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• New BlendLab YY-4550 by AJ Fernandez from Cigars International | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on October 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Oscuro (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 4.5 x 50 Strength: Full Price: $3.50 in bundles of 20 for $69.99 Today we take a look at the brand new BlendLab YY-4550 by AJ… Read More ›

• Menelik by Foundation Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on October 10, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Condega and Jalapa) Size: 4.5 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $13.00 ($12.00 online) Today we take a look at the Menelik by Foundation Cigar Co. Bought a fiver… Read More ›

• CAO Session | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on October 8, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Vega Especial Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 5.25 x 54 Strength: Full Price: $8.59 Today we take a look at the CAO Session. Samples provided by General Cigar. OK. So, I’m the last… Read More ›

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

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on October 1, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Peruvian, Dominican Size: 7.1 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 Today we take a look at the Daughters of the Wind Dahman by Casdagli Cigars. Samples provided by Casdagli Cigars. They are a… Read More ›

• Diamond Crown Black Diamond | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on September 30, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Havana Seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $17.25 (Around $2.00 less online) Today we take a look at the Diamond Crown Black Diamond. I bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente… Read More ›

• H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Menendez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on September 24, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican (Andullo and Pilotico) Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the H. Upmann Hispaniola By Jose Mendez. I bought a… Read More ›

• Camacho Corojo Distillery Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on September 19, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Ligero Binder: Honduran Barrel-Aged Corojo & Corojo Ligero Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Camacho Corojo Distillery Edition. Samples provided… Read More ›

• Protocol Probable Cause | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on September 16, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Protocol Probable Cause. Samples provided by Juan Cancel. The cigar has been reviewed many times… Read More ›

• AJ Fernandez Dias De Gloria | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on September 12, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 Short Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the AJ Fernandez Días De Gloria. I bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: According to Tobacco Business: “The cigar… Read More ›

• CAO Flathead V19 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on September 9, 2019 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Connecticut Habano Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano), Nicaraguan (Estelí, Condega, & Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the CAO Flathead V19. Samples were provided by General Cigar. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on September 5, 2019 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Binder: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican (Triple Ligero) Size: 6 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone. Samples provided by Robert Holt. After… Read More ›

• Rojas Statement Habano Cigar Federation Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on September 4, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Habano (?) Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Rojas Statement HABANO Cigar Federation Exclusive. Bought a fiver. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “Noel Rojas is like one… Read More ›

• Viaje 10 Plus Two And A Half Red | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on September 3, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98, Corojo ‘99 Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.48 Today we take a look at the Viaje 10 Plus Two And A Half Red. BACKGROUND: According to… Read More ›

• Protocol Sir Robert Peel ~ Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 28, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 Today we take a look at the Protocol Sir Robert Peel Natural. Thanks to Juan Cancel for samples. BACKGROUND: Regular production From Cigar Dojo:… Read More ›

• Partagas Limited Reserve Decadas 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 27, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Honduran San Augustin Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 49 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.99 (Around $12.00 online) Today we take a look at the Partagas Limited Reserve Decadas 2019. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Journal: “Partagas returns with… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Private Blend Connecticut #1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 26, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.69 (Can be had for $10 online) Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Private Blend Connecticut #1. Samples provided by Southern… Read More ›

• “…So Sorry, Uncle Albert” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 20, 2019 • ( 12 )

  

  The 1966 photo above has nothing to do with anything. I’ve been fighting a summer cold for two weeks now and if I can’t breathe, I can’t review. You become a senior citizen, like 4 of my readers, and your… Read More ›

• A Story… | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 13, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  I’ve been fighting a head cold for a week and haven’t been able to review. So, here comes Chapter 4 from my other blog called “Blue Star Adjustments.” I wrote all 18 chapters in one sitting in 2012. I never… Read More ›

• Value Spotlight ~ Blackbird Raven Cubra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 7, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ’98, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Blackbird Raven Cubra. Bought a fiver from Cigar Federation. BACKGROUND: From Cigar… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Private Blend #3 Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 30, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.69 (Can be had for $10 online) Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Private Blend #3 Habano. Samples were provided… Read More ›