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Viaje Platino | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda-Prino” Body: Medium Price: $8.67 My New Year’s resolution: Respect. Today we take a look at the Viaje Platino. An oldie but a real goodie. Released in… Read More ›
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Ezra Zion FHK | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 “Inspired” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 ($6.95 at Cigar Federation) Today we take a look at the Ezra Zion FHK. Ezra Zion is owned by Kyle Hoover and… Read More ›
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Cubanacan Soneros Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 60 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 OK dear readers! The Katman needs your help desperately. Here I go again humiliating myself by asking for your help. I need a… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Company Salvation | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Company Salvation. This is a boutique brand that started in 2013. I won’t… Read More ›
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New Man O’ War Immortal Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I have never done this..promote a sale on cigars. But CI has a sale on the brand new AJ Fernandez Man O’War Immortal. Full bodied. 5.5 x 52 10 cigars for $40. A box of 21 goes for $110. Just… Read More ›
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NEW CONTEST STARTS NOW! WIN A 20 COUNT BOX OF PAUL STULAC CLASSIC LORD MADURO | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
CONTEST HAS ENDED. WINNER IS MIKE P. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION. BIG CONTEST!! 20 COUNT BOX OF PAUL STULAC CLASSIC LORD OF ALBANY MADUROS. THIS IS A 6 X 44 LONSDALE. RETAIL PRICE IS $160.00 Note: Don’t fret… Read More ›
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Pura Sangre Edición 2012 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Colorado Binder: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Colorado Filler: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Colorado Size: 5.5 x 56 “Double Robusto” Body: Full Price: $12.50 ($8.99 per single at Two Guys Smoke Shop) Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
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The Buckingham by Crowned Heads | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés (Not Andreas. That is the fault line in California that could ruin everyone’s day that lives there.) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Full Price: $7.95 (Thanks to Halfwheel.com for the… Read More ›
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Viaje Oro Reserva Aficionado 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 7 x 50 “Churchill-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $11.20 Today we take a look at the Viaje Oro Reserva Aficionado 2014. It made its debut at the 2014… Read More ›
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Tarazona 305 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Costa Rican Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Body: Medium Price: $6.90 Today we take a look at the Tarazona 305 that is also called Tarazona Revolution 305. The latter is on the cigar band…. Read More ›
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Emilio Cigars La Musa Melete | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the Emilio Cigars La Musa Melete. From the House of Emilio web site: “The first Muse, Melete… Read More ›
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Leaf by Oscar Connecticut | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $9.95 ($7.35 at Two Guys Smoke Shop) Today we take a look at the Leaf by Oscar (Connecticut). This cigar has been reviewed by… Read More ›
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262 Paradigm | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Colombian Size: 4 x 52 “Short Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.80 Today we take a look at the 262 Paradigm. I think it is serendipity that I should choose to review this… Read More ›
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Merry Christmas to all of my readers! (Happy Hanukkah too!) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m on a temporary hiatus due to health issues. My fingers are crossed it won’t last long and I will be back at it very soon. I wish all my readers and sponsors a very merry Christmas!
