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• 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 ›

• Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 10, 2019 • ( 17 )

  

  Wrapper: 10-year San Andrés Maduro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown. Samples provided by Stolen Throne Cigars Co. BACKGROUND: According… Read More ›

• La Flor de Cano Foundry | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on June 3, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Piloto Cubano Binder: Dominican Filler: Honduran, Mexican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $6.75 MSRP ($3.00-$4.00 @ Cigar Page) Today we take a look at the La Flor de Cano Foundry. I bought a fiver from… Read More ›

• Cohiba Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 23, 2019 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Olor and Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $19.99 ($16.80 online) Today we take a look at the Cohiba Connecticut. Samples… Read More ›

• Henry Clay War Hawk | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 22, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran Criollo ‘98 Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.52 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Henry Clay War Hawk. BACKGROUND: According to Halfwheel.com: “As for… Read More ›

• Cavalier Genève Black Series Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 21, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: San Andrés Negra Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Cavalier Genève Black Series Robusto. BACKGROUND: Release Date: February 2017 Manufacturer: San Judas Tadeo Blended… Read More ›

• Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask ~ Pre-Release ~ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 20, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask. Samples provided by General Cigar. To be released June 6,… Read More ›

• Crisis and Redemption | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on May 13, 2019 • ( 29 )

  

  You ever get to the point where enough is enough? In the last two years, we have seen a huge uptick in shootings at schools, houses of worship, and random gatherings of people all over the world. All perpetrated by… Read More ›