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Warped Don Reynaldo Regalos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 46 Corona ~ “Regalos” Strength: Medium Price: $13.75-$15.00 Today we take a look at the Warped Don Reynaldo Regalos. BACKGROUND: Regular production. From Cigar Dojo: “For the most part,… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí. Humidor time: 4 months BACKGROUND: Factory:… Read More ›
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Casa Magna Jalapa Claro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $7.20 MSRP (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Casa Magna Jalapa Claro. BACKGROUND: Released: July, 2016 Cigars Released: 500… Read More ›
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Joseph NicaVana Mezmerize | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Joseph NicaVana Mezmerize. Got a 5 pack from Small Batch Cigar for $8.00 per stick with… Read More ›
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Casa Fernández AGANORSA Leaf TABSA Aficion | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 “Aficion” Toro Extra Strength: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernández AGANORSA Leaf TABSA Aficion. Bought a box of 15 from Famous Smoke on sale… Read More ›
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Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Pelo D’Oro Size: 5.75 x 50 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition…. Read More ›
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Vote for the Best Cigars, Accessories & Lounges on Cigar Journal | Katman
Our friend, Dr. Rod Kurthy’s PerfecDraw company has been nominated in the top 5 contenders for Cigar Accessories. If you vote for him, and he wins, he will pay all fees for you and a guest to visit Ukraine and… Read More ›
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Diesel Whiskey Row | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés ~ Bourbon barrel aged Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.49 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Diesel Whiskey… Read More ›
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Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7.5 x 39 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero. If you use Cigars City to purchase Bespoke Cigars, use promo code: Katman… Read More ›
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AVO 30 Years Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Connecticut Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the AVO 30 Years Maduro. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “In 2015, Davidoff of Geneva USA trimmed the AVO portfolio… Read More ›
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Viaje Bales on Bales Craft Series | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Clara Especial Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Photo courtesy of Viaje Cigars: Today we take a look at Viaje Bales on Bales Craft Series Picked up… Read More ›
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La Palina Bronze Label | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Palina Bronze Label. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “What was once an exclusive cigar for… Read More ›
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Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Piramide | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Peruvian Pelo D’Oro Size: 6.25 x 52 Piramide Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Today we take a look at Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Piramide. Thanks to Vlada and Jeremy for… Read More ›
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Guaimaro Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Castaño Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the Guaimaro Robusto. BACKGROUND: Released: November, 2016 Regular Production From Halfwheel.com: “Esteban… Read More ›
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Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro & Candela accents Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 46 Petite Corona Strength: Full Price: $9.00 ($8.00 online) Today we take a look at the Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet. BACKGROUND: Released: July,… Read More ›
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RoMa Craft La Campaña de Panamá Soberana Craft 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro/Ecuadorian Connecticut Dark Candela Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvanian Size: 5 x 60 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Today we take a look at the RoMa Craft La Campaña de Panamá Soberana Craft 2018…. Read More ›
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My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $23.00 Today we take a look at the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 A buddy sent me this cigar. Lots of… Read More ›
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Casa Fernandez Buena Cosecha Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Aganorsa Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Aganorsa Size: 6.25 x 54 Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (Can be had for a buck less if you look around) Today we take a look… Read More ›
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Viaje Pepper Series Carolina Reaper | 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 Viaje Pepper Series Carolina Reaper Many thanks to Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge & Cigar. They have… Read More ›
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Payne Mason Cigars Torpedo Barber | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut, Dominican Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $19.00 Today we take a look at the Payne Mason Cigars Torpedo Barber. Thank you to Robert Payne for the samples. I know, I know…. Read More ›
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Black Works Studio S&R | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Black Works Studio S&R. My buddy, Tyler Jeffery of Havana Lounge and Cigar, bribed me… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel Hamlet 25th Year | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Length: 5.5 X 50 Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Hamlet 25th Year. I actually bought a couple of these. Mooch status put on… Read More ›
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Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 44 Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped. Thanks to Tyler… Read More ›
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Macanudo Inspirado Red | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (Ligero) Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan (5 year aged Esteli, 12 year aged Ometepe), Honduran (10 year aged Jamastran) Size: 5 x 50 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $6.49 MSRP ($5.25 by the box ~… Read More ›
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Caminos El Retiro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Negrito Binder: Vizo 2020, Vizo Criollo 98, Ligero Criollo 98, Ligero 2020 Filler: Havana Vuelta Arriba Size: 5.5 x 54 Cortos Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the Caminos El Retiro. A gift from a… Read More ›
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H. Upmann Connoisseur A | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.12 (From PuroExpress.com – Cheapest deal I could find) Today we take a look at the Cuban H.Upmann Connoisseur A. Thanks to Zack Dinning for the stick…. Read More ›
