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2020 Villiger San’Doro Colorado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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JFR Lunatic Loco Perfecto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Sinistro Mr. Red | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Cigar Federation’s PUNK ROCK | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Ventura Cigars Case Study 03 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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2016 Viaje Exclusivo Reserva | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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2012 by Oscar Barber Pole | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Rocky Patel Flor de San Andrés Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Casdagli Cigars Basilica C#1 Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Macanudo Inspirado Green | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Joya de Nicaragua Joya Copper | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Delay Due to Grandfatherhood | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Oscar Valladares Wild Hunter Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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La Familia Robaiña Ilegal Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Rocky Patel LB1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Nicaraguan (Condega and Esteli) Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 ($1.00-$1.50 less online) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel LB1. I bought a fiver 5 months… Read More ›
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2018 Micallef Grande Bold Sumatra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra-Seed Binder: Broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $9.45 ($8.00 online) Today we take a look at the 2018 Micallef Grande Bold Sumatra. It has 2 years of cellophaned humi… Read More ›
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Southern Draw 2019 IGNITE Navy SEAL Foundation San Andrés No.2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 ( A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Southern Draw 2019 IGNITE Navy SEAL Foundation San Andrés… Read More ›
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Dapper Cigar Co. La Madrina Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuador / La Luchita / Cuban Seed Habano / Oliva Tobacco Co Binder: Mexico / San Andrés / San Andrés de los Perros S.A. de C.V. Fillers: Nicaragua / Esteli / Guadalupe / Oliva Tobacco Co., Nicaragua / Jalapa… Read More ›
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Hot Chocolate by Cigar Federation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at Hot Cocoa by Cigar Federation. Normally, I do not review limited production cigars. Frustrates the shit out of readers… Read More ›
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Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Especial Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.68 ($8.00 Online) Today we take a look at the Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro. Yes, I know I’m a year… Read More ›
