Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 7.625 x 49 Body: Medium/Full Box date: May 2012 Price: $11.35 (Cuba) $38 (Alberta) Purchased from a Cuban hotel in Miramar, Havana several months ago. Today we take a look at the Partagas… Read More ›
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Dram Cask No. 4 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $11.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the just released Dram Cask No. 4 from C & Cigar Cigars and distributed by Orleans… Read More ›
Nestor Miranda Collection One Life Edition Danno Maduro (2015) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Peruvian, Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7 x 56 Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 MSRP From L-R, the 2015 Collection: Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro: Today we take a look at the Nestor Miranda Collection One Life Edition… Read More ›
Lost & Found Racks on Racks | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 52 “Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $12.50 Today we take a look at the Lost & Found Racks on Racks. BACKGROUND: Robert Caldwell is quoted as saying: “Richer than Rich…. Read More ›
El Primer Mundo Epifania | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.20 MSRP Today we take a look at an oldie but goodie: El Primer Mundo Epifania I got a killer deal on a 5 pack… Read More ›
Dom Privé White Label from Marco V Premium Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Jalapa, Nicaraguan Size: Size: 6 x 64 “Box Pressed Gigante” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 MSRP (Only Available in B & M’s) Today we take a look at the new Dom Privé White Label… Read More ›
Aging Room Bin No. 1 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Habano (Aged 7 Years) Filler: Dominican Habano (Aged 7 Years) Size: 5.25 x 54 “C Major” Body: Full Price: $13.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Aging Room Bin No. 1. I scored… Read More ›
Alec Bradley Sanctum | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Colombian, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the yet to be released Alec Bradley Sanctum. Thanks to the folks at Alec Bradley… Read More ›
Perdomo Small Batch 2005 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro Especial” Body: Medium Price: $6.99 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Perdomo Small Batch 2005 Maduro. BACKGROUND: From Anthony’s Cigar Emporium: “The Perdomo Small Batch… Read More ›
Ortega Larceny EPM | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the new Ortega Larceny EPM by Sean Williams. BACKGROUND: Eddie Ortega and Sean Williams (El Primer Mundo) collaborated… Read More ›
Hoyo de Monterrey Edición de Cumpleaños 150 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Shade Grown (Esteli) Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.99 MSRP Today we take a break from Day 4 of Cuban Week to take a look at the new Hoyo de… Read More ›
Rolling Thunder Cigars Special! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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Bolívar Royal Coronas Tubo (2014) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.875 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Today we continue with Day 3 of Cuban Cigar Week with the Bolívar Royal Coronas Tubo (2014). This was a gift from Johnny Piette of… Read More ›
Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2010) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.875 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.00-$8.50 (Prices Vary Tremendously) Today is Day #2 of Cuban Week and we take a look at a cigar that most of you have probably smoked:… Read More ›
San Cristobal de La Habana La Punta (2008) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium Price: $13.00 Today we start Cuban Week and take our first look at the San Cristobal de La Habana La Punta (2008). A gift from a reader…. Read More ›
Cuban Week Starts June 3, 2015 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Yes dear readers..because of the kindness and generosity of two readers, I have 8 Cuban cigars to review. Each one has been held in their humidor for a very long time so they will be good to go.
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at an oldie but goodie; the La Flor Dominicana… Read More ›
Ashton Estate Sun Grown 20 Year Salute | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Sun Grown Rosado Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.75 x 49 “Churchill-20 Year Salute” Body: Full Price: $19.00 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at a very expensive… Read More ›
Ortega Larceny | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Body: Full Price: $9.50 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the new Ortega Larceny from Ortega Premium… Read More ›
Buena Vista Reserva 2008 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano ‘98 Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.5 x 54 “Sublime-Toro” Body: Medium Price: $13.99 MSRP ($6.07 at CI) Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Water Today we take a look at the Buena… Read More ›
HVC Vieja Cosecha No.1 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $9.60 Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 0 Accompanying Libation: Pennzoil 10/40 Today we take a look at the new HVC Vieja Cosecha… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 Robusto | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 4.875 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.75 ($2.99 on the CI Clearance Page) Number of Cigars Smoked Prior to Review: 9 Accompanying Libation: Tequila shots Today we take… Read More ›
Rolling Thunder Sponsorship to Begin June 1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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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 ›
