Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $6.55 by the box/$7.00 by the 5 pack ($3-$4 on Cbid) Today we take a look at an oldie but a goodie: the 601… Read More ›
CIGAR REVIEWS
A.J. Fernandez New World | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dark Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe Viso, Condega Ligero, Esteli Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 55 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 MSRP ($5.00 everywhere) Today we take a look at the brand new A.J. Fernandez New World…. Read More ›
CAO Amazon Basin | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian Bragança (40%) , Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 (Thanks to Corona Cigar for the photo) ADDENDUM 4-7-2017: The new 2016 version is nothing like the original version. I… Read More ›
NHC Seleccion Limitada Natural by Tatuaje | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 42 “Lonsdale” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP ($6.80 by the box/$8.00 in 5 Pack) Today we take a look at the NHC Seleccion Limitada Natural by Tatuaje. This line of… Read More ›
L’Atelier Surrogates Tramp Stamp | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 48 Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the L’Atelier Surrogates Tramp Stamp. The cigar has a bit of rustic-ness to it. A little bumpy and… Read More ›
Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 2002 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Habano Maduro (Country not identified) Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Size: 6.5 x 54 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.20 @ BestCigarPrices.com Today we take a look at the Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 2002 Maduro. A cigar… Read More ›
Tatuaje Cojonu 2009 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 MSRP ($10 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% = $9.00) Today we take a look at the Tatuaje Cojonu 2009. Small Batch Cigar has… Read More ›
Diesel Unlimited Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto- d.5” Body: Full Price: $3.75 Today we take a look at the Diesel Unlimited Maduro by AJ Fernandez. I’ve never been much of a Diesel… Read More ›
Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Quadrum | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran (Trojes), Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 55 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 by the box/$8.00 by the 5 pack (Much less when you look around-Like half as much) Today we take… Read More ›
Undercrown Dogma by Drew Estate | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Connecticut Stalk-Cut Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Brazilian Mata Fina Size: 6 x 56 “Toro Gordo-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 MSRP (Only Available at Smoke Inn in boxes of 10) Today we take a look at… Read More ›
Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.25 x 52 “Perfecto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva. This is the follow up to my reviews of the Avion… Read More ›
Tatuaje Avion 12 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa/Esteli Ligero) Size: 5.675 x 48/52 “Perfecto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Tatuaje Avion 12. They were released in August 2012 as a follow… Read More ›
Tatuaje Avion 11 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa/Esteli Ligero) Size: 6.75 x 48/52 “Perfecto Grande-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at the Tatuaje Avion ‘11 thanks to Buzz Gould. The cigar was the first… Read More ›
Perdomo 2 Limited Edition 2008 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro (Aged 5 Years) Binder: Nicaraguan- Cuban Seed Filler: Nicaraguan- Cuban Seed Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto-Box Pressed-Epicure” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.50 by the box, or less Today we are taking a look at an oldie but… Read More ›
Thurman Thomas Hall of Fame Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican (Maduro) Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 by 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $6.00 per Single/ $27.95 per 5 Pack/$99.95 per Bundle (25)/ $104.95 per Box (25) Today we take a look at the Thurman Thomas Hall of… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana Capitulo II | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Colorado Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Dominican Ligero Size: 6.5 x 58 “Box Pressed- Chisel” Body: Full Price: $10.70 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana Capitulo II. It was generously gifted to me by Vanessa… Read More ›
Wynwood Factory Fresh La Granada | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Habano, Honduran Ligero, Honduran Pelo de Oro Size: 5.5 x 46 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $9.95 MSRP Today we take a look at Wynwood Factory Fresh La Granada cigars. From Cigar Aficionado: “The… Read More ›
Latitude Zero Experimental | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cameroon 2009 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.00 by a 10 count Box Today we take a look at the brand new Latitude Zero Experimental. The follow… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana 1994 Conga | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican (La Canela) Filler: Dominican (La Canela) Size: 5 x 52 “Conga” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the brand new La Flor Dominicana 1994 Conga. This is a regular… Read More ›
