Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.80 in box of 10 Today we take a look at the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. Once again, I find… Read More ›
CIGAR REVIEWS
Bolivar Belicoso Fino | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 Today we take a look at the Bolivar Belicoso Fino. A gift from Zach Dinning. The cigar came from a 2015 box. I do appear… Read More ›
Cigar Obsession Final Third | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 54 Torpedo ~ Box Pressed Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $16.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Cigar Obsession Final Third. I only have one so this is a complete… Read More ›
Nomad Fin de los Mundos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf. Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Pennsylvania (U.S.), Dominican Republic, and Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Nomad Fin de los Mundos. I bought a 5 pack… Read More ›
Herrera Esteli Inktome Exception | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $7.99 Today we take a look at the Herrera Esteli Inktome Exception. I bought a 5 pack nearly two months ago. BACKGROUND: Released: December, 2017 ~… Read More ›
The Katman’s Top 25 Cigars of 2017 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1. Stardust by Isabela Cigar Company 2. Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon 3. 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 4. Illusione Haut 10 5. All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar 6. The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth… Read More ›
Man O’ War Damnation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.00 MSRP (As low as $5.00 online) NOTE: 2-4-2018 Since I reviewed this cigar before Christmas, the CI Conglomerate has chosen to bring the… Read More ›
Brick House Double Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut) Binder: U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 MSRP ($5.60 online) Today we take a look at the new Brick House Double Connecticut. Bought a 5 pack online. BACKGROUND: Regular… Read More ›
Todos Las Dias by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 60 Double Wide Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.45 (About a buck less online) Today we take a look at the Todos Las Dias by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. A gift from… Read More ›
Casa Fernandez JFR Lunatic Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 4.25 x 52 (My stick is 4.75 x 52- Who can’t use an extra half inch?) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.79 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernandez JFR… Read More ›
The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 MSRP Today we take a look at The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth. I bought a 5 sizes sampler from Small Batch Cigar… Read More ›
Headley Grange Black Dog | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.125 x 50 Toro “Dobles” Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.45 ($8.50 from JR Cigars) Today we take a look at the Headley Grange Black Dog. This cigar was released almost a year… Read More ›
HVC Cerro Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the HVC Cerro Maduro. Bought a couple at my local B&M 2-3 months ago. DESCRIPTION: Slightly rustic… Read More ›
L’Atelier Surrogates 7th Sam | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan (Double binder) Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Mexican San Andrés, Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48/52 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 ($10.00 online) Today we take a look at the L’Atelier Surrogates 7th Sam. Bought a couple at… Read More ›
White Buffalo Cannabis ~ Guest Review | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Strain: White Buffalo Type: Sativa dominant Hybrid Parent Strains: Bay 11 and Romulan Price per gram: $15.00 Purchased from: Space Monkey Meds Another guest review by Calvin Kushman. Calvin has written 6 other cannabis reviews since October of last year…. Read More ›
Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Sun Grown Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut/Cured Sun Grown Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero from Nueva Segovia) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.08 MSRP ($6.30-$7.20 online) Today we take a look at the Drew… Read More ›
HVC Black Friday 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the HVC Black Friday 2016. Got a couple sticks at my local B&M; Havana Lounge & Cigar…. Read More ›
The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: Corona Gorda 5.625 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro. Tyler Jeffery (Get well buddy!) at Havana Lounge… Read More ›
Menage A Trois by Alec Bradley | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Sumatra Binder: Costa Rica Filler: Columbian, Nicaraguan, and Honduran Size: 5 X 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.60 Today we take a look at the Menage A Trois by Alec Bradley for Havana Lounge & Cigar (Milwaukee, WI)…. Read More ›
StarDust by Isabela Cigars (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo, Nicaraguan Triple aged Ligero Size: 5.25 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full… Read More ›
Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 1936 Elegante Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 X 42 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 1936 Elegante Lancero. Thanks to Ricky Zabala for the samples. I recently reviewed the Corona Gorda. A… Read More ›
Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Aged Brazilian Arapiraca Colorado Binder: Indonesian Filler: Habano Esteli, Paraguay, Ligero Habano Jalapa Size: 7 x 60 Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$16.00 Today we take a look at the Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet. Thanks to H&S owner Fouad Kashouty… Read More ›
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog. I picked up a few on my dime. BACKGROUND: A value… Read More ›
Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #2 (1997) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.375 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $36.00 Today we take a look at a real treat: Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #2 1997 Thanks to good friend John L. for the stick…. Read More ›
Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Binder: Ecuadorian Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan (Viso, Jalapa Seco, Estelí Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 ($8.40 at online stores) Today we take a look at the new Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder. Thanks… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Elenco 2017 (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican (Original press release erroneously described binder as Ecuadorian) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 50 Don Rubino (Robusto) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the new E.P. Carrillo Elenco 2017. Release is set… Read More ›
