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• 300 Hands Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 3, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Shade (USA) Binder: Peruvian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the 300 Hands Connecticut. Samples were provided by Southern Draw 9 months ago. Yes, there… Read More ›

• 2012 by Oscar Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 31, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the 2012 by Oscar Maduro. The cigar has rested for… Read More ›

• Jas Sum Kral Fuck the FDA | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.99 Today we take a look at the Jas Sum Kral Fuck the FDA. Samples were gifted to me by Skip Haynes. BACKGROUND: Regular… Read More ›

• Aging Room Pura Cepa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 20, 2020 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto “Rondo” Strength: Medium Price: $12.70 MSRP ($11.40 online) I paid $8 per stick in a fiver online. Today we take a look at the Aging Room Pura Cepa…. Read More ›

• Southern Draw Ignite Barber Pole Rothschild | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 14, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut/Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Ignite Barber Pole Rothschild. Samples were provided by Robert and Sharon Holt. I’ve had these… Read More ›

• 2008 Padrón Serie 1926 80 Years Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 13, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 54 Box Pressed Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $32.50 Today we go Unicorn diving with the 2008 Padrón Serie 1926 80 Years Maduro. This was a gift from buddy, Skip Haynes. He… Read More ›

• 2020 Villiger San’Doro Colorado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 10, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the 2020 Villiger San’Doro Colorado. Snagged a 5 pack online a couple months ago…. Read More ›

• JFR Lunatic Loco Perfecto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 7, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Grown Maduro (Jalapa) Binder: Aganorsa, Nicaraguan Filler: Aganorsa, Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 70 Perfecto “El Loco” Strength: Full Price: $10.00 ($1.00-$2.00 less online) Today we take a look at the JFR Lunatic Loco Perfecto. Picked up… Read More ›

• Sinistro Mr. Red | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 4, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, USA Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Sinistro Mr. Red The cigars have been marinating naked in my humidor for two… Read More ›

• Cigar Federation’s PUNK ROCK | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 30, 2020 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés, Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at Cigar Federation’s PUNK ROCK. I’ve had samples marinating in my humidor for over 6 months. BACKGROUND: This… Read More ›

• Ventura Cigars Case Study 03 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 28, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Semilla 192 Filler: Multi-Country Blend Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Ventura Cigars Case Study 03. I bought a fiver online. BACKGROUND: From Ventura… Read More ›

• 2016 Viaje Exclusivo Reserva | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 24, 2020 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the 2016 Viaje Exclusivo Reserva. The blend first arrived on the market in 2010. Each year, a new… Read More ›

• 2012 by Oscar Barber Pole | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 22, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Candela & Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the 2012 by Oscar Barber Pole. The blend was originally designed for a single… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel Flor de San Andrés Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 19, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto (Box pressed) Strength: Medium Price: $7.75 ($4.75 online…already in the clearance aisle after two years on the market) Today we take a look at the… Read More ›

• Casdagli Cigars Basilica C#1 Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 16, 2020 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $15.50 by the box. $17 by the five pack. Today we take a look at the Casdagli Cigars Basilica C #1 Maduro. This is… Read More ›

• Macanudo Inspirado Green | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 15, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Indonesian Filler: Colombian, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $6.89 (More than a buck less online) Today we take a look at the Macanudo Inspirado Green. I’ve had the cigars cooking naked in… Read More ›

• Joya de Nicaragua Joya Copper | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 12, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.80 Today we take a look at the Joya de Nicaragua Joya Copper. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com (11-12-2019): “Joya de Nicaragua has announced that the fifth line… Read More ›

• Delay Due to Grandfatherhood | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 11, 2020 • ( 18 )

  

  I’ve been a nervous Nellie for a bit and not paying attention to my reviews. It is now fait accompli. My daughter Katie and her husband Officer Hawk had our second grand baby yesterday…July 10, 2020. 8lbs 8oz, 20 in… Read More ›

• Oscar Valladares Wild Hunter Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 8, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran (Copan) Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Oscar Valladares Wild Hunter Maduro. BACKGROUND: Regular production From Atlantic Cigar: “New for 2019 from rising star… Read More ›

• La Familia Robaiña Ilegal Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on July 5, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.95 Today we take a look at the La Familia Robaiña Ilegal Maduro. BACKGROUND: Regular production. From Cigar Dojo (December 10, 2019): “La Familia… Read More ›