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Isabela Cigar New Release “PepperHead Mammoth 2022” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Press Release: Isabela Cigar Company is releasing our first Ltd Edition of 2022: The Mammoth 660 PepperHead. It is based upon our extremely popular “Mammoth” larger gauge portfolio. The Mammoth 660 is a ‘more accessible’ 6 x 60 vitola with… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan Barber Pole 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Candela / Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Honduran, Panamanian Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $11.15 Photo courtesy of Atlantic Cigar: BACKGROUND: Released February 2022 Limited Edition: 2000 boxes of 24 From Atlantic Cigar: “Since… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel White Label | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade U.S.A. Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Nicaraguan, Undisclosed (Insiders tell me it’s Bonneville Salt Flats) Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Photos courtesy of Rocky Patel: BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released: November 2021 Get… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Box Pressed Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.75 I bought my sticks from Atlantic Cigar in early February…thereby, giving the cigar 3 months of naked humidor time…. Read More ›
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La Aroma de Cuba Pasión | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Long before Southern Draw, Isabela Cigar, AJ, and Casdagli, Don Pepin Garcia was my favorite blender. His style of cigar making was directly… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Metamorphosis | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Corojo ‘99 Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 Photo courtesy of Cigar Federation: BACKGROUND: This is a Cigar Federation exclusive. Only 1900 cigars were produced. For more info on this cigar,… Read More ›
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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.96 Photo courtesy of Atlantic Cigar: I reviewed the companion piece in the Habano version mid-March. It was stupendous. The Maduro had a… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel Sixty | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 Photo courtesy of Rocky Patel Cigars: I bought a couple sticks from Atlantic Cigar around 3+ months ago. Fingers… Read More ›
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Regius Small Batch Series Orchant Fat Perfecto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 60/54 Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $13.95 ($12.56 @ Atlantic Cigar) Photo courtesy of Atlantic Cigar: I reviewed the Regius Orchant in June 2014 and loved it. You can read it here…. Read More ›
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Blender Series Indiana Ortez by Small Batch Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Connecticut Desflorada Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega/Esteli/Jalapa Size: 6.25 x 44 Corona Larga Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 Photos courtesy of Small Batch Cigar: I’ve had these sticks hibernating for only 5 weeks. Smoked one last night and… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana/New Andalusian Bull/But There is a Catch! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
All photos courtesy of La Flor Dominicana: Cigar Aficionado reveals this day that LFD is bestowing the opportunity for you to bid on a King Tut sarcophagus with their 2016 cigar of the year entombed inside: The Andalusian Bull. I… Read More ›
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My Timeless Comedy Playlist Pt.1 | Katman
This is what I watched on TV growing up: I had this sign made and have had it hanging on the porch since 1972:
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Release of the Cigars for Warriors 10th Anniversary Nubber | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors is proud to announce the availability of the official Cigars for Warriors 10th anniversary “Live2Serve” Nubber. Commemorative Nubbers will go on sale Friday, April 15th at thenubber.com and will retail for $50 in… Read More ›
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Warped Nicotina | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo & Criollo Size: 5.5 X 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $11.00 Thanks to SBC for the kind use of their photos: BACKGROUND: Released January 2022 Factory: Tabacos Valle de… Read More ›
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.7 | Katman
Trip #7 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… Cool. Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.6 | Katman
Trip #6 down Baby Boomer’s Lane…. Don’t Bogart this post dudes, share… Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.5 | Katman
Trip #5 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… It’s been a gas… Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.4 | Katman
Trip #4 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… Have a groovy kind of day… Phil
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Crowned Heads Special Editions Le Patissier | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan ~Jalapa Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan ~ Ometepe & Pueblo Nuevo Size: 6.5 x 44 Lonsdale Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 I’ve had my sticks hibernating, unclothed, for 3 months. I tried one a month in… Read More ›
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.3 | Katman
Trip #3 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… Have an outta site day! Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.2 | Katman
Trip No.2 down Baby Boomer’s Lane… Have a bitchin’ day! Phil
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My 1960’s Playlist Pt.1 | Katman
A short trip down Baby Boomer’s Lane… HAVE A NICE DAY! Phil
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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $13.50 I am reviewing this cigar 10 days after receipt. I’ve only done this a couple times in 10 years. I might be whistlin’ Dixie… Read More ›
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8 Minutes of Slow Whiskey Blues | Katman
Thank you, Rick.
