Cuban seed) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto (Soft Box Press) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at… Read More ›

• Esteban Carreras Unforgiven | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 8, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Grande Strength: Medium Price: $9.20 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Esteban Carreras Unforgiven. I bought samples from a local B&M. I only… Read More ›

• 300 Hands Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 3, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Shade (USA) Binder: Peruvian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the 300 Hands Connecticut. Samples were provided by Southern Draw 9 months ago. Yes, there… Read More ›

• 2012 by Oscar Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 31, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the 2012 by Oscar Maduro. The cigar has rested for… Read More ›

• Jas Sum Kral Fuck the FDA | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 25, 2020 • ( 19 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.99 Today we take a look at the Jas Sum Kral Fuck the FDA. Samples were gifted to me by Skip Haynes. BACKGROUND: Regular… Read More ›

• Aging Room Pura Cepa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 20, 2020 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto “Rondo” Strength: Medium Price: $12.70 MSRP ($11.40 online) I paid $8 per stick in a fiver online. Today we take a look at the Aging Room Pura Cepa…. Read More ›

• Southern Draw Ignite Barber Pole Rothschild | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 14, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut/Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Ignite Barber Pole Rothschild. Samples were provided by Robert and Sharon Holt. I’ve had these… Read More ›

• 2008 Padrón Serie 1926 80 Years Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 13, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 54 Box Pressed Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $32.50 Today we go Unicorn diving with the 2008 Padrón Serie 1926 80 Years Maduro. This was a gift from buddy, Skip Haynes. He… Read More ›

• 2020 Villiger San’Doro Colorado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 10, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the 2020 Villiger San’Doro Colorado. Snagged a 5 pack online a couple months ago…. Read More ›