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• 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 • ( 7 )

  

  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 • ( 6 )

  

  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 ›

• Fratello Navetta Inverso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 5, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.875 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 (a buck less online) Today we take a look at the Fratello Navetta Inverso. These sticks have been marinating, in their… Read More ›

• The Katman’s Top 15 Cigars of 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 1, 2019 • ( 8 )

  

  You ask why I only list 15 cigars instead of the normal 25? Because my health issues throughout the year only allowed around 110 reviews. So, paring it down to only 15 made more sense. I included some limited editions… Read More ›

• Espinosa Wasabi | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 26, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Candela with Habano cap Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Extra Box Press Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.95 Today we take a look at the Espinosa Wasabi ~ 2018 Thanks to Aaron Hamamoto for the sticks. A… Read More ›

• My Father La Gran Oferta | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 24, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $7.80 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the My Father La Gran Oferta. I’ve had my samples simmering in my… Read More ›

• “Zookies” Cannabis Guest Review | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on December 23, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Strain: Zookies Type: 50% Sativa / 50% Indica (Hybrid) Parent Strains: Gorilla Glue #4 and Animal Cookies Bred by: Alien Labs Price per gram: $13.00-$15 per gram Purchased from: Broccoli Barrel Delivery ~ San Jose, CA Before anyone gets self-righteous… Read More ›