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Viaje Mrs. Hatchet 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 50 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 I have held on to this stick for almost 4 months. Seems time is up. 99% of these sticks have vanished into… Read More ›
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Padilla Finest Hour Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 ($2 less online) I’ve had this cigar for over 6 months. Why review a cigar that was released 2-1/2 years ago? Glad… Read More ›
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Plasencia Small Batch Corojo Robusto Box-Pressed | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.60 These cigars were purchased from Atlantic Cigar….2 months humidor time. They appear to be a limited production so times’ a wastin’. Atlantic Cigar also produces… Read More ›
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ACE Prime The Sergeant ~ PCA Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ’99 Rosado Binder: Double USA Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli Ligero, Jalapa Viso, Pueblo Nuevo Viso) Size: 5 x 58 Robusto Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 (A buck less online) I’ve had these cigars in hibernation, naked, for… Read More ›
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Mil Días Magicos Edición Limitada 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 4.5 x 52 Petit Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 I have had these sticks marinating naked for over 2 months. Due to the limited release, time to get out… Read More ›
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Emilio Cigars LJZ Lonsdale LE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano ~ Sungrown Barber Pole Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 42 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 I bought a couple singles 3 months ago from Atlantic Cigar. (Yes. Before they became a sponsor). BACKGROUND: Released October… Read More ›
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Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 6th Birthday Edition (Small Batch Cigar Exclusive) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Corojo Rosado) Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99) Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99 & Criollo ‘98) Size: 4.5 x 48 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.08 by the box. $8.00 per stick in a fiver. Katman promo code saves you 10% and brings… Read More ›
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Flatbed Cigars Panacea Green PA Broadleaf | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Cuban seed Habano Filler: Triple Ligero (Piloto Cubano, Olor Dominicano, and Nicaraguan) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.45 While it is nice to see reasonably priced and good cigars rounding the $10… Read More ›
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Ave Maria Holy Grail 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $15.30 MSRP ($10.00 online) Current special on Cigar.com: $29.99 with promo code: HOLY Photo credit Cigar.com: This is one of the most confusing cigar… Read More ›
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Kristoff Pistoff | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $9.58 ($2 bucks less at Atlantic Cigar for a Single) Yes, I know I am the last guy in North America that has either… Read More ›
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Plasencia Reserva Original | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 X 44 Corona Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $7.90 ($7.20 at Atlantic Cigar) This cigar has been around for over 4 years. Maybe you’ve already smoked one. Maybe not. The point is that reviews… Read More ›
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Esteban Carreras Cashmere | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 (Bought singles for $7.65 from Atlantic Cigar…Know what I like about Atlantic Cigar? They always provide the option for singles on every cigar. Most… Read More ›
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Partagas Decadas 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Cameroon Seed Binder: Connecticut Havano Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan (Estelí, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.99 (I did find the price fluctuates with a savings of up to $4) Another $18 cigar to… Read More ›
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Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary Edicion Limitada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 X 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 BACKGROUND: 15,000 boxes of 12 released Released October 2021 There really isn’t any in depth information about this blend in terms of how much… Read More ›
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Warped El Oso Blanco 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 I bought two cigars early November. They have 2-1/2 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: El Titan de Bronze in Miami Blender: Kyle… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars New Release “PECCADILLOES” A Crowdsourcing Project | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
January 13, 2022 Southern Draw Cigars’ Press Release: Something new, something different and something to talk about. Our first Press Release of 2022 before you get flooded with exciting TPE 2022 news. We are excited to announce our first ever… Read More ›
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Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 764 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 64 Strength: Full Price: $13.95 I reviewed the 2019 Triqui Traca in the Robusto 5 x 52. Loved it. I was gifted this cigar by Steve Saka. The cigar… Read More ›
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Ferio Tego Generoso Limited Edition 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $21.00 (Found it for $2 less online) Two separate releases. One being the Generoso that I am reviewing today. And the Elegancia. As I noodled around… Read More ›
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20 Acre Farm by Drew Estate (Pre-Release Samples) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Grown Connecticut Binder: Honduran Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa), Florida Sun Grown Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $13.40 I bought these sticks from Atlantic Cigar. They had pre-release cigars with no bands. It… Read More ›
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My Top 25 Cigars of 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1. Southern Draw Cigars Manzanita 2. Isabela Cigar Co. Super Corona 3. Sin Compromiso Paladin de Saka 4. ReviveR by Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf 2021 5. Highclere Castle Victorian 6. Aging Room Rare Collection 7. Hiram & Solomon Grand… Read More ›
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ATL Cigar Co. Magic | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Pueblo Nuevo (A municipality in the Estelí Department of Nicaragua… 52 kilometers from the city of Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan Pueblo Nuevo, Estelí, and Jalapa Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 I was… Read More ›
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Isabela Cigar Co. Super Corona (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorada Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 38 Strength: Full Price: $8.95 RELEASE DATE: December 15 on the Isabela Cigar Co. website. I assume this will be a limited-edition cigar, but it could be a regular… Read More ›
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HVC Black Friday 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua (Corojo 2012, Criollo ’98) Size: 4.375 x 54 Robusto Extra, Short Toro, Perfecto…Pick the name you like. Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 BACKGROUND: Limited Production: (600) 50 count cabinets Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa… Read More ›
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My Friend, Skip | Katman
My dearest friend of almost 64 years died. Friends since 4th grade. Skip and I discovered rock n roll together in the early 60’s. He was the instrument that forced me to take music seriously. It was his idea to… Read More ›
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Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.70 BACKGROUND: I found nothing. Not even on the Caldwell Cigar website. After extensive research, I did find this version of its background… Robert Caldwell… Read More ›
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Laranja Azulejo by Espinosa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Grande Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.60 (Less online) I’ve had these cigars marinating for only a month. I tried one and felt it was ready to… Read More ›
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Isabela Cigar Co. Newest Release: “The Mammoth” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
“Isabela Cigar Company just released the long awaited The MAMMOTH. These two sizes are our largest vitolas to date: 7 x 70 $13.95 8 x 80 $14.95 This project created one of the most difficult blends we have ever developed…. Read More ›
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AVO Syncro Caribe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.80 ($9.85 online) My good buddy, Aaron H, has been bugging me to review this cigar for months and months and months, I am officially… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust StillWell Star Aromatic No. 1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Grade A Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro “Cultivo Tonto” Filler: Nicaraguan with Black Cavendish, Golden Virginia, and Burley pipe tobaccos Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $15.30 “Each cigar is delicately finished with a cabeza… Read More ›
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Aging Room Rare Collection | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Hybrid Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 55 Robusto (Scherzo) Strength: Full Price: $15.50 BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com (7-14-2021): “There’s a new Aging Room series coming to store shelves in August, as Rafael Nodal has announced… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust StillWell Cigars Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
“Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) has begun shipping its highly anticipated StillWell Star® handcrafted luxury pipe tobacco cigar to its Purveyors. “The initial release includes four unique expressions, each representing a particular pipe tobacco genre custom blended… Read More ›