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Illusione 2 And Crowned of Thorns | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Colorado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $9.20 (15% off at Cigar Federation in December = $7.82) NOTE 12-21-2014: This review stopped too early, not because of too much cabbage salad… Read More ›
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Ezra Zion Tantrum PA | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo Size: 6.5 x 44 “Lonsdale-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 ($7.95 at Cigar Federation this month, 15% off = $6.75) Today we take a look at the Ezra… Read More ›
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Michael Simmons | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I have some great sponsors. Regular guys who are loyal readers. The list of other great sponsors are Rick Tunstall, John Young, Joseph Talotta, Reek Havok (Yes, that is his legal name), Zelig and a few who prefer to remain… Read More ›
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C&C Loose Cannon 1206 & C&C Loose Cannon Trigger Happy Updates | Cigar Review
I just had to update these two cigars from Stogie Boys. In the 4 months I’ve had them and the 3 months since I reviewed them, the became Godzilla and Rodan. Everyone needs to take a second look at these… Read More ›
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Emilio AF Suave | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan/Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $6.90 (At Cigar Federation discount of 15% = $5.87) Today we take a look at the Emilio AF Suave Corona. I’ve smoked a couple prior… Read More ›
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La Barba Purple | Cigar Review
Wrapper: HVA (Habana Vuelta Abajo Ecuador) Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Corojo, HVA Habano, and a rare varietal known as Carbonell. Size: 5.75 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 (From Cigar Federation 10% off = $8.10) Today we take… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana Press Release: 707 Ligero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The 707 Ligero LA FLOR DOMINICANA CIGARS Coral Gables, Florida December 15, 2014 Coral Gables, FL – La Flor Dominicana is proud to announce the release of the 707 Ligero. The 707 Ligero is a full-bodied blend of Dominican filler… Read More ›
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1502 Nicaragua | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 Today we take a look at the 1502 Nicaragua. It follows the 1502 Emerald, Ruby, and Black Gold. All reviewed here. It is the… Read More ›
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Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 52 “Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.40 ($11.00 in boxes of 10 from Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $9.90) Today we take a look at the Viaje Farmer Bill… Read More ›
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Viaje Stuffed Turkey Dark Meat 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 ($10.00 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $9.00) Today we take a look at the Viaje Stuffed Turkey Dark… Read More ›
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Leaf & Bean by Esteban | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo (Jalapa) Nicaraguan Corojo Hybrid Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Esteli, Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 (Above photo courtesy of Hava Cigar) Today we take a look at the Leaf & Bean… Read More ›
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Viaje Stuffed Turkey White Meat (2014) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.99 ($10.00 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $9.00) Today we take a look at the brand new Viaje Stuffed Turkey White… Read More ›
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Padilla Cava | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.75 by the Single/$6.00 in a 5 Pack at the Cigar Federation Store. Today we take a look at the new Padilla Cava. It was… Read More ›
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Foundry War of Currents Laboratories Shoreham | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 54 Body: Medium Price: $8.25 ($7.50 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $6.75) Today we take a look at the Foundry War of Currents Laboratories Shoreham. It comes in… Read More ›
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Felipe Gregorio Silencio | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habana ‘92 Filler: Dominican Corojo, Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Habana Size: 7.5 x 60 “Salomon” Body: Medium Price: $12.60 SRP ($7.60 from Small Batch Cigar. And then take your 10% off = $6.84) Today we take… Read More ›
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My New Camera-First Try-Life Is Good! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I still don’t know what I’m doing but these are my first efforts with the new Fuji camera I got from Fingerhut. I know, I know. Only $30 down and $15 per month for the rest of my life. I… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan, Panamanian, Honduran, Dominican Size: 6.25 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the brand new Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal. But I do so with a heavy heart…. Read More ›
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Warped Flor del Valle | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Aganorsa Tobacco (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Tobacco Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ’98 Aganorsa Tobacco Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto-Gran Valle” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 ($9.00 at Small Batch Cigar-with 10% coupon code = $8.10) Today… Read More ›
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Come on over to the Katmensch Community | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Had this FB page sitting around since August. Why not use it now? Come on over and hit the Like button please. Comment all you want. Here is the link to Katmensch Community: https://www.facebook.com/Katmensch?fref=nf
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Foundry Worm Hole 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 50 Body: Medium Price: $4.75 Today we take a look at the Foundry Worm Hole 2014 Blend from Foundry Tobacco. There are three blends in the Worm Hole line: 1964, 2014,… Read More ›
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Herrera Esteli Norteño | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli) Size: 4.75 x 48 “Corona Extra” Body: Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Herrera Esteli Norteño Corona Extra. Manufactured at the La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate…. Read More ›
