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E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6.875 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: €9.50 (If you know where to look here on the old continent) $13.00 in the U.S. Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza ~ Santiago,… Read More ›
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5 Mini Reviews: Luciano Underrated, Viaje White Label Project Szivar EL, Armando Artamendi Cabinet Selection Sun Grown, Lovely Cigars Bay City Maduro, Peter James Emergence | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Writing 5 mini reviews is dumb. Why do I do it? Dunno. I will never do it again. 6,002 words, man. The Unabomber’s manifesto was shorter. I picked the wrong time to give up snorting Flakka. These reviews were written… Read More ›
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The Perez 58 – The Cuban Farm Roll ~ Guest Review by Charlie Schink (Our Man in Zambia) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 6 x 58 Strength: Medium Rolled: Mid-2023 Price: $25 This review is possible because there exists a Cuban “shadow market” here in the United States which I will explain at the end of… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Juarez OBS ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Each: €6.50 Euro ($6.75 USD) Capa: México San Andrés Capote: Ecuador Sumatra Tripa: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic La Fuerza: Medium Format: 4.75 x 52 Fabricante: Tabacalera Pichardo First half: And now for something completely different…. After having regaled you with what… Read More ›
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6 Mini Reviews: United Cigars Red Anchor, Illusione Group of Five, Room 101 Daikoku, The Wise Man Corojo, Isla del Cocodrilo, The Revivalist | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am following Daniel Pérez’s lead by providing 6 reviews in 1 post. It is an easy and lazy way out when I don’t feel especially creative. Each review was written on a different day so there is some overlap… Read More ›
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Chillin’ Bull Moose – Guest Review by Dr. Alex Wu (Our Man in Madison) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Gigantes Strength: Medium/Full (allegedly; read on) PRELIMINARIES: Purchased from a local smoke shop in a well-maintained humidor. Aging time is known only to the good Lord above. $7 bucks…. Read More ›
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Aging Room Bin No. 2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí and Jalapa Size: 5.75 x 54 C Major Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Release Date: March 2019 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Dry boxed 2… Read More ›
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Por Larrañaga Edición Regional 5ta Avenida (2017) ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.88 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium Price: €10.20 in 2018 First half: Last time on the Katman channel, we talked about what turned out to be the poster boy for the perfect Cuban… Read More ›
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Padrón 50th Anniversary Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Aged 10 years Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $47.00 My cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado. This blend debuted in… Read More ›
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Ceniza Fina Corojo Corona Gorda +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $10.00 Capa: Ecuador Capote: Mexican Tripa: Dominican Republic Piloto Cubana, Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Jalapa, and HVA La Fuerza: Medium Forma: 6 x 46 Fabricante: Tabacalera La Isla Dominican Republic As is typical for an Ecuadorian wrapper, there are aromas… Read More ›
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Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez ~ (From the 2019 Vault of the Katman) +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Medio-Tiempo Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Jalapa, Criollo ’98, Condega, Hybrid Estelí, Pueblo Nuevo Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 SMELL THE GLOVE: Aromas are faint. But I do smell… Read More ›
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5 Short Strokes – Mini Reviews +Romancing the Leaf Report+
I thought I’d quote a man who we hold in high esteem, because what reviewer never had this problem: “I ran out of batteries for my butt plug so I’m going to do this review sans plug. -Katman Or better… Read More ›
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Fratello Cigars Re-Releases DMV Maduro
Ashburn, VA (October 8th, 2024) – Fratello Cigars is excited to announce the re-release of the popular DMV Maduro Selection to kick off the fall season. Originally launched in 2018, the DMV Series pays tribute to Washington D.C., Maryland and… Read More ›
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Viaje Skull and Bones Tsar Bomba Camo Blue +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $16.00 Capa: Undisclosed Capote: Undisclosed Tripa: Undisclosed La Fuerza: Full Forma: 6 x 56 Fabricante: Aganorsa S.A Jalapa, Nicaragua First Half: The weight makes the tiny log indistinguishable from a barbell. My previous two cigars were identically heavy. Cigars… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte ~ (From the 2020 Vault of the Katman) +Romancing the Leaf Report+
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 SMELL THE GLOVE: Loads to sniff on…floral notes, red pepper, chocolate, coffee, cedar, heavy on the malt, hoppy,… Read More ›
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Viaje Hamaki Omakase ~ (From the 2019 Vault of the Katman) +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.89 APPEARANCE: I love the way this stick looks. That wrapper is beautifully mottled. Like a brindle-colored Boxer dog. Or sprayed by Banksy. It is oily… Read More ›
