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• Isabela Cigar Co. to the Rescue with Special Offer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on April 4, 2020 • ( 15 )

  

  Isabela Cigar Co. has released a C-19 Survival Kit. (Click on this link) 10 Ct Luxury Box Survival Kit, includes: 2 Ltd Edition TransPorter Dbl Perfecto 2 Ltd Edition PepperHead Gordo 3 Sparkle Robustos 3 True Cuban Coronas $98.00 All… Read More ›

• Diesel Delirium L.E. 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on April 3, 2020 • ( 12 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Ometepe Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Tilt Price: $10.00 ($2.00 less from Cigars International) Today we take a look at the new Diesel Delirium L.E. 2020. Thanks to… Read More ›

• Punch Knuckle Buster | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 17, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $5.49 (Almost a buck less online) Today we take a look at the new Punch Knuckle Buster. Received samples from Cigars International. The sticks… Read More ›

• My Father La Promesa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 12, 2020 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.80 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the My Father La Promesa. I got a fiver from Cbid for $25.00. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›

• Sinistro Cigars Mr. Candela | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 10, 2020 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Candela over a Mexican San Andrés wrapper Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.08 Today we take a look at the Sinistro Cigars Mr. Candela. Bought these at Prime Cigar in… Read More ›

• Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 5, 2020 • ( 13 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.65 Today we take a look at the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua. I bought a fiver. This was Cigar Aficionado’s top cigar of 2019 with a rating… Read More ›

• Unicorn Alert ~ 2007 Punch Rare Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on March 3, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Mild/Medium Price: ?? Today we take a look at a Unicorn 2007 Punch Rare Corojo Torpedo I received from a dear friend. BACKGROUND: Everyone… Read More ›

• Don Julio Punta Espada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 26, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Mejorado Binder: Dominican Corojo Unico Filler: Dominican Habano 20/20 Ligero , Dominican Ligero, Dominican HVA Ligero, Dominican Piloto Mejorado Ligero Size: 6.75 x 54 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $13.99 ($1.50 less if you look around) Today we… Read More ›

• Crowned Heads Headley Grange Chamuco LE 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 25, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Gordo Strength: Full Price: $10.95 Today we take a look at the Crowned Heads Headley Grange Chamuco LE 2019. BACKGROUND: Released: December 2019 Cigars Released: 1,500 Boxes… Read More ›

• Hoyo La Amistad Dark Sumatra by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 20, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 4.5 x 50 Robusto ‘Espresso’ Strength: Full Price: $8.00 (A buck less online ~ I paid $3.80 on Cigar Bid) Today we take a look at the Hoyo La… Read More ›

• Talavera Edicion Exclusiva Second Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 18, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Talavera Edicion Exclusiva Second Edition. This is an Atlantic Cigar exclusive. Thanks to my… Read More ›

• Daughters of the Wind Pony Express by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 17, 2020 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Puriscal & Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Oscuro Ligero & Peruvian Size: 6 x 48 (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium Price: $16.99 Today we take a look at the Casdagli/Bespoke Daughters of the Wind Pony Express. I… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel The Edge Barrel-Aged | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 11, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Honduran Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel The Edge Barrel-Aged. Thanks to Joseph Jobes and Alex Gougher of Cigars… Read More ›

• Emilio Cigars AF1 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 10, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Emilio Cigars AF1 2019. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “If you think you’ve smoked Emilio Cigars… Read More ›

• Bellas Artes Maduro by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on February 5, 2020 • ( 12 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Size: 6 x 48 Short Churchill ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.80 (Paid $6 each on Cigar Page) Today we take a look at the Bellas Artes Maduro… Read More ›

• Crowned Heads Juárez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 29, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Crowned Heads Juárez. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo Released December 2018 Regular production According to Halfwheel.com… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 27, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican, Mexican San Andrés Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019. Many thanks to buddy,… Read More ›

• The New PerfecPak by PerfecDraw | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 23, 2020 • ( 8 )

  

  Dr. Rod Kurthy has come up with the perfect cigar accessory carry along. The schmuck that I am, I always end up stuffing my cigar stuff into the pockets in my jeans or coat…and then getting home and find I’m… Read More ›

• Dr. Rod Kurthy ~ The Truth About Teeth Whitening | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 20, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  I attached this to a cigar review a while back but thought it needed a wider audience. And now for something of a public service announcement: I saw this tooth whitening product (Power Swabs) on TV last week and wondered… Read More ›

• Southern Draw CEDRUS Lancero to Debut at TPE 2020 Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on January 17, 2020 • ( 10 )

  

  Press Release from Southern Draw Cigars: Southern Draw Cigars to reveal the CEDRUS Lancero at TPE 2020 Cigars Southern Draw Cigars announces NO price increases for 2020! The love of lanceros, those long, thin cigars is nothing new for the… Read More ›