Montecristo Texas Connoisseur Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.95 MSRP Today we take a look at the Montecristo Texas Connoisseur Edition. Thanks to Miguel C. for the stick. Released in 2012. These cigars were… Read More ›
La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro. Many thanks to buddy Miguel C. for a couple sticks. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo ’98) and Dominican (Piloto Cubano) Size: 6 x 55 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP ($10.00 online) Today we take a look at the Monte by Montecristo AJ… Read More ›
Habano Esteli by Lucky Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Habano Esteli by Lucky Cigar. I bought my sticks directly from Lucky Cigar. BACKGROUND: From The House of Lucky… Read More ›
Romeo 505 Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Seed Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Estelí and Condega) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.25 ($10.00 MSRP) Today we take a look at the new Romeo 505 Nicaragua. I bought a few sticks… Read More ›
Edition One Cloud Hopper No. 88 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 and Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 48 Strength: Medium Price: $6.75 Today we take a look at the Edition One Cloud Hopper No. 88. I bought a 5 pack online…. Read More ›
H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Seed Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez. Thanks to my bud Aaron H. for a… Read More ›
1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala Corona Gorda | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala. Thanks to Ricky for the gift. September 13,… Read More ›
Avo Syncro South America Ritmo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Brazilian, Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5 x 50 Robusto – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.90 Today we take a look at the Avo Syncro South America Ritmo. Thanks to good buddy Aaron H…. Read More ›
Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro (Grade “A” Dark) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro LC52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017. I bought a 5 pack from… Read More ›
Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli Ligero) Length: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.39 MSRP ($5.75+/- online) Today we take a look at the Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua. I bought a couple sticks at my… Read More ›
CLE Azabache | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan and Peruvian Size: 6 x 54 (Box pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the CLE Azabache. I bought a couple sticks at my local B&M around… Read More ›
Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2015) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.875 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.92 from Cigars of Habanos Today we take a look at the Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2015). I received a few sticks from a close friend…. Read More ›
The Raven: Nevermore by Ezra Zion Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Indonesian, Peruvian Size: 7.5 x 42 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Photo courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigars (Their photo is way better than my talents afford): Today we take a look at the The… Read More ›
Firethorn Pome by Southern Draw Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 40 Lancero Body: Medium Price: $10.75 each in 2 Pack or 5 Pack at Southern Draw Cigars web site ($9.13 with promo code: Katman15) Today we take… Read More ›
2012 by Oscar Rebirth Edition Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 (Box Press) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the 2012 by Oscar Rebirth Edition Corojo. Bought at my local B&M 8-9 weeks… Read More ›
Uncle Katman is now Grandpa (Poppy) Katman
Our only child, Katie Larson (31), became a mother to her first child today at 8:27am. So let me introduce to you our Freedom Baby…Born on the 4th of July… Scott Andrew Larson. 7lb 11oz & 19-3/4″ Our brave girl… Read More ›
La Galera Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Criollo 98, Dominican Pelo de Oro Size: 6 x 54 El Lector (Toro) Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the La Galera Habano. I picked… Read More ›
La Instructora Perfection | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Potrero (Farmer: Jose “Jochy” Blanco) Filler: Dominican Seco Criollo ‘98 Potrero (Farmer: Jose “Jochy” Blanco), Dominican Ligero Criollo ‘98 Potrero (Farmer: Jose “Jochy” Blanco), Dominican Seco Piloto La Canela (Farmer: Ernesto “Campeón”… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Dark Dominican | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Supremo Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 MSRP (Around $1.50 less online) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Dark Dominican. I bought 3 sticks from my local B&M:… Read More ›
2017 Mash-Up by Isabela Cigar Company | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo, Nicaraguan triple aged Ligero Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full… Read More ›
Flor de Nino by Marrero Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Peruvian, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.20 by the single / $7.50 by the box Today we take a look at Flor de Nino by Marrero Cigars…. Read More ›
Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon. Thanks to… Read More ›
All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Estelí viso), Dominican seco, Connecticut ligero Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.80 MSRP Today we take a look at All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar. This was… Read More ›
Camacho Powerband | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negrito Filler: Honduran Corojo Ligero, Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero, Dominican San Vicente Ligero, San Vicente Viso and Dominican Piloto Cubano. Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Today we take a… Read More ›
Kama Sumatra by Cigar Federation Tobacos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Kama Sumatra by Cigar Federation Tobacos. This was a gift from a good buddy. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation:… Read More ›
The Last Tsar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Hybrid Connecticut Arapiraca Maduro Binder: Dominican HVA 20/20, Dominican Carbonell Filler: Dominican Corojo & Negrito Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $18.00 Today we take a look at the Caldwell The Last Tsar. Thanks to a good… Read More ›
Plasencia Alma Fuerte | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade-Grown (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Esteli’, Ometepe) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Esteli’, Ometepe) Size: 6.25 x 60 Sixto II (Hexagon shaped) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $21.00 MSRP (Can be had for a couple bucks less if you look… Read More ›
