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La Flor Dominicana TAA 47 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto Extra” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the new La Flor Dominicana… Read More ›
Tabacalera Casa de Zabala 1936 Elegante | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Doble Figurado” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.99 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 2 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Tabacalera Casa de… Read More ›
A Memorial Day Memory | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
On this day, I want to tell you about my father. His name was Stanley Joseph Kohn. Dad was 80 when he passed in 2003. My father served in the Army in WWII. He was in the D-Day Invasion on… Read More ›
Cuban Zirconia by Dignity Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Costa Rican Habano Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Costa Rican Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $7.99 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at Cuban Zirconia by Dignity… Read More ›
PSyKo SEVEN Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Hybrid 151 Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Peruvian Pelo de Oro, Honduran Seco, Dominican Hybrid, USA PA Ligero Size: 5.5 X 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Range Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1… Read More ›
Press Release: George Rico Private Humidor Selection 2007-2008 7.5 X 38 Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 21, 2015 GEORGE RICO PRIVATE HUMIDOR SELECTION 2007-2008 MLG 7.5 X 38 (LANCERO) Miami, Florida, May 21, 2015 – Gran Habano announces the first official release from the Private Humidor Selection by George Rico, a series… Read More ›
Isabela Cigar Company Serpentine | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian DeFlorada Connecticut/ Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 54 “Belicoso-Serpentine” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.95 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the new… Read More ›
New Sponsor: ROLLING THUNDER CIGARS! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am pleased to announce that Rolling Thunder Cigars is a new sponsor. Thanks to the generosity of owner Dave Cribbin, readers of Katman will get monthly specials posted on the left side of the page. Expect the first special… Read More ›
Tatuaje La Vérité Vintage 2009 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: 100% Habano Nicaraguan Binder: 2009 La Estrella Habano Criollo Filler: 45% Habano Nicaragua, 40% Criollo ’98, 15% Pelo De Oro Size: 7 x 47 “Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Accompanying Libation:… Read More ›
CAO Sopranos | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Colombian, Dominican Size: 6 x 54 “Soldier-Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Prune Juice and Vodka Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
Rolling Thunder .50 Caliber Natural Wrapper Double Robusto | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 60 “Double Robusto” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $6.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Rolling Thunder .50 Caliber Natural… Read More ›
La Aurora Puro Vintage 2006 Edición Limitada 111 Aniversario | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Maduro Binder: Brazilian Filler: Dominican (2 Varietals), Nicaraguan, Brazilian Size: 6.5 x 50/60 “Salomon” Body: Medium Price: $18.52 starting bid for the 2015 ProCigar Festival. Not yet at stores Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: Accompanying… Read More ›
Padilla Vintage Reserve | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo (Cuban Seed) Size: 6.5 x 52 “Torpedo-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Seltzah Watah Today we take a… Read More ›
Rolling Thunder .50 Caliber Maduro Double Robusto | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 60 “Double Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Accompanying Libation: Two Bottles of Jack Daniels Today we take a look at the Rolling… Read More ›
Impromptu Stout | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan (All 3 = 100% Ligero Filler) Size: 5.75 x 42 “Corona” Body: Full Price: $11.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Pine Sol Today we take a… Read More ›
Viaje Holiday Blend Candy Cane 2012 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo/ Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro-Barber Pole” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 (In 2012) Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Manischewitz Wine Today we take a look at a… Read More ›
Wilson Adams Sumatra No. 2 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Filler: Predominantly Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.99 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Wilson Adams Sumatra No…. Read More ›
Double Shock Limited Edition 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano / Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Pennsylvania Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Hot Tea Today we take a… Read More ›
Perdomo ESV 2002 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at an old standby: the Perdomo… Read More ›
Viaje Jalapeno | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 4.875 x 51 “Petit Perfecto (Figurado)” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.56 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: Accompanying Libation: Diet Coke Today we take a look at the new Viaje Jalapeno. BACKGROUND: Andre… Read More ›
