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• Fuente Fuente OpusX 2005 Double Corona | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on April 2, 2019 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7.625 x 49 Strength: Medium Price: $14.50 in 2005 ($67,000.32 in 2019 dollars) Today we take a look at the Fuente Fuente OpusX 2005 Double Corona. A gift. BACKGROUND: Rated 95 in 2005…. Read More ›

• Room 101/Matt Booth X Privada Cigar Club EXCLUSIVE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on April 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: HVA Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican C98 and Criollo Size: 6 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Today we take a look at the Room 101/Matt Booth X Privada Cigar Club EXCLUSIVE. The only sticks I’ve smoked worth a… Read More ›

• Aging Room Solera Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 28, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Dominican Habano Filler: Dominican Habano Size: 4.75 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $7.95 ($7.00 online) Today we take a look at the Aging Room Solera Corojo. Three months of naked humi time. BACKGROUND: From Cigar… Read More ›

• Padilla Finest Hour Sungrown Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 27, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 (Around $7 online) Today we take a look at the Padilla Finest Hour Sungrown Habano. Received one sample from Privada Cigar Club. They are… Read More ›

• Steampunk Maduro by Cigar Federation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 26, 2019 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Steampunk Maduro by Cigar Federation. Snagged a 5 pack a couple months ago. One cigar was smoked… Read More ›

• Viaje Scotch Bonnet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 25, 2019 • ( 12 )

  

  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 2019 Viaje Scotch Bonnet Bought a 5 pack in January and smoked 2 prior to review. Cleared… Read More ›

• “We interrupt this program to annoy you and make things generally more irritating” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 7, 2019 • ( 14 )

  

  “He’s not the Messiah—he’s a very naughty boy!” –Monty Python’s Life of Brian “Strange women lying in ponds, distributing swords, is no basis for a system of government!” –Monty Python and the Holy Grail “The mill’s closed…” “… There’s no… Read More ›

• Isabela Cigar Co. Fire-Crackers | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 15, 2019 • ( 15 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Desflorado, Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Medio Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan (Including Aged Medio Tiempo and a “sliver” of Nicaraguan triple-aged ligero) Size: 4.25 x 38 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Isabela Cigar… Read More ›

• Nomad Signature Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 13, 2019 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the Nomad Signature Toro. Samples were provided by Fred Rewey. BACKGROUND: This was Nomad’s last release before Fred… Read More ›

• Gran Habano Blue in Green | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 12, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Gran Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $9.00 (Can be had for less than $6.00 online) Today we take a look at the Gran Habano Blue in Green. Samples were provided by… Read More ›

• HVC Black Friday 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 8, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.40 Today we take a look at the HVC Black Friday 2018. Samples were provided by Havana Lounge and Cigar in Milwaukee (414-258-8219). BACKGROUND:… Read More ›

• Kristoff Ligero Maduro from PCC | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 6, 2019 • ( 11 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Honduran Size: 7.5 x 40 Lancero Body: Medium/Full Price: Included in the Privada Cigar Club COTM Today we take a look at the Kristoff Ligero Maduro from Privada Cigar Club. It has been… Read More ›

• Isabela Cigar Co. Sparkle Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 3, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut DesFlorada Binder: Double-aged Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.95 Today we take a look at the Isabela Sparkle Robusto. Samples were provided by Prime Cigar, Brookfield Wisconsin. BACKGROUND: From the Isabela… Read More ›

• Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua Leaded | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 2, 2019 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $9.20 Today we take a look at the Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua Leaded. Samples provided by Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge and Cigar in West… Read More ›

• Alec Bradley Magic Toast | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 11, 2019 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Magic Toast. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. recently announced they were… Read More ›

• Perdomo Habano Barrel-Aged Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 10, 2019 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Aged in Bourbon Barrels for 10 Months) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (4 Year Aged Condega, 5 Year Aged Jalapa, 6 Year Aged Esteli) Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 ($5.38 at Atlantic Cigar)… Read More ›

• Caldwell Eastern Standard Sungrown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 8, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Hybrid Mexican/Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Mexican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 (Can be found for a buck less if you shop around) Today we take a look at the Caldwell Eastern Standard Sungrown BACKGROUND:… Read More ›