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DT&T Stillwell Star Holiday Y2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro Filler: Nicaraguan, Cavendish Burley, Golden Virginia, Red Virginia Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $15.99 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: You like pipe… Read More ›
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Los Statos Deluxe Maduro Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Honduran Size: 7 x 49 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.99 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Matt Booth and Justin Andrews (Forged Cigar Co.)…And away we go…. THE… Read More ›
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Carlos & Maria Amorío Corona Gorda by Freud Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican San Vicente Ligero, Ecuadorian Habano Visos, Nicaraguan Seco, Undisclosed Criollo ‘98 Visos Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Capa Especial ~ Hot Hot Hot | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I love finding short lived deals. Yeah, I bought mine before I published this. These cigars are re-vamped 10th Anniversary Tats with the change being an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nic guts instead of the original Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. I… Read More ›
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Roma Craft L.E. Neanderthal Genetic Deformity ~ Get ‘Em Now! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Limited Edition Neanderthal Genetic Deformity. A story of my lifestyle. Small Batch Cigar has them. Always free shipping. The stats: Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf & Ecuadorian Habano (Barberpole) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican (Pueblo Nuevo, Olor Ligero), Nicaraguan (Condega, Esteli, Jalapa),… Read More ›
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Brown & Bailey Yemeya Goddess of the Sea Edicion Limitada 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa and Condega (Aged 4 Years) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $20.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Yemeya is a very… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription January 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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Foundation Charter Oak Pegnataro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí and Jalapa Size: 5.5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cap has a cute nipple. I… Read More ›
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Rojas Unfinished Business Corona Gorda | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Mexican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: It is Stick My Hand into Humidor and Review It… Read More ›
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Espinosa Las 6 Provincias ZDT | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 Short Churchill (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is scarred up cigar review Saturday. The Las… Read More ›
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EL Pulpo Octo Ocho Culebra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 Strength: Full Price: $13.67 per stick. $41.00 for the Culebra of 3 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Here’s the thing…in order… Read More ›
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La Palina 1948 Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra Sungrown (Aged 2 years) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $22.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released right after PCA July 2023. Regular production…. Read More ›
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Katman’s Favorite Fivers ~NEW for 2024~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
You can only access these incredible deals from here. Not on CP’s webpage. Yes…I picked the cigars! Many thanks to Cigar Page for this great bunch of cigar fivers for my readers. DISCLAIMER: If my readers spend $59,000,000 in the… Read More ›
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Caldwell™ Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S. Pennsylvania Maduro Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.90 (A couple bucks less online) My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: It’s Useless Cheap Cigar Tuesday…. Read More ›
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H. Upmann Nicaragua Heritage by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Brazilian Size: 6 X 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 (As little as $7 online) My cigars have received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released 2022. Regular production. “The H…. Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Sampler 2024 – PACK OF 19 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
THE DIRTY LOW DOWN: I saw this and had to have it. Never thought twice about pulling the trigger. It’s worth the husband beating. I can save up and buy more cigars in 2027. Instead of betting on the games,… Read More ›
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Hyperion by El Titan de Bronze ~ Re-Visited a Year Later | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I gave this cigar a 96 in November 2022. I loved this cigar. It was a small release of 500 boxes of 10. I’ve now had these cigars for over a year. And they are stunning. Once again, I realize… Read More ›
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Definition Cigars Genesis | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Broadleaf Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan (Pueblo Nueva, Ometepe, Condega) Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: “Definition has collaborated with Luciano Mierelles of… Read More ›
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Emilio Audiophile Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 (As little as $8.00 online) My cigars received 2-3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released October 2022. Undisclosed number of cigars released… Read More ›
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$18 Zino Platinum Scepter Grand Master for $4 | Katman
I snagged mine. No time to beg CP to comp me. You won’t find this deal on Cigar Page’s webpage. Seriously. These cigars are $18 a pop anywhere else. I checked. Don’t believe me? Take 5 minutes and double check… Read More ›
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Long Live the King MAD MoFo Belicoso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Corojo ‘98, Pennsylvania Double Ligero Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 (A buck or two less online) My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. Released… Read More ›
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Warped Black Mango Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 My cigars have gotten 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The heft is… Read More ›
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Don Pepin Vegas Cubanas Generosos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $8.70 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. I reviewed the Vegas Cubanas 10-1/2 years ago. Might be a good time to re-visit…. Read More ›
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Foundation Cigar Co. Metapa Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.50 My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I dunced the Foundation Cigar Co. Tabernacle Knight Commander… Read More ›
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The Tabernacle Knight Commander by Foundation Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí and Jalapa Size: 6.75 x 52 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $40.00 My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Debuted at the 2023 PCA. Regular production…. Read More ›
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Viaje Zombie Farmhand Andre 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Proprietary Binder: Undisclosed Proprietary Filler: Undisclosed Proprietary Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.20 I was gifted a few sticks a while back by a secret admirer who promised to blow me if I… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club 5th Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $13.13 ($11.16 after promo code discount) My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. Cigars were aged for 3 years after rolling…. Read More ›
