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• Cigar Dojo Names Casdagli Cigar Blend #2 Best Hidden Gem of 2019 IPCPR | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 22, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Cigar Dojo, one of my favorite cigar web sites, posted the best 11 Hidden Gems of the 2019 IPCPR convention. They named the Daughters of the Wind Lancero as their #2 choice overall. The following is directly from the Cigar… Read More ›

• “…So Sorry, Uncle Albert” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 20, 2019 • ( 12 )

  

  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 ›

• A Story… | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 13, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  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 ›

• Blackbird Raven Cubra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 7, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  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 ›

• Southern Draw Private Blend #3 Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 30, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  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 ›

• Camacho Scorpion Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 26, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  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 ›

• FQ Proper Toro Gordo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 23, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  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 ›

• Gurkha Château De Privé | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 18, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  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 ›

• Micallef Grande Bold Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 15, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  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 ›

• Crowned Heads Le Careme Belicosos Finos LE 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 8, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  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 ›

• Viaje Hamaki Omakase | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 2, 2019 • ( 14 )

  

  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 ›

• Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 30, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  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 ›

• La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 24, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Southern Draw Fraternal Order ‘Black’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 20, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  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 ›

• Southern Draw Fraternal Order ‘White’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 19, 2019 • ( 7 )

  

  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 ›

• Isabela Cigars PepperHead 2019 Ltd. Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 13, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  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 ›

• Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 11, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  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 ›