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AJ Fernandez Días de Gloria Brazil Corona +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $14.00 Capa: Brazil Mata Fina Capote: Nicaragua Tripa: Nicaragua La Fuerza: Medium to Full Forma: 6 ½ x 44 Fabricante: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. A shout out to my fellow Floridians, who along with folks in… Read More ›
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Partagás Lusitanias Cabinet Selection – Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) + Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: €12.30 Euro in 2003 – €27.00 Euro in 2024 Capa: Cuba Capote: Cuba Tripa: Cuba La Fuerza: Full Forma: 7 3/4 x 49 Fabricante: Unknown (due to secret code on the cabinet box) Produced January 2003 First Half: Seeing… Read More ›
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Fratello Arlequin Connecticut Robusto +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $11.50 Capa: Ecuador Connecticut Capote: Ecuador Tripa: Nicaragua & Peru La Fuerza: Medium Forma: 5 ½ x 52 Fabricante: Joya de Nicaragua First Half: Floral, burgundy grapes, caramel, and golden honey. Aromas like this should be savored. Katman and… Read More ›
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Zino Platinum Crown Series Double Corona +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $56.00 Capa: Ecuador Capote: Dominican Republic Tripa: Dominican Republic & Peru La Fuerza: Medium Forma: 7 1/2 x 50 First Half: I am a firm believer in dry boxing cigars. If you are fortunate to live in a state… Read More ›
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Illusione 4/2g Slam 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Size: 7.5 x 49 Double Corona ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 My cigars have 2 years of box aging. The Illusione 4/2g Slam received a rating… Read More ›
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Eladio Díaz Before & After ‘Legado’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Habano 2000 Filler: Dominican Habano 2000, Piloto Cubano, Habano 92, Dominican Broadleaf Strength: Medium Size: 5.75 x 54 Toro Price: $16.50 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “Tobacco… Read More ›
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L’Atelier Côte d’Or La Tâche ’18 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sancti Spiritus Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Pelo de Oro Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 Made by My Father in Nicaragua and limited to 1,000 boxes of 10. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, why… Read More ›
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Viaje Cache Five Fifty Two 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.80 My cigars received one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: First released in 2014. I reviewed it that year. Then again released in 2018. Those… Read More ›
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Cartas de Amor Cigars ‘El Baile’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Many of exceptional brands and blends are created with the help of the Kelners at the Kelner Boutique Factory… Read More ›
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La Aurora 107 Ecuador | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Sumatra SeedBinder: Dominican Cibao ValleyFiller: Dominican, Nicaraguan, PeruvianSize: 5.5 x 54 ToroStrength: Medium/FullPrice: $10.75 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:Rated 91 by Cigar Aficionado in 2019.Regular Production.From La Aurora Cigars:“Released in 2010,… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription July 2024 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
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Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf #1 DarksBinder: Plantation-Grown Brazilian Mata FinaFiller: Select Honduran and Nicaraguan Cuban SeedSize: 5 x 52 RobustoStrength: Medium/FullPrice: $16.00 My cigars received 7 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:From Drew Estate:“Translated to English, “Liga Privada” means “private blend.”… Read More ›
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Casa de Sueños The 5th | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano OscuroBinder: Dominican San VincenteFiller: Dominican Piloto Cubano, UndisclosedSize: 5.5 x 58 Robusto Gordo ~ Box PressedStrength: Medium/FullPrice: $20.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:Released March 2024.Only 300 boxes of 12 in the wild.From… Read More ›
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Davidoff Maduro Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $54.00 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Small Batch Cigar: “Davidoff invested 16 months of fermentation and 2 years of aging… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier No. 2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut BroadleafBinder: Nicaraguan JalapaFiller: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan Ometepe and Pueblo NuevoSize: 6.125 x 52 TorpedoStrength: MediumPrice: $13.00 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:From Small Batch Cigar:“Le Pâtissier is a PCA exclusive, only offered to… Read More ›
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Warped Bird on a Rose | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $12.00 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Warped is releasing a new cigar made in collaboration… Read More ›
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Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale Box Pressed Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cuban Seed Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Box Pressed Tooro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 These cigars have 3 years of aging prior to release. Nearly a year of box aging. And my 3… Read More ›
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AVO Expressions LE 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian EMS Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Bourbon Cask Aged Dominican, USA Size: 6.5 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Beautiful floral aroma with heady notes… Read More ›
