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• CONTEST IS OVER! Free PerfecDraw Cigar Poker and PerfecRepair Glue | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 23, 2018 • ( 59 )

  

  We have a winner from Jim Manuel: “The thing sells itself! Hell, with your glowing testimonies, it’s inconceivable anyone who’s read your reviews and is at least partly in touch with their Freudian psychoanalysis of relating to or denoting a… Read More ›

• Four Kicks Maduro Limited Edition Lancero 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 22, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Four Kicks Maduro Limited Edition Lancero 2018. Once again, thanks to Ty-Ty Jeffery from Havana Lounge and… Read More ›

• Emilio Grimalkin 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 20, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.80 Today we take a look at the Emilio Grimalkin 2018. Many thanks to Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge and Cigar. BACKGROUND: Released: May, 2018 Regular… Read More ›

• Illusione OneOff | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 18, 2018 • ( 11 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.375 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $14.95 MSRP Today we take a look at the Illusione OneOff. BACKGROUND: Released: June 2018 Regular Production From Halfwheel.com: “Originally launched in the early 2000s… Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Gran Mareva Gold | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 13, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5.5 x 42 Strength: Medium Price: $13.33 by a box of 15 / $14.00 in 5 pack Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Gran Mareva Gold. Many thanks… Read More ›

• Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 9, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 LC46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington… I reviewed the 2014, 2015, 2016,… Read More ›

• Camaleon Huevo de Oro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 7, 2018 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: HVA Binder: Criollo ’98 Filler: Corojo 2020 Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.70 Today we take a look at the Camaleon Huevo de Oro. A gift from John P. I’ve had a couple sticks in my… Read More ›

• Steampunk by Cigar Federation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on August 2, 2018 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Steampunk by Cigar Federation. Thanks to reader Aaron Dixson for the cigars. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “Steampunk is… Read More ›

• Montecristo Artisan Series L.E. Batch 2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 31, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  Thank you, thank you… Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Colombian Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 Everywhere…Except at Holt’s Sale: $6.00 Photo courtesy of Montecristo: Today we take a look at the Montecristo Artisan Series… Read More ›

• Death of a Milwaukee Police Officer

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 25, 2018 • ( 12 )

  

  Last month, a 22 year old Milwaukee police officer was killed in a car chase pursuit. Today at 5:00 PM, officers were serving a gun and drug warrant when they were met by the suspect at his house and gun… Read More ›

• Value Spotlight ~ Indomina by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 18, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 ~ Toro Strength: Medium Price: $4.50 from Famous Smoke only Photo courtesy of Famous Smoke: Today we take a look at the Indomina by AJ Fernandez…. Read More ›

• Warped Don Reynaldo Regalos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 12, 2018 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 46 Corona ~ “Regalos” Strength: Medium Price: $13.75-$15.00 Today we take a look at the Warped Don Reynaldo Regalos. BACKGROUND: Regular production. From Cigar Dojo: “For the most part,… Read More ›

• Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 11, 2018 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí. Humidor time: 4 months BACKGROUND: Factory:… Read More ›

• Casa Magna Jalapa Claro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 29, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $7.20 MSRP (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Casa Magna Jalapa Claro. BACKGROUND: Released: July, 2016 Cigars Released: 500… Read More ›

• Joseph NicaVana Mezmerize | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 26, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Joseph NicaVana Mezmerize. Got a 5 pack from Small Batch Cigar for $8.00 per stick with… Read More ›

• Casa Fernández AGANORSA Leaf TABSA Aficion | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 25, 2018 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 “Aficion” Toro Extra Strength: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernández AGANORSA Leaf TABSA Aficion. Bought a box of 15 from Famous Smoke on sale… Read More ›

• Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 21, 2018 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Pelo D’Oro Size: 5.75 x 50 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition…. Read More ›

• Vote for the Best Cigars, Accessories & Lounges on Cigar Journal | Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 20, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  Our friend, Dr. Rod Kurthy’s PerfecDraw company has been nominated in the top 5 contenders for Cigar Accessories. If you vote for him, and he wins, he will pay all fees for you and a guest to visit Ukraine and… Read More ›

• Diesel Whiskey Row | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 19, 2018 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés ~ Bourbon barrel aged Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.49 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Diesel Whiskey… Read More ›

• Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 16, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7.5 x 39 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero. If you use Cigars City to purchase Bespoke Cigars, use promo code: Katman… Read More ›