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• Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust StillWell Star Aromatic No. 1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 28, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Grade A Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro “Cultivo Tonto” Filler: Nicaraguan with Black Cavendish, Golden Virginia, and Burley pipe tobaccos Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $15.30 “Each cigar is delicately finished with a cabeza… Read More ›

• Aging Room Rare Collection | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 26, 2021 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Hybrid Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 55 Robusto (Scherzo) Strength: Full Price: $15.50 BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com (7-14-2021): “There’s a new Aging Room series coming to store shelves in August, as Rafael Nodal has announced… Read More ›

• Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust StillWell Cigars Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 22, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  “Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) has begun shipping its highly anticipated StillWell Star® handcrafted luxury pipe tobacco cigar to its Purveyors. “The initial release includes four unique expressions, each representing a particular pipe tobacco genre custom blended… Read More ›

• La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 19, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Criollo de Oro Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.49 General Cigar sent these to me 3 months ago. I haven’t smoked one making this review a total crap shoot…. Read More ›

• RoMa Craft Tobac Baka Hunter Gatherer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 17, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Undisclosed Size: 6 x 54 Toro Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.70 Many thanks to an alcoholic reader for accidentally sending me these cigars. They have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›

• CAO Flathead V21 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 16, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Habano Filler: Dominican Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 6 x 60 Carb Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 ($12.50 online) Thanks to Tom K. for donating these cigars. The cigars have gotten 3 months humi time. For… Read More ›

• Villa Casdagli Pigasus | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 13, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican/Ecuadorian/Nicaraguan/Peruvian Size: 5 x 54/58 Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 Thanks to Robert B. for the cigar donation. All hail Robert! I’ve had the cigars for nearly 3 months. BACKGROUND: Released June 2021 Regular production… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum Lonsdale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 9, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano ~ Medio Tiempo Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Vintage Proprietary Size: 6 X 44 Lonsdale (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.89 I first reviewed the Kudzu Lustrum Belicoso in 2019 and thought it was the cat’s pajamas…. Read More ›

• Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Diamond L.E. 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 6, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 X 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.85 (Can be had for a dollar less online) The cigar shape was introduced in 2020. Look around, and while it was an extremely limited… Read More ›

• ReviveR by Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 5, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Aganorsa Corojo ’99 (Jalapa, Nicaragua) Binder: Aganorsa Criollo ’98 (Estelí, Nicaragua) Filler: Aganorsa Criollo ’98, Aganorsa Corojo ’99 (Jalapa, Nicaragua) Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 for a Single ($10 if you buy the box of… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Fraternal Order Blue Corona | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on November 4, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 42 Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 ($7.00 at Cigars International) I reviewed this blend in late July in the Toro size. It didn’t go well. I… Read More ›

• Illusione Classic Cruzado Domenicos Extra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 31, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo and Criollo) Size: 6 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 Thanks to Peter W. for the dough for the purchase of these cigars. He is on the Newsletter list. I… Read More ›

• 601 La Bomba Warhead VII Churchill – Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 27, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 50 Churchill Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.50 Thanks to Peter W. for the dough for these cigars. He is on the Newsletter list. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar: “La Bomba… Read More ›

• Fuente Fuente OPUS X 20TH Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 26, 2021 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $40-$400 EACH!! Many thanks to Peter L. for sending me this cigar. He is on the Newsletter list. BACKGROUND: Released: 12-7-2016 Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y… Read More ›

• Casdagli Cigars Daughters of the Wind Wide Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 19, 2021 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Cafe Binder: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Fina Filler: Peruvian Habano Seco, Dominican Criollo Volado, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Many thanks to Kevin C. for donating to the cause so I was able… Read More ›

• Southern Draw New Releases | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Southern Draw’s Press Release: Southern Draw Cigars to release exclusive NEW KUDZU LUSTRUM at Cigars International Hamburg. Southern Draw Cigars will release a special size of its award-winning KUDZU LUSTRUM, a Lonsdale 6.0×44 size that has been expertly box pressed…. Read More ›

• Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 8, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega & Esteli) Size: 5.5 x 42 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 A couple sticks of the new release were gifted to me by good friend, Aaron H. He is currently in… Read More ›

• HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 5, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.35-$13.00 Look, I know there have been lots of reviews…you’ve probably already bought some and smoked the cigars…but…I…don’t…care. I am going to review it anyway. The… Read More ›

• Asylum Limited Series Friday The 13th 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 1, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 46 Gran Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 I’ve only had the cigars for 1-1/2 months. But as it is a limited series and only 700 boxes of each size were… Read More ›

• Romeo y Julieta Eternal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 30, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 (Can be had for $13.00 online) Many thanks to Bob M. for providing a gift card so I could purchase these cigars. BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›

• ATL Cigar Co Announces the ATL Magic | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 27, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Atlanta, GA — ATL Cigar Co (www.atlcigar.co) announces the launch of its fourth line of cigars, the ATL Magic. To be released to ATL Cigar Co’s network of 50+ premium cigar retailers on October 16, 2021, the ATL Magic celebrates… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Co. Viaticum 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 24, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Honduran Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.25 Thanks to Jack M. for the gift card so I could snag these cigars. I’ve reviewed 19 BLTC blends from 2014-2021. I… Read More ›

• Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 22, 2021 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 50 LC50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.96 I bought a fiver thanks to Derek Sanderson donating some dough to keep me current and still reviewing. I’ve also gotten small donations… Read More ›

• NEW RELEASE: Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder ‘The Ascension’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 21, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  “On September 23, 2021, Southern Draw Cigars will release the newest Jacobs Ladder, a Belicoso Fino which is 5.5×52, a size that we customarily offer with a box press and open foot format, a blend that takes us back to… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Parallel Universe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 21, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés, Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 Piramides Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $9.99 Thanks to Adrian V. for the fiver. I’ve reviewed 25 different Southern Draw blends since 2015. Everyone a stellar cigar…. Read More ›

• Tatuaje Fausto Culebra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 20, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 Strength: Full Price: $7.50 Many thanks to Keith B. for the cigars. This stick has 3-1/2 months humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com (8-25-2021): Released May 2021 “The Tatuaje… Read More ›

• Espinosa 601 Black Limited Edition 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 16, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 I want to thank Tom K. for the sticks. BACKGROUND: Before I proceed with quoting Halfwheel.com, I am long overdue in showing that I… Read More ›

• Dedicación Mitre by All Saints | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 15, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $9.95 BACKGROUND: Regular Production Released June 2021 (This is referring to the new Mitre size). Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) From Halfwheel.com (8-20-2020):… Read More ›

• Salty Cigars? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 10, 2021 • ( 17 )

  

  I have a question for my readers. Sometimes, a cigar tastes horribly salty to me. I googled the shit out of this issue. And I got a million different answers of which none made sense to me. I don’t think… Read More ›

• Espinosa Warzone Box Pressed Short Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 8, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Honduran Filler: Colombian, Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 48 Short Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (I got a 10 pack for $65 from Cigar Page) I’ve allowed these cigars to marinate naked for nearly 4 months. I… Read More ›

• Nica Libre x AGANORSA | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 7, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 MSRP ($5,75 online) (I paid $3.50 on Cigarbid.com) I have had these things marinating for 3 months. I found 3 written reviews. The reviewers… Read More ›