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White Buffalo Cannabis ~ Guest Review | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Strain: White Buffalo Type: Sativa dominant Hybrid Parent Strains: Bay 11 and Romulan Price per gram: $15.00 Purchased from: Space Monkey Meds Another guest review by Calvin Kushman. Calvin has written 6 other cannabis reviews since October of last year…. Read More ›
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Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Sun Grown Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut/Cured Sun Grown Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero from Nueva Segovia) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.08 MSRP ($6.30-$7.20 online) Today we take a look at the Drew… Read More ›
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HVC Black Friday 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the HVC Black Friday 2016. Got a couple sticks at my local B&M; Havana Lounge & Cigar…. Read More ›
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The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: Corona Gorda 5.625 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro. Tyler Jeffery (Get well buddy!) at Havana Lounge… Read More ›
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Menage A Trois by Alec Bradley | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Sumatra Binder: Costa Rica Filler: Columbian, Nicaraguan, and Honduran Size: 5 X 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.60 Today we take a look at the Menage A Trois by Alec Bradley for Havana Lounge & Cigar (Milwaukee, WI)…. Read More ›
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StarDust by Isabela Cigars (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo, Nicaraguan Triple aged Ligero Size: 5.25 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full… Read More ›
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Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 1936 Elegante Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 X 42 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 1936 Elegante Lancero. Thanks to Ricky Zabala for the samples. I recently reviewed the Corona Gorda. A… Read More ›
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Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Aged Brazilian Arapiraca Colorado Binder: Indonesian Filler: Habano Esteli, Paraguay, Ligero Habano Jalapa Size: 7 x 60 Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$16.00 Today we take a look at the Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet. Thanks to H&S owner Fouad Kashouty… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog. I picked up a few on my dime. BACKGROUND: A value… Read More ›
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Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #2 (1997) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.375 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $36.00 Today we take a look at a real treat: Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #2 1997 Thanks to good friend John L. for the stick…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Binder: Ecuadorian Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan (Viso, Jalapa Seco, Estelí Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 ($8.40 at online stores) Today we take a look at the new Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder. Thanks… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Elenco 2017 (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican (Original press release erroneously described binder as Ecuadorian) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 50 Don Rubino (Robusto) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the new E.P. Carrillo Elenco 2017. Release is set… Read More ›
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Montecristo Texas Connoisseur Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.95 MSRP Today we take a look at the Montecristo Texas Connoisseur Edition. Thanks to Miguel C. for the stick. Released in 2012. These cigars were… Read More ›
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La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro. Many thanks to buddy Miguel C. for a couple sticks. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
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Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo ’98) and Dominican (Piloto Cubano) Size: 6 x 55 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP ($10.00 online) Today we take a look at the Monte by Montecristo AJ… Read More ›
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Habano Esteli by Lucky Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Habano Esteli by Lucky Cigar. I bought my sticks directly from Lucky Cigar. BACKGROUND: From The House of Lucky… Read More ›
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Romeo 505 Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Seed Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Estelí and Condega) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.25 ($10.00 MSRP) Today we take a look at the new Romeo 505 Nicaragua. I bought a few sticks… Read More ›
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Edition One Cloud Hopper No. 88 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 and Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 48 Strength: Medium Price: $6.75 Today we take a look at the Edition One Cloud Hopper No. 88. I bought a 5 pack online…. Read More ›
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H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Seed Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez. Thanks to my bud Aaron H. for a… Read More ›
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1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala Corona Gorda | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala. Thanks to Ricky for the gift. September 13,… Read More ›
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Avo Syncro South America Ritmo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Brazilian, Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5 x 50 Robusto – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.90 Today we take a look at the Avo Syncro South America Ritmo. Thanks to good buddy Aaron H…. Read More ›
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Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro (Grade “A” Dark) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro LC52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017. I bought a 5 pack from… Read More ›
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Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli Ligero) Length: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.39 MSRP ($5.75+/- online) Today we take a look at the Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua. I bought a couple sticks at my… Read More ›
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CLE Azabache | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan and Peruvian Size: 6 x 54 (Box pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the CLE Azabache. I bought a couple sticks at my local B&M around… Read More ›
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Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2015) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.875 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.92 from Cigars of Habanos Today we take a look at the Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2015). I received a few sticks from a close friend…. Read More ›
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The Raven: Nevermore by Ezra Zion Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Indonesian, Peruvian Size: 7.5 x 42 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Photo courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigars (Their photo is way better than my talents afford): Today we take a look at the The… Read More ›
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Firethorn Pome by Southern Draw Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 40 Lancero Body: Medium Price: $10.75 each in 2 Pack or 5 Pack at Southern Draw Cigars web site ($9.13 with promo code: Katman15) Today we take… Read More ›