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L’Atelier NHC Surrogates Skull Breaker | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the L’Atelier NHC Surrogates Skull Breaker. I’m playing with fire here. I just reviewed the companion cigar to… Read More ›
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L’Atelier NHC Surrogates Bone Crusher | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 55 Body: Full Price: $8.00 Dedicated to good friends….everywhere. Today we take a look at the L’Atelier NHC Surrogates Bone Crusher. By the way, L’Atelier, in French, means: “An artist’s,… Read More ›
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Sosa Vintage | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dark Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican (Ligero-Aged 8 Years) Size: 6 x 50 “Torpedo-Piramide #2” Body: Medium Price: $8.40 by 25 count box Today we take a look at the Sosa Vintage by Sosa Cigars. I want to thank… Read More ›
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Emilio Cigars Draig Cayuquero | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli) Size: 5.5 x 42 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 Today, dear readers, we take a look at the Emilio Cigars Draig Cayuquero. Something must have gone wrong during the printing of… Read More ›
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Jamais Vu by Ezra Zion | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (1999 Cuban Seed, 2007 Crop, Corojo) Binder #1: Nicaraguan (1999 Cuban Seed, 2007 Crop, Corojo) Binder #2: Nicaraguan (1998 Cuban Seed, 2006 Crop, Criollo) Filler: Nicaraguan (1999 Cuban Seed, 2007 Crop, Medio Tiempo, Viso, and Ligero) Size: 5.25… Read More ›
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Hammer + Sickle La Habana Tradicion Serie | Cigar Review
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 Body: Mild/Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Hammer + Sickle La HabanaTradicion Serie. It was released in November, 2009 and is a regular production… Read More ›
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Nomad Classic | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Rambler” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Nomad Classic. The company was launched in 2012 by Fred “GodFadr” Rewey. It is a regular… Read More ›
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Varina Farms Breakfast Blend | Cigar Review
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $5.00 Today we take a look at the Varina Farms Breakfast Blend. This is sort of a companion review to… Read More ›
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Dante Vita Nova Canto VI | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 “Canto VI – Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the Dante Vita Nova. It is the newest blend to the Dante line. Not… Read More ›
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Contest Winners of the Screwpop Cigar Punch 2.0 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The winners are: Rene Cardona Michael Simmons George Hartmann Patric Hosler Marco Lebron Please send me your addresses and Screwpop Tools will send you your cigar punch.
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Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Legend Challenger | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Habana 2000 (Cuban Seed) Binder: Nicaraguan (Ligero) Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Size: 5.25 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at an oldie but goodie; the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Legend Challenger. This… Read More ›
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Quesada Jalapa | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 4.9 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 in boxes of 10 Today we take a look at the Quesada Jalapa made at the MATASA (Quesada Factory). These cigars were released… Read More ›
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Epicurean Carnavale Petite Corona | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: American Broadleaf, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 48 “Petite Corona” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Epicurean Carnavale Petite Corona. The cigar was released in September, 2014. And… Read More ›
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Boutique Blend by Rodrigo Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Dark Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 56 “G5’” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.75 Today we take a look at Boutique Blend by Rodrigo Cigars. From Rodrigo Cigars web site: “Boutique Blend is our answer to the… Read More ›
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Varina Farms Winter Warmer Limited Edition | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Havana Media Tiempo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 54 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 in boxes of 10. Today we take a look at the Varina Farms Winter Warmer Limited Edition. I want to thank… Read More ›
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Entrada Classic by Casa De Entrada Cigar Company | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo) Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo, Viso) Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $8.20 Today we take a look at the Entrada Classic. It is made by the Casa De Entrada Cigar Company. The… Read More ›
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L’Atelier Extension de la Racine 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder of Sancti Spiritus) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 by the 5 Pack/$8.50 by the box of 20 Today we take a look at the L’Atelier… Read More ›
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Paul Stulac (Master Blender) – 10 Questions | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’ve known Paul for a few years and watched as his kingdom has exploded. He would demur that no such explosion has happened; but it has. Paul graciously agreed to answer some questions. Here they are: Q: Things have really… Read More ›
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SCREWPOP CIGAR PUNCH 2.0 REVIEW | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
CONTEST IS CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS I want to thank Brett Fischer of Screwpop Tools for sponsoring this contest. I have 5 cigar punches to give away. You may know that there was an earlier version of this… Read More ›
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Warped Cigars EL OSO | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 48 “Belicoso-PaPa” Body: Medium Price: $12.50 (Can be had as cheap for $10.00) Today we take a look at Warped Cigars EL OSO PaPa. I was gifted two… Read More ›