Warped La Hacienda | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.95 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the new Warped La Hacienda. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Por Larrañaga Petit Corona (2010) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5 x 42 “Petit Corona-(Mareva)” Body: Medium Price: $15.00 (Varies) Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Herbal tea Today we take a look at the Por Larrañaga Petit Corona… Read More ›
Nomad Connecticut Fuerte | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $7.90 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Hot Herbal Tea (South African Rooibos & Honeybush) Today we take a… Read More ›
Rolling Thunder .50 Caliber Connecticut Shade Double Robusto | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 60 “Double Robusto” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $6.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Hot tea Today we take a look at the Rolling Thunder .50 Caliber… Read More ›
Press Release: New La Flor Dominicana Tobacconist Assoc. of America Exclusive Series TAA 47 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
(Many thanks to Cigar Coop for the use of this photo) TAA 47 April 29, 2015 Coral Gables, FL – La Flor Dominicana is proud to announce our 2015 Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series, the TAA 47. The… Read More ›
Press Release – Selected Tobacco Releases Two New Sizes In Byron | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
SELECTED TOBACCO RELEASES TWO NEW SIZES IN BYRON April 28th, 2015 – Founded in 1850, the brand Bryron is without a doubt one of the oldest brands in the world. Selected Tobacco is pleased to announce 2 new sizes and… Read More ›
Lost & Found Swollen Cock | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Corojo 2008 Binder: Corojo 2008 Filler: Corojo 2008 Size: 6 x 48/54/48 “Chubby Toro” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $12.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Lost & Found… Read More ›
Viaje Skull and Bones Red WMD | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 3.75 x 54 “Petit Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.96 I felt like writing this morning and I still have a couple cigars that John from Prime Cigar sent me. Today we take… Read More ›
2013 Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 60 “Short Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.20 (If you can find them) Numbers of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
PRESS RELEASE: GRAN HABANO NEW RELEASES AND PRODUCT CHANGES | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
NOTE: I will shortly be receiving several Gran Habano samples, not just those listed below, of blends I have not reviewed yet. So hold tight and when the cigars are ripe as bananas, I will get out the hammer and… Read More ›
Colón Grand Vintage 2001 Edicion Limitada Doble Perfecto | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Panamanian Binder: Panamanian Filler: Panamanian Size: 6 x 56 “Double Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $47.97 OR $143.00 OR $558.00 each! (Really. Depending on who is selling them.) Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today… Read More ›
Nomad Estelí Lot 8613 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked for Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the new Nomad Estelí Lot 8613. Two… Read More ›
Romeo Añejo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Vintage 2010 Binder: Dominican Olor Vintage 2008 Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran Vintage 2009 Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take… Read More ›
Los Regalos Quetzal by Emilio Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan, Dominican (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 46 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.90 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 3 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Los Regalos… Read More ›
La Aurora Chicho’s Choice (Diamond Preferidos) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Maduro Filler: Dominican Size: 6 X 58 Body: Full Price: $12.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the La Aurora Chicho’s Choice (Diamond Preferidos)…. Read More ›
Room101Uncle Lee | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Dominican Piloto Ligero, Honduran Corojo Size: 6.5 x 30 x 50 x 19 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 4 Accompanying Libation: Water (At the very… Read More ›
CAO Gold Nasty Nutcracker | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6.5 X 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the CAO Gold Nasty Nutcracker. HISTORY: It… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2015 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan ’98 Criollo (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Napoleon” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.75 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the new E.P. Carrillo… Read More ›
Into the Sunset | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Well friends, it seems that the almighty dollar wins and the Katman loses. I just cannot keep up with the escalating price of new cigars. The market is out of control. Manufacturers are foisting subpar cigars at ridiculous prices on… Read More ›
Lost & Found Le Pigeon | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Habano Binder: Corojo Filler: Corojo Size: 6 x 54 “Figurado” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 MSRP ($11.70 @ Small Batch Cigar-No Discount Allowed) Number of Cigars Reviewed for Review: 1 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at Lost… Read More ›
Wilson Adams White Label Habano No. 6 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Predominantly Nicaraguan (3 County Filler) Size: 7 x 40 “Lancero” Body: Medium Price: $9.25 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Wilson Adams… Read More ›
Viaje Satori Karma 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto-Karma” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.32 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Number of Times Cat Played with Cigar While I Dry Boxed… Read More ›