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2012 by Oscar Rebirth Edition Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 (Box Press) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the 2012 by Oscar Rebirth Edition Corojo. Bought at my local B&M 8-9 weeks… Read More ›
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Uncle Katman is now Grandpa (Poppy) Katman
Our only child, Katie Larson (31), became a mother to her first child today at 8:27am. So let me introduce to you our Freedom Baby…Born on the 4th of July… Scott Andrew Larson. 7lb 11oz & 19-3/4″ Our brave girl… Read More ›
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La Galera Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Criollo 98, Dominican Pelo de Oro Size: 6 x 54 El Lector (Toro) Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the La Galera Habano. I picked… Read More ›
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La Instructora Perfection | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Potrero (Farmer: Jose “Jochy” Blanco) Filler: Dominican Seco Criollo ‘98 Potrero (Farmer: Jose “Jochy” Blanco), Dominican Ligero Criollo ‘98 Potrero (Farmer: Jose “Jochy” Blanco), Dominican Seco Piloto La Canela (Farmer: Ernesto “Campeón”… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel Dark Dominican | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Supremo Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 MSRP (Around $1.50 less online) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Dark Dominican. I bought 3 sticks from my local B&M:… Read More ›
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2017 Mash-Up by Isabela Cigar Company | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo, Nicaraguan triple aged Ligero Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full… Read More ›
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Flor de Nino by Marrero Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Peruvian, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.20 by the single / $7.50 by the box Today we take a look at Flor de Nino by Marrero Cigars…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon. Thanks to… Read More ›
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All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Estelí viso), Dominican seco, Connecticut ligero Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.80 MSRP Today we take a look at All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar. This was… Read More ›
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Camacho Powerband | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negrito Filler: Honduran Corojo Ligero, Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero, Dominican San Vicente Ligero, San Vicente Viso and Dominican Piloto Cubano. Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Today we take a… Read More ›
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Kama Sumatra by Cigar Federation Tobacos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Kama Sumatra by Cigar Federation Tobacos. This was a gift from a good buddy. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation:… Read More ›
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The Last Tsar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Hybrid Connecticut Arapiraca Maduro Binder: Dominican HVA 20/20, Dominican Carbonell Filler: Dominican Corojo & Negrito Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $18.00 Today we take a look at the Caldwell The Last Tsar. Thanks to a good… Read More ›
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Cubariqueño Cigar Co. Announcing New Releases: Protocol Themis & Probable Cause Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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Plasencia Alma Fuerte | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade-Grown (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Esteli’, Ometepe) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Esteli’, Ometepe) Size: 6.25 x 60 Sixto II (Hexagon shaped) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $21.00 MSRP (Can be had for a couple bucks less if you look… Read More ›
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Illusione Haut 10 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Claro Corojo (Grade AAA) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.95 Photo courtesy of Illusione Cigars: Today we take a look at the Illusione Haut 10. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Montecristo Crafted By A.J. Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 52 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Montecristo Crafted By A.J. Fernandez. Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
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MoyaRuiz Civil Disobedience | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 (One size only) Strength: Medium Price: $5.40 by the 10 pack. $6.00 by the 5 pack. Today we take a look at the Civil Disobedience by MoyaRuiz Cigars. Not… Read More ›
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Cohiba Extra Vigoroso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf Size: 6 x 52 XV652 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 by the single Today we take a look at an oldie but goodie: Cohiba Extra Vigoroso. I found the best pricing at Atlantic… Read More ›
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PerfecDraw & PerfecRepair Cigar Accessories | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Reviewed: PerfecDraw cigar tool, PerfecRepair cigar glue From: Perfec Cigar Solutions Use Promo Code: Katman 15% off both PerfecDraw and/or PerfecRepair! DISCOUNT EXPIRES 12-31-2017 First off, I gave up doing cigar accessory reviews a long time ago because 99% are… Read More ›
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Joya Black by Joya de Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 46 Nocturno Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 ($5.20 online) Today we take a look at the Joya Black by Joya de Nicaragua. The latest Cigar Aficionado thought very highly… Read More ›
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Time Traveler by Isabela Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo – a sliver, Nicaraguan Triple aged Ligero…a sliver Size: 6.25 x… Read More ›
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Pepperbox | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Honduran, Mexican Size: 4 x 60 (Four sticks @ 4 x 32 Box Pressed) Strength: Full Price: $6.84 Today we take a look at the Pepperbox by Plasencia only from JR Cigar. BACKGROUND: Only… Read More ›
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Cornelius & Anthony Meridian 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Cornelius & Anthony Meridian 2016. I reviewed the original Meridian in November of 2015 and… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.5 x 64 Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull. BACKGROUND: Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of 2016 – Rated 93 Release Date: July,… Read More ›
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Foundry Time Flies | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at Foundry Time Flies. BACKGROUND: Release Date: July, 2016 Regular Production Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua… Read More ›
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601 Gold | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.26 Today we take a look at the 601 Gold from Erik Espinosa. BACKGROUND: Factory: Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Nicaragua Regular Production Six new lines… Read More ›
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Drew Dominicana Rosado by Drew Estate Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Colorado Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Filler: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 MSRP (As low as $5.00 online) Today we take a look at the Drew Dominicana Rosado by Drew Estate Cigars BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Boneshaker Full Body Cast | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $3.70 Today we take a look at the Boneshaker Full Body Cast from JR Cigars. BACKGROUND: From the JR Cigar web site: “Boneshaker Full Body… Read More ›
