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Warped Moon Garden Especial | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Criollo ‘98, Medio Tiempo Size: 5.625 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 My cigars have had 6 weeks of naked humidor time. This is a limited release of 1000… Read More ›
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Casdagli Cigars Mareva Spalato No.2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 49 Pyramide Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 I’ve had my cigars marinating naked in my humidor for over 4 months. Casdagli Cigars has been a sponsor for 2 months. I… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Toro ~ Limited Supply Available | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m on a personal spending spree. Stop me. Call my therapist at 866-Blow-Me. Small Batch Cigar has a very limited supply of 5 packs of this wonderful blend. Only 2750 boxes of 10 were released. I reviewed the Aganorsa Supreme… Read More ›
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Southern Draw BOGO from Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Two days in a row. Yesterday I felt the need to bring your attention to a fleeting deal from Small Batch Cigar on Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef’s Special 2023 figurados. (Promo code ‘katman’ gets you 10% off). Today, the need… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription September 2023 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Black Star Line Rosewood 1923 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 48 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.50 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The weight feels right. The resistance of the draw is… Read More ›
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Luciano The Dreamer Toro De Lux | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 6.875 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 BACKGROUND: This blend, in the Lancero size, was Cigar Aficionado’s #12 cigar of 2021. And rated with a 93. Regular Production. Released… Read More ›
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Southern Draw 300 Hands Maduro Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Full Price: $7.50 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is one of the few SD blends I’ve not… Read More ›
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Aladino Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Cameroon Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Fábrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas Jamastran Quantity released: 540 Boxes… Read More ›
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Artesano del Tobacco El Pulpo San Andrés | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Box Pressed Robusto Grande Strength: Full Price: $15.00 My cigars have had two months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernández Cigars de Nicaragua The cigar spent… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Sidekick | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Box Pressed Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 My sticks have gotten 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From E.P. Carrillo Cigars: “We’ve partnered with Oliva Cigar Co. to… Read More ›
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Platinum Nova New York 5 Boroughs Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Cubita & Corojo ~ Double Binder Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 50 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 My sticks have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released July 2023 Rather than… Read More ›
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Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Boxergrail | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Rabbit Hole Founder’s Collection Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey cask aged) Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. Released… Read More ›
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Sobremesa Brûlée Blue | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.95 My cigars have had two months of naked humidor time plus 4 years of box time. The cigars I possess were released in 2019. Only… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Untitled Berserker ~ Cigar Page Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $4.13 I don’t normally review $4 cigars because their heyday of possibly being good cigars disappeared 8-10 years ago. So, lay on Macduff…… Read More ›
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J. London Telephone Booth Series Pink Petit Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Maduro Binder: Dominican Olor Viso Filler: Dominican Size: 4.5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.60 BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar: “The founder of J. London Cigars, Jonathan Fiant, is working closely with a family in the Dominican Republic that… Read More ›
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Patriot Day | Katman
“On Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we honor every life that was taken too soon. We honor the first responders — firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency workers, and service members — who answered the call of… Read More ›
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Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary – LE 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua – Estelí Seco Cask Aged (Rum) / Estelí Semilla B Visus / Estelí Semilla A Ligero / Jalapa Visus / Condega Seco Size: 6 x 56 Gran Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $36.00 My… Read More ›
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Valacari Axios 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $12.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Valacari Cigars: “An initial production of 2000 cigars. The Axios is an… Read More ›
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Cavalier Geneve Inner Circle Domaine Rouge Robusto Grande | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Jamastran Binder: Honduran Connecticut Seed Filler: Honduran Habano Jamastran, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Paraguay Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Grande Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 BACKGROUND: Debuted at 2023 PCA Trade Show. From Atlantic Cigar: “Cavalier Geneve Inner Circle Domaine Rouge… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Diesel Vintage Series | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano (Aged 5-8 years) Size: 5 x 56 Robusto Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.79 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera A.J…. Read More ›
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Caldwell The King Is Dead by AJ Fernandez (2019) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.60 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. But…these cigars have had 4 years of box time due to its singular release in… Read More ›
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ATL Cigar Co. ‘Fye’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Toro (pigtail and closed foot) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 My cigars have had 5 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: The cigar was released in 2021 under the… Read More ›
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‘G’ Series Marevas from Gellis Family Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano 2000 Rosada Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Binder: Nicaraguan Size: 5.125 x 43 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My sticks received only one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La iSLA From Gellis Family Cigars: “The first release… Read More ›
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Davidoff Colorado Claro Special ‘T’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Sungrown Binder: Dominican Hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco Filler: Dominican 2x Piloto Seco | 2x San Vicente Visus Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $28.70 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. The cigar… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Skinny Monster Drac Cazadores | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 My Skinny Monsters have had 3 months of naked humidor time. The Drac was the first blend of the Monster Series released in… Read More ›