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Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Salomone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 7.325 x 57 Salomone Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 ~ Release will occur early the week of March 19, 2018 from Small Batch Cigar. Tell Andrew the Katman sent you. I believe most… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana La Volcada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Corojo Filler: Dominican La Canela Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana La Volcada. I picked up a couple sticks from my… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6.5 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon Lancero…. Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 (As little as $4 if you shop around) Today we take a look at the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro. Thanks to Jeremy Shamis…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan (25% Esteli Ligero, 25% Connecticut Broadleaf) Size: 6 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu 2018. I reviewed the original… Read More ›
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Bespoke Cigars Club Mareva Spalato | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 (Ouch!) Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Club Mareva Spalato. Thanks to my buds in Estonia. Bespoke is an indulgent treat for… Read More ›
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Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Cubita, Colombian, Costa Rican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.55 Today we take a look at the Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia. Thank you… Read More ›
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Pinar del Rio El Trovador Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero & Viso) Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 Today we take a look at the Pinar del Rio El Trovador Natural. Only days ago, I reviewed the… Read More ›
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Ramon Allones Superiores La Casa del Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.625 x 46 Grand Corona Strength: Medium Price: $12.00-$25.00 Today we take a look at the Ramon Allones Superiores La Casa del Habano. This was a gift. A 2015 issue. I just reviewed… Read More ›
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Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.62 MSRP Today we take a look at the Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro. Thanks to bud, Kellie, for the sticks. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
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Pinar Del Rio El Trovador Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 MSRP Today we take a look at the Pinar Del Rio El Trovador Maduro. I’m not a big PDR fan…. Read More ›
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Gispert Intenso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 44 Corona Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Gispert Intenso Corona. A gift from Kellie. Now I checked out other reviews and… Read More ›
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Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe (Cuban) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.00-$12.00 Today we take a look at a 2017 Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe. Thanks to Zach Dinning for the sticks. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “Exclusive. It’s… Read More ›
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Muestra de Saka Nacatamale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 6 x 48 Grand Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.95 Today we take a look at the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Muestra de Saka translates from… Read More ›
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Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.33 Today we take a look at the Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez. A lot of you may not have heard about this blend. I didn’t… Read More ›
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Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.80 in box of 10 Today we take a look at the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. Once again, I find… Read More ›
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Bolivar Belicoso Fino | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 Today we take a look at the Bolivar Belicoso Fino. A gift from Zach Dinning. The cigar came from a 2015 box. I do appear… Read More ›
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Cigar Obsession Final Third | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 54 Torpedo ~ Box Pressed Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $16.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Cigar Obsession Final Third. I only have one so this is a complete… Read More ›
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Nomad Fin de los Mundos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf. Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Pennsylvania (U.S.), Dominican Republic, and Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Nomad Fin de los Mundos. I bought a 5 pack… Read More ›
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Herrera Esteli Inktome Exception | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $7.99 Today we take a look at the Herrera Esteli Inktome Exception. I bought a 5 pack nearly two months ago. BACKGROUND: Released: December, 2017 ~… Read More ›
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The Katman’s Top 25 Cigars of 2017 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1. Stardust by Isabela Cigar Company 2. Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon 3. 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 4. Illusione Haut 10 5. All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar 6. The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth… Read More ›
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Man O’ War Damnation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.00 MSRP (As low as $5.00 online) NOTE: 2-4-2018 Since I reviewed this cigar before Christmas, the CI Conglomerate has chosen to bring the… Read More ›
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Brick House Double Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut) Binder: U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 MSRP ($5.60 online) Today we take a look at the new Brick House Double Connecticut. Bought a 5 pack online. BACKGROUND: Regular… Read More ›
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Todos Las Dias by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 60 Double Wide Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.45 (About a buck less online) Today we take a look at the Todos Las Dias by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. A gift from… Read More ›
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Casa Fernandez JFR Lunatic Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 4.25 x 52 (My stick is 4.75 x 52- Who can’t use an extra half inch?) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.79 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernandez JFR… Read More ›
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The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 MSRP Today we take a look at The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth. I bought a 5 sizes sampler from Small Batch Cigar… Read More ›
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Headley Grange Black Dog | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.125 x 50 Toro “Dobles” Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.45 ($8.50 from JR Cigars) Today we take a look at the Headley Grange Black Dog. This cigar was released almost a year… Read More ›
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HVC Cerro Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the HVC Cerro Maduro. Bought a couple at my local B&M 2-3 months ago. DESCRIPTION: Slightly rustic… Read More ›
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L’Atelier Surrogates 7th Sam | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan (Double binder) Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Mexican San Andrés, Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48/52 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 ($10.00 online) Today we take a look at the L’Atelier Surrogates 7th Sam. Bought a couple at… Read More ›
