How did Lou Cross know I’m plagued by visions of ferrets past and future? I never post press releases. Why not? Because your field of vision is swamped by every single cigar site on the planet that publishes them like… Read More ›
CIGAR REVIEWS
Bunny Droppings Label Boy | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican Corojo, Dominican Criollo Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Date Released: July 1, 2026 Quantity Released: 500 Boxes of 10 Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura, Dominican Republic My cigars… Read More ›
La Aurora Embassador Brazil Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I discovered this cigar in February. I brought it to your attention again in May. Why? Because it flies underneath the radar as an excellent morning smoke. The leaf stats speak volumes: Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Brazilian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan,… Read More ›
Krazy Katman’s Bargain Basement Vol. 7 ~ La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I reviewed the Mi Amor in 2013. You can read my review HERE. Cigar Aficionado rated this cigar 95. Across the board, this cigar has found its way into the hearts of everyday smokers and reviewers alike. This is a… Read More ›
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust EX-38 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sungrown H2000 Binder: San Andrés Negro Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa & Pueblo Nuevo, Costa Rican Morron Ligero Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.86 Date Released: 2026 Quantity Released: Undisclosed Factory: Nicaragua Undisclosed BACKGROUND: From Smoke… Read More ›
Wildfire Radio Octave | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ~ Aged 5 years Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan, Criollo 98, Corojo Ligero Size: 5.75 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 Date Released: July 2026 Quantity Released: Undisclosed (One and Done limited release) Factory: Tabacalera William… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren & Rick Beato | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is only going to appeal to guys that love the roots of rock n roll all the way to the present. Rundgren is beautifully interviewed by Rick Beato. Todd is a down-to-earth explainer of his influence and how he… Read More ›
Katman Rekap (2017) ~ Fable Cigars Fourth Prime | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.75 x 46 Gran Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 in 2017 ~ $14.00 in 2026 Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. (Same factory that produces RoMa Craft Tobac’s… Read More ›
Katman Rekap ~ Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $49.00 Released: January 2025 Quantity Released: 18,000 Boxes of 10 My two cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: For a… Read More ›
Filming an Eddie Munster Music Video | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
We had both sides of the 45 single recorded and I had passed the master recording on to the record company for pressing and distribution. We did the cover artwork and promo photos ourselves with the assistance of a real… Read More ›
Buster Keaton’s Most Outrageous Stunts | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Most of you won’t know who Buster Keaton was. He has always been my favorite silent movie star. His stunts are legendary and so insane that it is nearly impossible to believe he actually pulled off risking his life to… Read More ›
August Contest Begins Now | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This month, 1 winner will receive: 20-Count box of Amar by AJ Fernandez Torito (6.5 x 50) ~ $214.00 Bad Day to Be a Cigar T-Shirt ~ $27.00 Cigar Page Tactical Sling Bag ~ $60.00 Total Value: $301.00 A big… Read More ›
Krazy Katman’s Bargain Basement Vol. 6 ~ HVC La Decoración | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano 2000 / Ecuador Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua: Estelí, Jalapa Size: Toro (6 1/2 x 54) Strength: Medium → Full (last inch / nub) Body: Medium-Plus → Full (home stretch) Price: $12.90 Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos HVC S.A., Nicaragua… Read More ›
Straphanger by Principle Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Dark Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Filler: Dominican (3) Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Factory: Kelner Boutique, Dominican Republic THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar industry runs on gimmicks. Fancy boxes, flashy cigar bands,… Read More ›
Katman Rekap ~ Liga Privada T52 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Stalk-Cut USA Connecticut Habano Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Honduran, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 54 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $17.83 Quantity Released: Regular Production I originally reviewed this cigar in 2014 when I was just a kid. Time… Read More ›
Katman Rekap (2019) ~ Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.125 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 in 2019 ~ $11.00 in 2026 APPEARANCE: Under room light, the cigar’s wrapper is sort of a coppery brown. In sunlight, it shines… Read More ›
Krazy Katman’s Bargain Basement Vol. 5 ~ God of Fire Angelenos (Arturo Fuente) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.25 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Date Released: 2004 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Arturo Fuente, Dominican Republic My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
Smoking Deals | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
A deals list longer than your Advanced Directive providing the reasons you don’t want your wife to pull the plug if you have the flu. The best way to keep apprised of these deals is to sign up with Cigar… Read More ›
Katman Rekap ~ La Aurora Hors D’Age 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra seed Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 Date Released: April 2025 Quantity Released: 700 boxes of 15 Factory: La Aurora, Dominican Republic BACKGROUND: The wrapper, binder, and filler… Read More ›
House Blends Are Supposed to Suck! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Catchy title. Unco B wrote an article describing house blends by Cigar Page. And I agree 100% with his assessment. Read Unco B’s article HERE.
Surpassion Cigars King of Battle | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf ~ Aged 5 years Binder: Mexican San Andrés ~ Aged 5 years Filler: Dominican, U.S. ~ Aged 5 years Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.50 Date Released: January 2026 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
Krazy Katman’s Bargain Basement Vol. 4 ~ Penn Standard 250th | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Connecticut Seed Hybrid Filler: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size: 6.25 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $20.00 Date Released: June 19, 2026 Quantity Released: 150 boxes of 10 ~ 500 five packs. Tobacco: Dunn & Foster which… Read More ›
Katman Rekap (2018) ~ Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Diadema Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.99 in 2018 $25.00 in 2026 SMELL THE GLOVE: Mostly milk chocolate but has a nice background layer of floral notes with lovely fresh baking spices…. Read More ›
New Kelner Luxury Cigar Club Mansión Primogenito | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is not a review. But I’ve known the owner of Luxury Cigar Club, Ben Rotem, for a long time. The man has high standards. Thus, I am alerting you to a deal on a blend made by Hendrik Kelner,… Read More ›