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Illusione Jeremy Piven Collection PIV Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 2012 (Aganorsa) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.95 My cigars have had a little over 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released 2021. Actor Jeremy Piven worked… Read More ›
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Katman’s Great 8 Southern Draw Cigars Flight ~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page comes through again. Katman’s Great 8 Southern Draw Flight $39.00 Free Shipping! Each sampler of 8 includes: 2 x Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Lonsdale (6″x44) 2 x Southern Draw Kudzu Oscuro Lancero (7.5″x40) 2 x Southern Draw… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.95 BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza, S.A. The Four Kicks Mule Kick has been a yearly release since 2012. This year is… Read More ›
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C.L.E. Eiroa Dark Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $15.70 BACKGROUND: From C.L.E. Cigar Company: “A Honduran puro that was released in May 2019. The Eiroa Dark is made at our Aladino… Read More ›
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HVC Hot Cake Golden Line | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $8.30 My cigars have acquired naked humidor time just shy of 2 months. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos HVC,… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription August 2023 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Surrogates Animal Cracker AC550 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months of naked humidor time. The Surrogates line from Tatuaje has been in production since 2012 under the… Read More ›
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Hoyo de Monterrey The Illusione of Excalibur No. 1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo 2012 Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Criollo & Corojo (1996, 1998, 2006) Size: 7.25 x 54 Double Corona Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$20.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. Plus,… Read More ›
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Room101 Namakubi Ranfla 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Dominican, Honduran Size: 5.5 x 50 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. But also, 18 months of box time as they were released in November… Read More ›
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New from Highclere Castle: The Senetjer Cigar & Ltd Ed. Barrel Aged Gin | Cigar Reviews from the Katman
All photos courtesy of Highclere Castle Gin. Celebrating the 100th Year Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, Highclere Castle Gin is releasing a revolutionary blend of gin as well as another killer cigar made in conjunction… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 3.5 x 50 Petit Robusto Strength: Full Price: $7.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. The Robusto was Cigar Aficionado’s 2020… Read More ›
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Dapper ‘HolySmoke Genesis’ Figurado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí – La Joya), Nicaraguan (Jalapa – Cofradía), Nicaraguan (Condega) Size: 6.5 x 28 x 52 Figurado Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.67 My cigars have had nearly… Read More ›
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Viaje Birthday Blend 2023 Torpedo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.26 My sticks have had 3-1/2 months of naked humidor time. There is so much erroneous information out there that I’m not going to… Read More ›
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Avo Seasons Limited Edition 2023 Summer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican: San Vicente Seco, Hybrid 192 Viso (Aged 14 years) Size: 6.625 x 50 Double Tapered Diadema Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 My cigars have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Emilio Papa Joe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Filler: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I thought this would be a good time to… Read More ›
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Davidoff Nicaragua Series Robusto Box Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $18.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co.: “Inspired by the… Read More ›
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Viaje Summer Series Flashing Thunder Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 I’ve had my sticks laying prostrate naked in the sand for two months. There is zero background information. It is a limited release as… Read More ›
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La Palina 125 Años (125th Anniversary) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 (Still available online) I’ve had my cigars marinating naked for 3 months. Plus, they received 16 months of box time as the cigar debuted at… Read More ›
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Freud Cigar Co. Limited Edition Sigmund Chapter One: The Disruptor | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed (five different fillers) Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona/Robusto Extra/Big Motha’ Strength: Medium/Full Price: $44.00 I have had my cigars resting naked for two months. There is no information about the aging of the… Read More ›
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Unicorn ~ RoMa Craft CroMagnon EMH Black Irish ~ 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Candela, Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Extra Fatty Boy Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Unavailable My cigars have had a few months of naked humidor time plus 5 years of box time. This… Read More ›
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Casdagli Cigars Dips Its Toes into A Brave New World | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am so happy to welcome Casdagli Cigars as a sponsor on this glorious day of August 1, 2023. I have been a shameless fanboy of first Bespoke, and then Casdagli, since 2016. I have reviewed more than two dozen… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 15th Anniversary Rosado Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Fino Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time…plus 5 years of box time. BACKGROUND: Cigars were released in… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription July 2023 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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 ›
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Warped Sky Moon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Criollo’ 98, Jalapa Medio Tiempo Size: 5.5 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 I’ve had my sticks marinating naked for 9 weeks. BACKGROUND: Released June 2023 500… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Brick House Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
At the end of my head cold, but too soon to provide a responsible palate result. I thought I’d remind you of a very good, reasonably priced cigar. I first published this review January 2020. Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan… Read More ›
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Sinistro NV Lancero Luxury Cigar Club Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am re-posting a review of this fine, fine cigar. It is part of the new Katman Special Sampler sold by Luxury Cigar Club. Wrapper: Corojo Maduro (10 Years Aged) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero,… Read More ›
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Espinosa Wasabi (2018) Redux | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Can’t get rid of my head cold and sinusitis so I continue to show you some cigars I enjoyed and are still available for sale. In this case, the Espinsosa Wasabi is one of those reasonably priced excellent cigars. Reviews… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Sinistro Mr. Red ‘Redux 2023’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m still out of service due to a head cold and sinusitis. I’ve been re-posting older reviews for cigars that are still available…and sticks that I want to remind you about. Not every cigar is going to be a steal…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum Lonsdale ‘Redux 2023’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Still sick with a head cold virus and sinusitis. Here is a great cigar that you will need to hunt for. There are other sizes available. I first reviewed this cigar November 2021. Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano ~ Medio Tiempo Binder:… Read More ›
