Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut (aged for 3 years, from 2020) Binder: Ecuadorian Habano (aged for 3 years, from 2020), Filler: Nicaraguan Seco Estelï (aged for 3 years, from 2020), Nicaraguan Viso Estelï (aged for 3 years, from 2020), Honduran Seco Jamastran… Read More ›
I published this story in May, 2013. I’ve never told this story to anyone but a few close friends. That is because telling this story makes people think I’m bloody nuts. I had a very close encounter of the first… Read More ›
Two Reviews in One: Warped Bits of Havana Seleccion de Capital 2024 & Cavalier Genève BII Viso Jalapa Tempura Warped Bits of Havana Seleccion de Capital 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan AGANORSA… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 Factory: AGANORSA My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: So many Viaje blends. So little money. It’s like… Read More ›
VALUE OF THIS PACKAGE IS $71.00! A savings of $21 over retail price. Small Batch Cigar is proud to offer the best value in Cigar of the Month Clubs! We pride ourselves on world class customer service, expert shipping, and… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $6.59 My cigars received one week of naked humidor time. Dry boxed two days. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, scroll back up and look at… Read More ›
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo 98 Filler: Nicaraguan Viso & Double Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.50 My cigars received one month of humidor aging and several years of box aging. BACKGROUND: From Paul… Read More ›
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Olancho San Agustín Binder: Honduran Jamastran Valley Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Honduran Olancho San Agustín Size: 5.75 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.90 Factory: Plasencia Tabacos de Oriente S.A. My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6.875 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: €9.50 (If you know where to look here on the old continent) $13.00 in the U.S. Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza ~ Santiago,… Read More ›
Writing 5 mini reviews is dumb. Why do I do it? Dunno. I will never do it again. 6,002 words, man. The Unabomber’s manifesto was shorter. I picked the wrong time to give up snorting Flakka. These reviews were written… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 6 x 58 Strength: Medium Rolled: Mid-2023 Price: $25 This review is possible because there exists a Cuban “shadow market” here in the United States which I will explain at the end of… Read More ›
Each: €6.50 Euro ($6.75 USD) Capa: México San Andrés Capote: Ecuador Sumatra Tripa: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic La Fuerza: Medium Format: 4.75 x 52 Fabricante: Tabacalera Pichardo First half: And now for something completely different…. After having regaled you with what… Read More ›
I am following Daniel Pérez’s lead by providing 6 reviews in 1 post. It is an easy and lazy way out when I don’t feel especially creative. Each review was written on a different day so there is some overlap… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Gigantes Strength: Medium/Full (allegedly; read on) PRELIMINARIES: Purchased from a local smoke shop in a well-maintained humidor. Aging time is known only to the good Lord above. $7 bucks…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí and Jalapa Size: 5.75 x 54 C Major Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Release Date: March 2019 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Dry boxed 2… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.88 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium Price: €10.20 in 2018 First half: Last time on the Katman channel, we talked about what turned out to be the poster boy for the perfect Cuban… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Aged 10 years Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $47.00 My cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado. This blend debuted in… Read More ›
Each: $10.00 Capa: Ecuador Capote: Mexican Tripa: Dominican Republic Piloto Cubana, Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Jalapa, and HVA La Fuerza: Medium Forma: 6 x 46 Fabricante: Tabacalera La Isla Dominican Republic As is typical for an Ecuadorian wrapper, there are aromas… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Medio-Tiempo Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Jalapa, Criollo ’98, Condega, Hybrid Estelí, Pueblo Nuevo Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 SMELL THE GLOVE: Aromas are faint. But I do smell… Read More ›
I thought I’d quote a man who we hold in high esteem, because what reviewer never had this problem: “I ran out of batteries for my butt plug so I’m going to do this review sans plug. -Katman Or better… Read More ›
Ashburn, VA (October 8th, 2024) – Fratello Cigars is excited to announce the re-release of the popular DMV Maduro Selection to kick off the fall season. Originally launched in 2018, the DMV Series pays tribute to Washington D.C., Maryland and… Read More ›
Each: $16.00 Capa: Undisclosed Capote: Undisclosed Tripa: Undisclosed La Fuerza: Full Forma: 6 x 56 Fabricante: Aganorsa S.A Jalapa, Nicaragua First Half: The weight makes the tiny log indistinguishable from a barbell. My previous two cigars were identically heavy. Cigars… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican, Mexican San Andrés Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 SMELL THE GLOVE: Loads to sniff on…floral notes, red pepper, chocolate, coffee, cedar, heavy on the malt, hoppy,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.89 APPEARANCE: I love the way this stick looks. That wrapper is beautifully mottled. Like a brindle-colored Boxer dog. Or sprayed by Banksy. It is oily… Read More ›
Each: $14.00 Capa: Brazil Mata Fina Capote: Nicaragua Tripa: Nicaragua La Fuerza: Medium to Full Forma: 6 ½ x 44 Fabricante: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. A shout out to my fellow Floridians, who along with folks in… Read More ›
Each: €12.30 Euro in 2003 – €27.00 Euro in 2024 Capa: Cuba Capote: Cuba Tripa: Cuba La Fuerza: Full Forma: 7 3/4 x 49 Fabricante: Unknown (due to secret code on the cabinet box) Produced January 2003 First Half: Seeing… Read More ›