Tierra Volcán Clasico | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Condega Criollo) Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto Extra-Clasico” Body: Medium Price: $6.60 Today we take a look at the Tierra Volcán Clasico made by Mombacho Cigars. A little known cigar… Read More ›
L’Atelier Surrogates Satin Glove | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 47 (Box Pressed-Churchill) Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 MSRP Every single online store selling the cigar is either backordered already or doing so for $8.00-$8.75. I will stick my neck… Read More ›
Dry Boxing Your Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’ve explained several times how to dry box new cigars. Readers, who missed those reviews, ask through emails and comments how to do this. I figured I needed a central place to describe how to do this. You get your… Read More ›
CLE Plus | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $7.00-$9.00 by the box (Shop Around) Today we take a look at the new CLE Plus from Christian Eiroa. This particular stick was gifted to… Read More ›
Quesada Seleción España | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Arapiraca Binder: Dominican Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Quesada Seleción España. It was released in July, 2014. Only 150 boxes of… Read More ›
Viaje Cache | Cigar Review
Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa leaf Filler: Nicaragua Aganorsa leaf Size: 5 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP ($9.60 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% off with coupon code Katman10 = $8.64) Today we take a look… Read More ›
My New Cigar Group on Face Book Called “Katmensch Cigar Group” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Well, I’ve gone and done it again. I started a new cigar group on Face Book and hopefully this one lasts. Please clink on link to join group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/276680515866483/ Since many have asked about creating a cigar forum, I hope… Read More ›
Punch Uppercut | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Size: 6.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.00 at CI Today we take a look at an inexpensive cigar called Punch Uppercut. I decided to take it easy on you financially…. Read More ›
L’Atelier Selection Spéciale: 38 Special | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Sancti Spíritus Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 “Lancero-38 Special” Body: Medium Price: $9.75 ($9.00 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $8.10) Today we take a look at the brand new L’Atelier Selection Spéciale:… Read More ›
Katman Contest Winner!! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I decided to end the contest one day early. I have the cigars boxed and ready to go. So if the winner gets back to me quickly, I can mail them on Monday. The cigars are: 1. Graycliff Casillero Privada… Read More ›
Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Bon Chasseur | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.375 x 52 “Robusto-Bon Chasseur” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 MSRP ($9.00 @ Small Batch Cigar minus 10% w/code Katman10 = $8.10) Today we take a look at the Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Bon… Read More ›
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition 2012 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban-seed (Pelo de Oro) Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban-seed (Pelo de Oro) Size: 6.5 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 by the 5 pack. (Minus 10% discount using Katman10 code = $11.70 at Small Batch Cigar)… Read More ›
Jericho Hill by Crowned Heads | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 52 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $8.75 MSRP ($7.00 @ Small Batch Cigar minus coupon code of Katman10 that gives you a 10% discount = $6.30) Best pricing around…. Read More ›
SURPRISE! NEW CONTEST! (REVISED)| Cigar Reviews by the Katman
7-15-14 A contest from your Uncle Katman. I have revised the goodies and increased their number. Plus I am throwing in a small bag of custom mixed premium pipe tobacco and a SBC cutter. Winner will be picked on Aug…. Read More ›
BG Meyer Standard Issue by Camacho | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan- Esteli Filler: Nicaraguan- Corojo ’99-Esteli, Jalapa, Ometepe Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Full Price: $8.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the BG Meyer Standard Issue by Camacho. I was so hesitant… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana N.A.S. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Pelo de Oro Ligero Binder: Dominican Pelo de Oro Ligero Filler: Dominican Pelo de Oro Ligero Size: 5.5 x 42 “Cheroot” Body: Full (Eat something) Price: $8.69 MSRP ($7.00 from Small Batch Cigar -10% with Katman10 coupon code=… Read More ›
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro (Aged 6 years) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.2 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 by the box Today we take a look an old standby, the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial. From Cigar Aficionado: “Even… Read More ›