J.D. Howard Reserve Single Action LE 2015 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 38 “Petite Lancero” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked for Review: 3 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the new J.D. Howard Reserve… Read More ›
Punch Signature | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Connecticut Habano (Proprietary) Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.8 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Full Price: $7.00 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Punch Signature…. Read More ›
Cubanacan HR Hermoso | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli and Jalapa) Size: 5.125 x 48 “Hermoso” Body: Medium Price: $19.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the new… Read More ›
Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Pressed Perfecto | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Condega) Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Size: 6.5 x 54 “Box Pressed Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $12.95 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Regius… Read More ›
Viaje Señor Andre’s Chicharrones Spicy | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 48 Body: Medium Price: $7.51 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked for Review: 2 Accompanying Libation: Water The two photos above are from the Viaje Face Book page. Today we take… Read More ›
Guantanamera 310 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 MSRP Number of cigars smoked for review: 2 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Guantanamera (Miami) 310 Maduro. HISTORY:… Read More ›
Flor de Selva Robusto Maduro by Maya Selva Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Maduro (Jamastran) Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Honduran Habano (Jamastran) & Ligero Azacualpa Size: 4.75 x 50 “Robusto Maduro” Body: Full Price: $9.50 MSRP Number of Cigars Smoked for Review: 2 Accompanying libation: Water Today we take a… Read More ›
La Aurora Untamed | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $7.50 MSRP/$6.75 by the box if you shop around/$7.00 by the 5 pack Today we take a look at the La Aurora Untamed…. Read More ›
Dujo by Southern Classic Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 56 Body: Medium Price: $11.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Dujo by Southern Classic Cigars. From Southern Classic Cigars web site: “To many cigar smokers, the name Southern… Read More ›
The Brick by Carlos Torano | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 “BFC” Body: Medium Price: $2.50-$5.00 Today we take a look at The Brick by Carlos Torano. Now this is a stick that has been around for a while… Read More ›
Cuey by Southern Classic Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 58 Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 MSRP Today we take a look at Cuey by Southern Classic Cigars. From Southern Classic Cigars web site: “To many cigar smokers, the name Southern Classic… Read More ›
inktome tela de arana by Fonseca | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Criollo ‘98 Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 46 Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.40 Exclusive to Small Batch Cigar Today we take a look at the new Small Batch Cigar: inktome tela de arana by Fonseca The… Read More ›
Villiger Cabareté Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Dominican Cuban Seed Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Piloto Cubano, Criollo, San Vicente & Ligero Cubano Size: 6 x 52 “Toro Largo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP ($6.90 or less if you shop around) Today we take a… Read More ›
Foyle “Pudao” | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Criollo (Colorado) Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican Size: 7 x 52 “Pudao” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Foyle Pudao. I reviewed the Epee (4.5 x 40) back in September, 2013. Stogie… Read More ›
Cucubano by Southern Classic Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP Today we take a look at Cucubano from Southern Classic Cigars. From Southern Classic Cigars web site: “To many cigar smokers, the name Southern Classic… Read More ›
La Bohéme Pittore by Boutique Blends | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.125 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.30/$10.50 at Small Batch Cigar/ $9.45 after discount Today we take a look at the La Bohéme Pittore by Boutique Blends. The cigar comes in 4… Read More ›
AUCTION OVER!!!! OLIVA SERIE V MELANIO TORPEDO UNOPENED SEALED 10 COUNT BOX | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
AUCTION IS OVER!!!! THE WINNER IS BOBBY WINTER WHO GOT THE BOX FOR $55.00 You can bid on an unopened box of Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedoes. This is a 10 count box. Bidding starts at $35.00. Bid increments are… Read More ›
Montecristo Relentless | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan, Brazilian Mata Fina Size: 5.5 x 48 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.70 in 10 count box Today we take a look at the new Montecristo Relentless. This cigar is made… Read More ›
Illusione ~eccj~ 20th | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98, Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Size: 6.25 x 48 “Corona Extra” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 Today we take a look at the new Illusione ~eccj~ 20th. It made its debut at the… Read More ›
Coabey by Southern Classic Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Coabey by Southern Classic Cigars. There isn’t much info on their web site except for family background. You… Read More ›