Each: $11.50 Capa: Ecuador Connecticut Capote: Ecuador Tripa: Nicaragua & Peru La Fuerza: Medium Forma: 5 ½ x 52 Fabricante: Joya de Nicaragua First Half: Floral, burgundy grapes, caramel, and golden honey. Aromas like this should be savored. Katman and… Read More ›
Each: $56.00 Capa: Ecuador Capote: Dominican Republic Tripa: Dominican Republic & Peru La Fuerza: Medium Forma: 7 1/2 x 50 First Half: I am a firm believer in dry boxing cigars. If you are fortunate to live in a state… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Size: 7.5 x 49 Double Corona ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 My cigars have 2 years of box aging. The Illusione 4/2g Slam received a rating… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Habano 2000 Filler: Dominican Habano 2000, Piloto Cubano, Habano 92, Dominican Broadleaf Strength: Medium Size: 5.75 x 54 Toro Price: $16.50 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “Tobacco… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sancti Spiritus Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Pelo de Oro Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 Made by My Father in Nicaragua and limited to 1,000 boxes of 10. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, why… Read More ›
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.80 My cigars received one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: First released in 2014. I reviewed it that year. Then again released in 2018. Those… Read More ›
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Many of exceptional brands and blends are created with the help of the Kelners at the Kelner Boutique Factory… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Sumatra SeedBinder: Dominican Cibao ValleyFiller: Dominican, Nicaraguan, PeruvianSize: 5.5 x 54 ToroStrength: Medium/FullPrice: $10.75 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:Rated 91 by Cigar Aficionado in 2019.Regular Production.From La Aurora Cigars:“Released in 2010,… Read More ›
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf #1 DarksBinder: Plantation-Grown Brazilian Mata FinaFiller: Select Honduran and Nicaraguan Cuban SeedSize: 5 x 52 RobustoStrength: Medium/FullPrice: $16.00 My cigars received 7 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:From Drew Estate:“Translated to English, “Liga Privada” means “private blend.”… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano OscuroBinder: Dominican San VincenteFiller: Dominican Piloto Cubano, UndisclosedSize: 5.5 x 58 Robusto Gordo ~ Box PressedStrength: Medium/FullPrice: $20.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:Released March 2024.Only 300 boxes of 12 in the wild.From… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $54.00 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Small Batch Cigar: “Davidoff invested 16 months of fermentation and 2 years of aging… Read More ›
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut BroadleafBinder: Nicaraguan JalapaFiller: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan Ometepe and Pueblo NuevoSize: 6.125 x 52 TorpedoStrength: MediumPrice: $13.00 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:From Small Batch Cigar:“Le Pâtissier is a PCA exclusive, only offered to… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $12.00 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Warped is releasing a new cigar made in collaboration… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cuban Seed Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Box Pressed Tooro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 These cigars have 3 years of aging prior to release. Nearly a year of box aging. And my 3… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian EMS Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Bourbon Cask Aged Dominican, USA Size: 6.5 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Beautiful floral aroma with heady notes… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rojiza Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican (Piloto Mejorado Seco, Piloto Seco, Hybrid Olor Piloto Seco, Nicaraguan Condega Seco, Nicaraguan Estelí Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $22.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: U.S.A Connecticut Broadleaf, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular Production. Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A., Estelí From… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano, Mexican San Andrés (Barber Pole) Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Released in September 2023. 500… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder: Nicaraguan (Condega), Dominican H192 (Double Binder) Filler: Dominican Havana Vuelta Seco, Dominican Havana Vuelta Abajo Viso, Peruvian Pelo D’Oro Viso, Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso Size: 6 x 52 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $18.60 My cigars received 3… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 44 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Initial release was 2014. Regular production. “La Colmena, or The Beehive in Spanish,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Corojo ’99 Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo 2012 Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo ’98 Estelí, Corojo ’99 Jalapa, Corojo ’99 Condega) Size: 5 x 49 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.60 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Brand spanking new company from Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. There are nine… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Brand spanking new company from Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. There are… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Dominican Piloto, Mexican San Andrés, USA Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $12.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. Released March 2024. Only 500 boxes of… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Full Price: $12.50 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. Released March 2024. Limited to 900 boxes of 20 for three sizes… Read More ›