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My Top 32 Cigars of 2023 ~ Rated 96 & Higher | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Instead of choosing my favorite 25 cigars of the year, I veered and decided to just let the numbers speak for themselves. And why is it 25. Where’d that come from. Before you laugh, yes, I am very generous with… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription December 2023 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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Lighter Than Air | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Charlotte has had a viral thing for 5 days and she has politely handed it off to me. Woke up at 2am wth a fully invested head cold. I will be winging it until my sinuses are back to normal…. Read More ›
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$80 Cutter for $530 | Katman
I’m sure schmegeggies are lining up for this deal. A $30 cutter. $50 in gold plating. Serial number for good luck and to mark you paid in full. Wait. A salmon skin roll case: $10. My bad. You can buy… Read More ›
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Sinistro Mr. Desflorado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut-Seed Desflorado Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Colombian, Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 ($9.45 after promo codes) My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released at PCA 2023. Factory:… Read More ›
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Particulares by Sindicato | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 48 Particulares Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $8.50 (As cheap as $6.00 online with promo codes) My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
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Room 101 Farce Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.79 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: If a reviewer refuses to tell you how long his cigars have rested prior to smoking, you should discard any thoughts they… Read More ›
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Casdagli 25 Aniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Peruvian, USA, Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 52 Double Corona Strength: Medium Price: $36.00 My cigars have had over 2 months naked humidor time. Cigars were supplied by Casdagli Cigars. BACKGROUND: Released: August 2023 Cigars… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 20th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 46 Grande Merveille Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars have received over 2 months of naked humidor time. My cigars were gifted by Generalissimo Francisco Franco. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: A… Read More ›
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Highclere Castle Senetjer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 7th Priming Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Undisclosed (Aged 3 Years) Size: 6.75 x 52 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $33.00 My cigars have gotten 4 months of naked humidor time. While the cigars were not released until… Read More ›
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Brothers of the Sabre Brave Robusto by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.9 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $17.00 My cigars have had 3 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Samples were provided by Casdagli Cigars. Debuted at PCA 2023. From Jeremy Casdagli: “The Brave… Read More ›
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Foundation Cigar Charter Oak Pasquale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 48 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. Cigars released:… Read More ›
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Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Honduran Olancho San Agustin Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Piloto Cubano Seco, Piloto Cubano Ligero Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.99 (Can be had for as little as $8.00 online ~… Read More ›
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El Viejo Continente Mare Nostrum Culebras | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Condega, & Ometepe Size: 5.75 x 30 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.65 My cigars have had 3 months naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, never smoke the whole damn thing at… Read More ›
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ATL Good Trouble | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe, Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Jalapa, Estelï Size: 6.5 x 56 Gran Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $13.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From ATL Cigar Co,: “Named in honor… Read More ›
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Amendola NYC Series The West Side Story Switch Blade | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.60 My cigars have had 3 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released April 2023 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: These cigars have been on the… Read More ›
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Stolen Throne Cigars Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Torpedo Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar feels good in the hand. I… Read More ›
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Casdagli D’Boiss DB60 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Colorado Claro Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Costa Rican Size: 4 x 60 Short Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. Casdagli Cigars is a sponsor but that matters not. It… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription November 2023 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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Casa Fernandez (Aganorsa Leaf) Buena Cosecha Corojo 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Reviewers agree. This is an excellent cigar. Having a body of work with thousands of cigar reviews has its perks. I can look back and find great smokes for low coinage. If not now, then when? Wait till I’m 80?… Read More ›
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Black Friday by HVC | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Your wife is out spending all your dough on things for her family. And if there is any scratch left, maybe your family too. If you were kidnapped into going with her, my prayers for your testicles. If you escaped… Read More ›
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Packers vs. Lions ~ GB-19 by Nomad Cigar Co. ~ Rated 97 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
In keeping with the holiday and Thanksgiving football, it seemed a good idea to remind you of an excellent cigar that I reviewed in 2016. Many of you might not like Candela wrappers. I hear you. I can count on… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Manzanita Sale $4.90 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page is selling the Southern Draw Manzanita for $4.90 per stick. Robusto, Toro, and Gordo are all the same price. When the cigar was released, the price tag was $14.99. This is the same cigar. You buy TWO 10-count… Read More ›
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Fratello Lunar Cameroon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 (As little as $13.50 online) My cigars have gotten 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: La Aurora S.A. From Fratello Cigars:… Read More ›
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Brothers of the Sabre Forrader Robusto by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, USA, Zimbabwe (Hybrid Habano seed) Size: 4.9 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Samples were provided by Casdagli Cigars. Debuted at PCA 2023…. Read More ›
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Punch Golden Era | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Habano Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.99 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released May 2023 “The Punch Golden Era is a… Read More ›
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El Septimo Empress of Sheba Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Maduro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. The tobacco has been aged for 5 years so today’s cigar must be raring to… Read More ›
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Viaje Anniversary 15th Anniversary Silver Pt. II | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Varies My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released August 2023. “The three versions—Silver, Gold and Black—all feature a Criollo… Read More ›