Rodrigo Cigars Corona Project Vol. 1 Limitada | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Criollo ’98, Dominican Corojo, Dominican HVA Ligero (Habana Vuelta Abajo) Size: 5.75 x 43 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the new Rodrigo Cigars Corona Project Vol…. Read More ›
John Starks #3 Signature Series Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the John Starks #3 Signature Series Maduro. From Legends Cigars web site: “Pairing himself with Master Blender Rolando… Read More ›
Ortega Wings for Warriors Soldier of the Sea | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican, USA PA Size: 6 x 50 “Toro – Soldier of the Sea” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.80 by 20 Count Box/ All 5 sizes in a Sampler for $29.00 Today we take a look at… Read More ›
Regius of London Claro Especial Exclusivo U.S.A. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 MSRP ($10.00 @ Small Batch Cigar – 10% = $9.00) Today we take a look at the new Regius of London Claro Especial… Read More ›
Eddie Ortega’s “Wings for Warriors” Sampler | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am very lucky to have Eddie Ortega in my life. He has been kind and generous to a fault with me. He sent me this Wings for Warriors Sampler in which 50% of the proceeds goes to the Wings… Read More ›
Cuvée Grand Lancero 2009 (Vintage) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Sumatra Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Dominican (Piloto Visus and San Vicente Ligero) Size: 7 x 40 “Lancero” Body: Full Price: $12.00 in 2009 Today we take a ride in the Way Back Machine and look at the… Read More ›
Illusione Ultra OP No. 9 Toro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero (Esteli & Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 56 “Gordo” Body: Full Price: $11.50 Today we take a look at the Illusione Ultra OP No. 9 Toro. This is a regular production cigar. The… Read More ›
Illusione Singularé 2014 Anunnaki | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan (Estelí) Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Double Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Illusione Singularé 2014 Anunnaki. 30,000 cigars were… Read More ›
Cesar Espinal Torpedo Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican and US Size: 6 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 from Brickell Cigar Company Today we take a look at the Cesar Espinal Torpedo Maduro. I recently reviewed the Habano. It… Read More ›
Little Havana Overruns | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $2.24 Today we take a look at Little Havana Overruns. This is an exclusive Holt’s Cigars blend from Pepin Garcia. Hardly any reviews on this… Read More ›
Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2012 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Sun Grown Rosado Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Same as Don Carlos) Size: 5.75 x 48 “Corona Gorda – Soft Box Press” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $9.50 Original Pricing/ The 2014 is $16.00 (This goes beyond the cost of living… Read More ›
Esteban Carreras 187 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Esteban Carreras 187 Maduro. The cigar comes in three sizes: Sixty (6 x 60), Toro (6 x… Read More ›
Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R44 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.875 x 47 “Robusto – R44” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R44. A real mouthful. Thanks to Brian Gulley… Read More ›
Tatuaje TAA 2012 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Today we take a look at a vintage Tatuaje TAA 2012. The only way you will ever get your hands on one is if… Read More ›
MUWAT Kentucky Fire Cured Kyotos | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Filler: Kentucky and Virginian Fire Cured, Nicaraguan, Brazilian Mata Fina Size: 5.5 x 34 “Panatela” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.20 MSRP Today we take a look at the brand new MUWAT Kentucky Fire Cured… Read More ›
Crux Ninfamaniac Dark | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sungrown (Jalapa) Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Viso (Estelí) Size: 7 x 33 Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Crux Ninfamaniac Dark. And there is a “light” simply called Ninfamaniac. The cigars made their… Read More ›
Merlion by La Sirena | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Brazilian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Corojo, Dominican Criollo ‘98, Nicaraguan Ligero, Brazilian Mata Fina Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Merlion by La Sirena. From the La… Read More ›
Crux Bull & Bear | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 “Gordo Marblehead” Body: Full Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Crux Bull & Bear. This is the big honker of the blends. It comes in… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana 707 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 70 “Super Gordo” Body: Medium,/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana 707. I want to thank La Flor Dominicana for supplying me a 5… Read More ›
Viaje Exclusivo Leaded | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.44 Today we take a look at the Viaje Exclusivo Leaded. Gifted to me by Brian Gulley. The Leaded came out last month. The Leaded uses… Read More ›
Córdoba & Morales Clave Cubana Etiqueta Blanca | Cigar Review
Wrapper: San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan: Esteli Ligero, Ometepe Viso, and Jalapa Seco. Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto Extra – Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $9.80 Single/ $8.40 by the box of 20 at Cigar Hustler Today… Read More ›
Press Release: Brand New Cigar Cutter from Screw Pop Tools | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