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Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rojiza Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican (Piloto Mejorado Seco, Piloto Seco, Hybrid Olor Piloto Seco, Nicaraguan Condega Seco, Nicaraguan Estelí Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $22.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
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Patina Oro de Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: U.S.A Connecticut Broadleaf, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular Production. Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A., Estelí From… Read More ›
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Powstanie Wojtek 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano, Mexican San Andrés (Barber Pole) Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Released in September 2023. 500… Read More ›
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Casdagli Basilica C#1 Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder: Nicaraguan (Condega), Dominican H192 (Double Binder) Filler: Dominican Havana Vuelta Seco, Dominican Havana Vuelta Abajo Viso, Peruvian Pelo D’Oro Viso, Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso Size: 6 x 52 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $18.60 My cigars received 3… Read More ›
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Warped La Colmena No. 44 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 44 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Initial release was 2014. Regular production. “La Colmena, or The Beehive in Spanish,… Read More ›
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Warped Upper Realm | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Corojo ’99 Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo 2012 Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo ’98 Estelí, Corojo ’99 Jalapa, Corojo ’99 Condega) Size: 5 x 49 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Domain Cigars Negentropy Robusto Extra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.60 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Brand spanking new company from Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. There are nine… Read More ›
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Domain Cigars Neutron Belicoso His Excellency Shaggy | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Brand spanking new company from Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. There are… Read More ›
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Wildfire Cigar Co. The Hook | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Dominican Piloto, Mexican San Andrés, USA Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $12.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. Released March 2024. Only 500 boxes of… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Co. Orthodox | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Full Price: $12.50 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. Released March 2024. Limited to 900 boxes of 20 for three sizes… Read More ›
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Somm Rioja | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo (aged 3 years) Binder: Sumatran (aged 3 years) Filler: Dominican (aged 3-4 years) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The dawn of… Read More ›
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Fratello Arlequín | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: A little plugged like the day after… Read More ›
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Alfonso Gran Selección Estelares | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Peruvian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $50.00 My cigars have had 5 months of naked humidor time. Only 5000 cigars released in May 2023. Aged for up to 10 years in… Read More ›
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Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Marron Oscuro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro Filler: Dominican (San Vicente Mejorado Visus, Piloto Seco, Olor Visus), Nicaraguan (Estelí Visus, Condega Visus ~ Aged for 6 months in single malt Scotch casks). Size: 5 x 52 Robusto… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Don Carlos The Man | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Cameroon Rosado Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.25 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 in 2018 ~ Upwards of $35.00 in 2024 due to rarity. The tobacco in this cigar has 10 years of age at time… Read More ›
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Dapper La Madrina Shade | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Jalapa), Dominican Habano ’92, U.S. Undisclosed Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Information… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription May 2024 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana Factory Press Limitada 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Size: 6.5 x 58 Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 Much less if you scroll: $11.86 from Cigar Page…but wait. The cigars have 6 months of box aging. And received another 4… Read More ›
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Noble Cigars Act Two Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Ligero Filler: Dominican Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. A new cigar company owned by Elizabeth Santos. Made by Abe Flores… Read More ›
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Tatuaje PCA 2023 Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Seed Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.375 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. 2500 boxes of 20 released. Produced by My Father Cigars. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Troglodyte’s… Read More ›
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Byron 20th Century Habaneros 2018 Vintage Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Dominican, Peruvian, Undisclosed Strength: Medium Size: 6 x 56 Price: $37.00 Cigars have 5 years of aging after being rolled. My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. Limited release of 300 boxes of… Read More ›
