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 ›
CIGAR REVIEWS
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 ›
Cask No.2 Double Corojo by Dram Cigars for Whiskey | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Double Binder: Binder #1: Honduran Corojo / Binder #2 Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $8.60 (Get another 15% off at Brickell Cigar Co. Use coupon code: Katman15 Today we take a… Read More ›
Cask No.1 Double Connecticut by Dram Cigars for Whiskey | Cigar Review
Wrapper: US Connecticut Double Binder: Binder #1: Ecuadorian Connecticut / Binder #2 Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $8.60 (Get another 15% off at Brickell Cigar Co. Use coupon code: Katman15 Today we take a… Read More ›
Emilio Mia Dora | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Coronita” Body: Medium Price: $8.44 by the box or single at Cigar Federation Store Today we take a look at the Emilio Mia Dora from the House of… Read More ›
Nomad C-276 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Nomad C-276. The founder, and president, of the company is Fred Rewey. From the Nomad… Read More ›
Rocky Patel The Edge B52 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran (Ligero) Filler: Panamanian Ligero (Per Cigar Aficonado) Size: 4.5 x 60 Body: Full Price: $6.85 Today we take a look at the new Rocky Patel The Edge B52 Maduro. Not so much a new… Read More ›
J. Fuego Heat Corojo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Ecuadorian Sumatra, Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto Body: Medium Price: $4.95 Today we take a look at the J. Fuego Heat Corojo. It made its debut at the 2014 IPCPR trade… Read More ›
Illusione Epernay Le Grande | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo and Corojo) Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $7.50/$6.24 by the 50 count box Today we take a look at the Illusione Epernay Le Grande. I’m sure the… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Prohibition Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 (Thanks to CI for the use of this photo) Today we take a look at the new Rocky Patel Prohibition Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro…. Read More ›
Leaf by Oscar Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at Leaf by Oscar (Maduro). Also in the line, are the Connecticut, Sumatra, and the Corojo. All the same… Read More ›
Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Sun Grown | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Sun Grown. Six more words in that title makes… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Decade Cameroon ~ Guest Review ~ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I would like to introduce Steve Ventura to everyone. He is my first guest reviewer. I put out the call last month. And so far, Steve has been the first up to the plate. Enjoy everyone. The Katman This is… Read More ›
New Product: DRAM ~ CIGARS FOR WHISKEY ~ Preview | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Many thanks to Rene Castaneda, Elizabeth Doody, and Joe Chiusano for the wonderful sampler of their new product. I wish I had 3D vision, on this blog, for you to really see how beautiful the cigars and presentation are. The… Read More ›
7-20-4 Factory 57 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Colombian, Mexican San Andrés Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 by the 20 count box/$7.75 for a single from Famous Smoke Today we take a look… Read More ›
Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 by the Single/$8.00 by the 5 Pack/$7.65 by the 20 count box Today we take a look at the Nording 50th Anniversary by… Read More ›
MUWAT Night Crawler | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Connecticut Capote Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 50 Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 MSRP/$4.50 by a Mazo of 10 at Famous Smoke Today we take a look at the MUWAT Night Crawler. It… Read More ›
HC Series Red Corojo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 “Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $2.75 by the 20 count bundle/$7.50 by the single Today we take a look at the HC Series Red Corojo. This is an inexpensive bundle… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Cabinet | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Corojo ’99 Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the E.P. Carrillo Cabinet. This is the most recent release from the Carrillo team. The cigars… Read More ›
Room 101 Master Collection Two | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Criollo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 “Sucio” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 by the Single Today we take a look at the Room 101 Master Collection Two. As usual, I’m late and a dollar short on… Read More ›
WINNER OF THE PAUL STULAC GIVEAWAY! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
WE PUT 168 NUMBERS IN A HAT AND CHARLOTTE PULLED THE NUMBER. THE WINNER IS MIKE P. HE WAS NUMBER #63. (I DON’T KNOW MIKE P. SO THERE WAS NO FAVORITISM). PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS. AND… Read More ›
Illusione Pactum | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Capa Fina Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 56 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Full Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the Illusione Pactum. Available only through Smoke Inn. It was released at the… Read More ›
Perfecto Cigar Holders Winners | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I have not heard from: 1. Charlie 2. Jared Grillot 3. D.A. Gale 4. irratebass I posted the winners on January 6. I re-posted on January 8 and I gave the winners til January 13 to contact me. If you… Read More ›
Militia | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero (Jalapa, Condega, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 by the Single/ $5.30 by the 5 Pack/$4.76 by the 21 Count Box ($3.23 on sale at CI) Today… Read More ›
Cabal Robusto | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Bonao Binder: Peruvian, Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania, Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Cabal Robusto. It was released sometime in 2013 so I’m late to the party… Read More ›
“The Alibi” by Espinosa Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 48 “Small Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 at Smoke Inn and Espinosa Lounges only I want to thank Smoke Inn for the use of the above photo. Today we… Read More ›
Ashton Symmetry | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 “Prism-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 (Single price) Today we take a look at the new Ashton Symmetry. Ashton has a new line and the Symmetry is the… Read More ›
Be a Guest Reviewer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Dying to write a review? Write one. 1. Review a cigar that I haven’t reviewed. 2. Word count doesn’t matter. 3. Include some photos. As many or as little as you want. But at least 4. 4. Submit on Word… Read More ›
Some Criticism – LOL | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This was worth posting all by itself. The gentleman, Joe, left a comment on my review of the Trinidad Habano Reserve Siglo VI from back in March. I believe Joe runs an anger management class in Hoboken. He seemed to… Read More ›
Guerra Habano | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo ’98 Binder: Dominican Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $5.00 (Single Price) Today we take a look at the Guerra Habano. I believe it may only be sold by the CI… Read More ›
Perfecto Cigar Holder Winners Need to Send Me Addresses! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I ONLY HAVE 8 WINNERS THAT CHECKED IN WITH ME AND GAVE ME THEIR ADDRESSES. I WILL ALLOW YOU 5 MORE DAYS AND THEN I WILL PICK 4 NEW WINNERS. SO, YOU HAVE UNTIL JANUARY 13, 2015 TO GET ME… Read More ›
Emilio AF1| Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.80 Today we take a look at the Emilio AF1. I realize everyone and his brother has reviewed this cigar. But it is… Read More ›
Man O’ War Immortal | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Body: Full Price: $8.00 by the Single/$5.23 by the 21 count Box Today we take a look at the Man O’ War Immortal by AJ Fernandez. This is a… Read More ›
CONTEST WINNERS! PERFECTO CIGAR HOLDER | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1. Kevin Esser 2. D.A. Gale 3. atllogix 4. Jared Grillot 5. Joe T 6. Brian G 7. Charlie 8. Mike Simmons 9. Matt Ross 10. Sam C. 11. Mark VanSledright 12. irratebass LISTEN UP FELLAS….PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS… Read More ›
Viaje Platino | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda-Prino” Body: Medium Price: $8.67 My New Year’s resolution: Respect. Today we take a look at the Viaje Platino. An oldie but a real goodie. Released in… Read More ›
Ezra Zion FHK | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 “Inspired” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 ($6.95 at Cigar Federation) Today we take a look at the Ezra Zion FHK. Ezra Zion is owned by Kyle Hoover and… Read More ›
Cubanacan Soneros Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 60 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 OK dear readers! The Katman needs your help desperately. Here I go again humiliating myself by asking for your help. I need a… Read More ›
Black Label Trading Company Salvation | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Company Salvation. This is a boutique brand that started in 2013. I won’t… Read More ›