http://www.screwpoptool.com —————————————————————————————————- Screwpop™ Cigar Cutter is one of the most sleek and outright amazing tools in the cigar market. The Cigar Cutter could easily be mistaken for a straight edge razor upon first glance. However, our ingenious design uses a… Read More ›
Partagas Benji Menendez Master Series | Cigar Review
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Connecticut (Havana Seed) Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubana), Nicaraguan Ometepe (Ligero) Size: 6 x 54 “LX-Toro” Body: Medium Price: $10.75 Today we take a look at the Partagas Benji Menendez Master Series. It first showed its head… Read More ›
Viaje Zombie Antidote | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 44 “Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $8.92 Today we take a look at the Viaje Zombie Antidote. It was released in spring of 2014 and I’ve missed out on every opportunity to… Read More ›
Diesel Uncut | Cigar Review
Wrapper: PA Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 initially. But price dropped to $4.00 Today we take a look at the new Diesel Uncut. The cigar is only sold by the CI… Read More ›
THANK YOU BRIAN GULLEY | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Thanks Brian. I see a lot of cigars I never would have been able to afford or get my hands on. If you send me your email address, I’d like to send you a note. Lot of cigars to review…..Woo… Read More ›
Cesar Espinal Cigars No. 3 Habano | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican, US Broadleaf Size: 6 x 50 “No.3 – Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 by the Box Today we take a look at the Cesar Espinal Cigars No. 3 Habano. From the Cesar… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals (2015) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the new E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals. It appears that Carrillo blended this cigar exclusively for the CI… Read More ›
BSB No.1 by Bernie Parent | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.7 x 56 “Toro – The Crossbar” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the BSB No.1 by Bernie Parent Cigars – “The Crossbar” It is made by Rocky… Read More ›
Crux Passport | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Crux Passport from Crux Premium Sticks. Yesterday, I reviewed the Classic Marblehead. Marblehead meaning it had a… Read More ›
Crux Classic Churchill Marblehead | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 47 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 by the Box Today we take a look at the Crux Classic Marblehead by Crux Premium Sticks. Until I saw them on the menu… Read More ›
Pudgy Monsters Wolf by Tatuaje | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $9.50 Thanks to Cigars International for the photo: Today we take a look at the new Tatuaje Wolf from the Pudgy Monsters collection. As… Read More ›
PIO Resurrection | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the PIO Resurrection. “PIO Resurrection is made in super-limited quantities in Miami, Florida. These full-bodied… Read More ›
Relic by A.J. Fernandez | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5.2 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the new Relic by AJ Fernandez. From Cigars International web site: “Many claim to know old… Read More ›
Nub S.E. Box Pressed Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Habano Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 60 Body: Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the new Nub S.E. Box Pressed Maduro. This is the first Nub I’ve reviewed. I remember when the… Read More ›
Headlines Maduro 2nd Edition | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Habano Oscuro Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler: Dominican Criollo Ligero ’98, Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Dominican Andullo, Dominican 20-20 Size: 5.5 x 60 “Page 1” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the new Headlines… Read More ›
“One Toke Over the Line” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Remember the Lawrence Welk Show? Here is Gale and Dale singing that song. It was 1971. When they finished, Welk called it a “spiritual song.” Click on song title to see the video: “One Toke Over the Line”
La Flor Dominicana Ligero Mysterio | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 54 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana Ligero Mysterio. There is a wealth of information on the Mysterioso… Read More ›
Foundry Elements Krypton | Cigar Review
Wrapper: US Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Filler: Dominican, Honduran, and Undisclosed Third Filler Size: 4.8 x 50 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 (Thanks to CI for the use of the photo) Today we take a look at the Foundry Elements… Read More ›
Swag SoBe Edition | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Ligero Size: 5 x 54 “Lavish” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.40 MSRP ($4.50 at Thompson Cigars) Today we take a look at the Swag SoBe Edition. This is the third Swag blend. It made… Read More ›
Mr. XL by Cigar Federation | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 ($4.50 if you are a member of Cigar Federation.) Today we take a look at the Cigar Federation house brand Mr. XL. There is no… Read More ›
Corazon by Davidoff | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 43 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $3.92 ($2.40 at Stogie Boys) Today we take a look at the Corazon by Davidoff. Corazon is made in the Davidoff factory. From Cigar Aficionado:… Read More ›
Cask No.3 Double Habano by Dram Cigars for Whiskey | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Double Binder: Binder #1: Nicaraguan Habano / Binder #2 Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.60 (Get another 15% off at Brickell Cigar Co. Use Coupon Code: Katman15) Today we take… Read More ›
