Unco B (Brendan Delumpa) nailed it. It’s like going to school but it’s all recess. You’ve always wanted someone smart to explain how the art of the cigar is done…so that you understand it. You must read Unco B’s Stogie… Read More ›
CIGAR REVIEWS
Katman Rekap Sale ~ 55% Off Fratello DMV Maduro Box of 12 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I bought a box of 12 limited release Fratello DMV Maduro a month ago. Not heeding my own advice, I started smoking one or two a couple weeks after receipt. Here’s what I like. There are four blends. Three of… Read More ›
Felipe Gregorio Pelo de Oro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Costa Rican Pelo de Oro Binder: Costa Rican Vuelta Abajo 1941 Filler: Peruvian Pelo de Oro Size: 5.5 x 54 Laguito #5 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 Date Released: Originally 2014 Quantity Released: Undisclosed THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Ben at Luxury… Read More ›
Private Sales Saturday | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Let’s start things off with a bang with the photo above. Dunbarton Year Of The Pausers 2026. You can read about the backstory on Halfwheel. Instead of the going price of $276.50 for 14 cigars, use promo code FIESTA to… Read More ›
Special on 1502 Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub has a deal that they negotiated with online retailer Cigars N Cigars. Global Premium Cigars sells a beloved group of boutiques called 1502. They include the Ruby, Black Gold, and the Emerald. I have… Read More ›
May Contest/Giveaway Begins Now! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
We don’t need no stinkin’ once a year PCA swag. Not when Cigar Page steps up every friggin month. Why? Because Cigar Page loves you long time. That, and I have Alex Gougher’s twin sons held captive on the Isle… Read More ›
Drew Estate Early Access Fire (El Tigre Dominicano) ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Corojo (H99) Filler: Dominican (HVA, Criollo ’98) with Nicaraguan/Ecuadorian support Vitola: Toro (6 × 50) Strength: Medium/Full Price: ~$11.50–$14.50 (varies by retailer) Factory: La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate (Estelí, Nicaragua) Blender: Willy Herrera / Drew… Read More ›
I’m On a La Aurora Kick | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m smoking a La Aurora 120th Anniversary and I figured I need more. I opened up Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub and found two deals. The 120th Anniversary is a medium/full strength cigar with a Dominican maduro wrapper and… Read More ›
Katman Rekap ~ Fuente Fuente OpusX 20 Years Celebration God’s Whisper (2016) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.5 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $50.00 This cigar has received over 7 years of humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released December 2016. According to Carlito Fuente: “I wanted to produce something I remembered…. Read More ›
Oh No…not again! Burn Your Wallets | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m sorry. I apologize. Please do not forsake me. Love me tender. I found four deals. A couple are extremely limited and the other two…no idea. The first is a great deal on a cigar that’s in my rotation: Crowned… Read More ›
Felipe Gregorio Octopussy Sepia Nera | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negrito Binder: Costa Rican Pelo de Oro Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Dominican, (Fillers Aged 7 years) Size: 5.9 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $28.00 Date Released: September 2025 Quantity Released: 500 boxes of 26 Factory: ABAM,… Read More ›
Endless Deals | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I just dropped $130 on cigars from the deals I found via Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub. It’s the end of the month, and for pensioners like me, the money pit is dry. Now, I found ridiculous deals from… Read More ›
Hot Fun in the Summertime w/ CP (24 HRS) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I just got an email from Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub that showed oodles of sales. The deal that caught my fancy is the one from Cigar Page. A combination of cigars, cigars by the box, by the ten… Read More ›
Wildfire Cigars Dead Drift | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Date Released: March 2026 Quantity Released: Limited Undisclosed amount Factory: Undisclosed Dominican Republic My cigars received two months naked humidor time…. Read More ›
Katman Rekap ~ Fratello The Texan | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Dominican Andullo, Nicaraguan Estelï, Pennsylvanian Ligero Size: 7.125 x 58 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 in 2020 ~ $12.00 in 2026 SMELL THE GLOVE: Big floral notes followed by some potent… Read More ›
55% Off Fratello DMV Maduro Box of 12 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
A few weeks ago, Best Cigar Prices knocked 55% off this sampler of 12 cigars. I bought myself a box before I posted to make sure no one got in line before me. Yeah, I’m a selfish guy. These cigars… Read More ›
Rare Fare Exclusive Samplers ~ Ends Tonight | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Overwrought? Me too. When is too much too much? Never, but at least we have choices. It’s nice to see what’s available and for how much. If nothing else, it makes you an informed buyer. Cigar Page has a 12-sampler… Read More ›
AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 Date Released: October 2024 Quantity Released: 7,500 Boxes of 20 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A My cigars received 18 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
70% Off K-Man Rated 96 ~ Casa 1910 Soldadera Edition Teniente Angela | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I paid $18 per stick for my review in January of this year. Cigar Page has a deal for a 10-count box for $55.00. Heavy sigh. $5.50 per cigar. You can read my review of the Casa 1910 Soldadera Edition… Read More ›
Sale Ends April 24 at Midnight ~ $89 Mazos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Godamm the pusherman! I can’t take it. I can’t afford it. I don’t need more cigars. I need more cigars. I’m reduced to a puddle of goo. Why do I need more cigars? I’m hopelessly sick. Some incredible cigars for… Read More ›
Katman Rekap (2024) ~ Drew Estate Liga Privada 10 Aniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut River Valley Criollo Binder: Mexican San Andrés Otapan Negro Último Corte Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S.A. Pennsylvanian Green River One Sucker Ligero Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 BACKGROUND: Released in 2018 with only 1000 boxes… Read More ›
Katman Rekap ~ Florida Man Cameroon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.7 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Page: “Raymond Pages is no stranger to making lightning strike twice…. Read More ›