Nat Sherman EPOCA | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Cuban Seed Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Size: 7 x 48 “Knickerbocker” Body: Medium Price: $11.50 MSRP ($10.50 at Small Batch Cigars – 10% off with Katman10 coupon code = $9.00) Today, we take a look… Read More ›
Viaje Collaboration 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Binder: Nicaraguan – Aganorsa leaves Filler: Nicaraguan – Aganorsa leaves Size: 6 x 52 “Toro-box pressed Body: Medium Price: $12.50 MSRP — $11.60 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount (Katman10) from SBC = $10.44 a… Read More ›
Tatuaje 10 Grand Chasseur TAA 2013 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.375 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP ($10.00 at Small Batch Cigar –10% discount = $9.00) Pete Johnson is an enigma wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a rug wrapped in… Read More ›
My Father Connecticut | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Criollo Size: 6 x 48 “Corona Gorda” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $7.50 ($6.52 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% Katman10 discount = $5.87) Today we take a look at the brand… Read More ›
Caldwell Cigar Co. Murcias | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Not Disclosed Size: 5.5 x 50 “Belicoso- Man on the Moon” Body: Medium Price: $6.60 MSRP ($5.00 at Small Batch Cigar – $4.50 using the Katman10 coupon code) Today, we take a… Read More ›
“The Katman Special” Sampler – Only 5 Left! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1 x Nat Sherman Epoca Knickerbocker (7 x 48) 1 x Viaje Collaboration ( 6 x 52 Boxpressed) 1 x Caldwell The King is Dead Premier (5.5 x 50) 1 x Camacho BG Meyer Robusto (5 x 50) 1 x… Read More ›
Illusione Singularé 2013 Rose Croix | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 46 Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.85 MSRP ($12.00 from Small Batch Cigar. $10.80 after Katman10 Discount) Today we take a look at the Illusione Singularé 2013 Rose Croix. The cigar was released… Read More ›
CIGAR ROACH CLIP BY XISTIX | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
August 11, 2014: I got it. What a piece of crap! First, the spring is too tight and flattens about an inch of the cigar from the cap down. Second, if you put the clip to your mouth you get… Read More ›
Viaje Late Harvest Hang Time LH 648 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 48 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.86 MSRP ($8.10 at Small Batch Cigar with coupon code + Free Shipping) Today, we take a look at the Viaje Late Harvest Hang Time LH 648…. Read More ›
Gurkha Beast | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Costa Rican Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Colombian Size: 6.5 x 58 “Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 by the Box Gurkha. Who doesn’t like Gurkha? An online store sent me a 5 pack of these two months ago. I… Read More ›
Pinar Del Rio Clasico Exclusivo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $6.90 MSRP Today we take a look at the Pinar Del Rio Clasico Exclusivo. I’ve never been a big fan of Able… Read More ›
RIOT 55 by Stogie Boys | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Maduro Binder: Dominican Dark Leaf Filler: Dominican Dark Leaf, Nicaraguan Dark Leaf (Equal Portions) Size: 5 x 54 “RIOT 55-Figurado” Body: Medium/Full Price: $3.75 by the Single – $3.10 by a 20 Count Box – $2.46 by a 50… Read More ›
New Re-Vamped Rocky Patel Fusion | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6.2 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 MSRP ($3.50 on CI by the box) Before we take a look at the Rocky Patel Fusion, you should know this… Read More ›
Gran Habano Corojo #5 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, Mexican Size: 4.5 x 50 “Rothschild” Body: Full Price: $5.03 MSRP Today we take a look at the Gran Habano Corojo #5. It just happens to be George Rico’s… Read More ›
CAO Vision Catalyst | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Brazilian Size: 5 x 50 “Catalyst” Body: Medium Price: $6.33 by the box I found this thing rolling around in my humidor, long forgotten. I think I got a couple of these… Read More ›
No Cigars to Review | How About My Trip to German Fest Last Night? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I currently have no cigars to review, so I thought I would tell you a little ditty about last night. It was German Fest in Milwaukee. Staged at the Henry Maier Festival Park. Basically, it’s a beat up old carnival… Read More ›
La Aurora Puro Vintage 2003 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Cuban Seed Filler: Dominican Cuban Seed Size: 7.5 x 58 “Salomon” Body: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 MSRP ($21.25 at Cigars International- $5.00 at Cbid) Today we take a look at the La Aurora Puro Vintage 2003…. Read More ›
AVO Movement TAA Limited Release | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Piloto Viso, Habano Viso & San Vicente Ligero) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $11.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the AVO Movement TAA Limited Release cigar. The last… Read More ›
Room 101 The Big Payback | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Chavala” Body: Medium Price: $4.95 Today we take a look at the new Room 101-The Big Payback. It is so new that barely any information can be found on this… Read More ›
