I’m writing in moments of clarity that happen a few times per day. I’m still sick and cannot smoke a cigar. I believe I am improving but it is in such small increments that it is difficult to see the… Read More ›
CIGAR REVIEWS
The Last Foot Is A Killer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I needed to watch a video I hadn’t seen, for good reasons, in 10 years. In it, is documentation of a skydiving accident gone tragically wrong. I took a gig in Fremont, Ca. The southern tip of the San Francisco… Read More ›
Maybe Just One Voice | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
There is a national Stanley Steemer TV commercial airing at this time that is just blanketing the airwaves. It celebrates the holidays and shows portraits of families enjoying Christmas and Hanukkah. Since I am stuck at home, like a lot… Read More ›
Southern Draw – Honoring Veterans & Active Military in Augusta, Georgia | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Austin, Texas – Southern Draw Cigars, the growing hand-made premium cigar brand, debuts a brand campaign featuring a new logo and product offering known as the Firethorn – Augusta. As a U.S. Veteran family-owned and operated business, the new Firethorn… Read More ›
Happy 70th to My Darling Charlotte
Today the woman who stuck with me through thick and thin turned 70. A wonderful day was had by all. Since I only get laid every other birthday and every third anniversary, I’m hoping to get lucky tonight. We ate… Read More ›
Plasencia Alma del Campo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 58 Gordo Strength: Medium Price: $19.00 ($2 less online) Today we take a look at the Plasencia Alma del Campo. The stick was gifted to me. It received a 90 rating… Read More ›
Stolen Throne Call to Arms | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Stolen Throne Call to Arms. Samples were provided by Stolen Throne Cigars. BACKGROUND: Limited regular production. According to… Read More ›
Southern Draw: Jacobs Ladder Brimstone gets Upped | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Southern Draw Cigars, makers of the award-winning Jacobs Ladder and Brimstone blends of cigars, have released two new “Brimstone” expressions, as part of their Fall Release Collection. Using a toothy USA grown Pennsylvania Broadleaf maduro wrapper and binder and select… Read More ›
Southern Draw – Fall Release Collection 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
NEW Fraternal Order – debuts at Cigars International – Virtual CIGARFest 2020 October 13, 2020 – Austin, Texas Southern Draw Cigars and Cigars International today announces the release of two NEW sizes of Fraternal Order White (Lancero) and Fraternal Order… Read More ›
May I Have the Envelope, Please? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Congratulations to Christopher Petersen. He got the number of Skittles right on the head: 401 I used an entire 16oz bag of Skittles to fill the Stolen Throne ashtray. I’ve sent him an email and he has 24 hours to… Read More ›
Road Rage ~ I Dodged a Bullet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I woke up old man stiff this morning. Yesterday’s adrenaline took a toll on me last night with every muscle in the lock down position. Today, I feel like I over did it by dead lifting 500lbs. I was the… Read More ›
CONTEST! Win a Ltd. Ed. “Stolen Throne” Ashtray (Plus 6 free Katman stash cigars worth $118) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Here is a giant ass piece of solid wood that is a gorgeous ashtray just waiting for you to fondle. This has been made possible through the courtesy of Stolen Throne Cigars. All you have to do is guess the… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Cigar Smoking World Championship | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.75 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Cigar Smoking World Championship. I bought a couple sticks… Read More ›
Yagua by J.C. Newman Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Yagua by J.C. Newman Cigars. I bought my sticks from a local B&M. These aren’t easy to… Read More ›
CAO Bones | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Connecticut Shade Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, Dominican Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.49 ($1.50 less online) Today we take a look at the new CAO Bones. Samples provided by General Cigar. I’ve had the cigars… Read More ›
La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (Cuban Seed) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial 2020. Bought a few… Read More ›
Surrogates AKC by L’Atelier Imports | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 55 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Surrogates AKC by L’Atelier Imports. I’ve been training at a new cigar lounge gig and… Read More ›
Scott Checks Out Daddy’s New Car | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m a lifelong Democrat. But I’m not a Libtard. And while it is politically incorrect to support the cops, I’m all in. My son in law, as well as his partners on Tactical, are amazing humans who have never once… Read More ›
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Cuban seed, Barrel aged 10 months) Binder: Nicaraguan (Cuban seed) Filler: Nicaraguan (Cuban seed) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto (Soft Box Press) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at… Read More ›
Esteban Carreras Unforgiven | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Grande Strength: Medium Price: $9.20 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Esteban Carreras Unforgiven. I bought samples from a local B&M. I only… Read More ›
300 Hands Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade (USA) Binder: Peruvian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the 300 Hands Connecticut. Samples were provided by Southern Draw 9 months ago. Yes, there… Read More ›
