Recent Posts - page 17

• Merlion by La Sirena | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 25, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Brazilian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Corojo, Dominican Criollo ‘98, Nicaraguan Ligero, Brazilian Mata Fina Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Merlion by La Sirena. From the La… Read More ›

• Crux Bull & Bear | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 24, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 “Gordo Marblehead” Body: Full Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Crux Bull & Bear. This is the big honker of the blends. It comes in… Read More ›

• La Flor Dominicana 707 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 23, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 70 “Super Gordo” Body: Medium,/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana 707. I want to thank La Flor Dominicana for supplying me a 5… Read More ›

• Viaje Exclusivo Leaded | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 22, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.44 Today we take a look at the Viaje Exclusivo Leaded. Gifted to me by Brian Gulley. The Leaded came out last month. The Leaded uses… Read More ›

• Córdoba & Morales Clave Cubana Etiqueta Blanca | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 21, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan: Esteli Ligero, Ometepe Viso, and Jalapa Seco. Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto Extra – Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $9.80 Single/ $8.40 by the box of 20 at Cigar Hustler Today… Read More ›

• Press Release: Brand New Cigar Cutter from Screw Pop Tools | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 20, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  http://www.screwpoptool.com —————————————————————————————————- Screwpop™ Cigar Cutter is one of the most sleek and outright amazing tools in the cigar market. The Cigar Cutter could easily be mistaken for a straight edge razor upon first glance. However, our ingenious design uses a… Read More ›

• Partagas Benji Menendez Master Series | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 20, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Connecticut (Havana Seed) Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubana), Nicaraguan Ometepe (Ligero) Size: 6 x 54 “LX-Toro” Body: Medium Price: $10.75 Today we take a look at the Partagas Benji Menendez Master Series. It first showed its head… Read More ›

• Viaje Zombie Antidote | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 19, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 44 “Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $8.92 Today we take a look at the Viaje Zombie Antidote. It was released in spring of 2014 and I’ve missed out on every opportunity to… Read More ›

• Diesel Uncut | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 18, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: PA Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 initially. But price dropped to $4.00 Today we take a look at the new Diesel Uncut. The cigar is only sold by the CI… Read More ›

• THANK YOU BRIAN GULLEY | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 17, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Thanks Brian. I see a lot of cigars I never would have been able to afford or get my hands on. If you send me your email address, I’d like to send you a note. Lot of cigars to review…..Woo… Read More ›

• Cesar Espinal Cigars No. 3 Habano | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 17, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican, US Broadleaf Size: 6 x 50 “No.3 – Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 by the Box Today we take a look at the Cesar Espinal Cigars No. 3 Habano. From the Cesar… Read More ›

• E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals (2015) | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 16, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the new E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals. It appears that Carrillo blended this cigar exclusively for the CI… Read More ›

• BSB No.1 by Bernie Parent | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 15, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.7 x 56 “Toro – The Crossbar” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the BSB No.1 by Bernie Parent Cigars – “The Crossbar” It is made by Rocky… Read More ›

• Crux Passport | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 14, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Crux Passport from Crux Premium Sticks. Yesterday, I reviewed the Classic Marblehead. Marblehead meaning it had a… Read More ›

• Crux Classic Churchill Marblehead | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 13, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 47 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 by the Box Today we take a look at the Crux Classic Marblehead by Crux Premium Sticks. Until I saw them on the menu… Read More ›

• Pudgy Monsters Wolf by Tatuaje | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 12, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $9.50 Thanks to Cigars International for the photo: Today we take a look at the new Tatuaje Wolf from the Pudgy Monsters collection. As… Read More ›

• PIO Resurrection | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 11, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the PIO Resurrection. “PIO Resurrection is made in super-limited quantities in Miami, Florida. These full-bodied… Read More ›

• Relic by A.J. Fernandez | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 10, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5.2 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the new Relic by AJ Fernandez. From Cigars International web site: “Many claim to know old… Read More ›

• Nub S.E. Box Pressed Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 9, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Habano Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 60 Body: Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the new Nub S.E. Box Pressed Maduro. This is the first Nub I’ve reviewed. I remember when the… Read More ›

• Headlines Maduro 2nd Edition | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 8, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Habano Oscuro Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler: Dominican Criollo Ligero ’98, Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Dominican Andullo, Dominican 20-20 Size: 5.5 x 60 “Page 1” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the new Headlines… Read More ›

• “One Toke Over the Line” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 7, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Remember the Lawrence Welk Show? Here is Gale and Dale singing that song. It was 1971. When they finished, Welk called it a “spiritual song.” Click on song title to see the video: “One Toke Over the Line”

• La Flor Dominicana Ligero Mysterio | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 7, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 54 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana Ligero Mysterio. There is a wealth of information on the Mysterioso… Read More ›

• Foundry Elements Krypton | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 6, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: US Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Filler: Dominican, Honduran, and Undisclosed Third Filler Size: 4.8 x 50 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 (Thanks to CI for the use of the photo) Today we take a look at the Foundry Elements… Read More ›

• Swag SoBe Edition | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 5, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Ligero Size: 5 x 54 “Lavish” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.40 MSRP ($4.50 at Thompson Cigars) Today we take a look at the Swag SoBe Edition. This is the third Swag blend. It made… Read More ›

• Mr. XL by Cigar Federation | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 4, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 ($4.50 if you are a member of Cigar Federation.) Today we take a look at the Cigar Federation house brand Mr. XL. There is no… Read More ›

• Corazon by Davidoff | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on February 1, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 43 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $3.92 ($2.40 at Stogie Boys) Today we take a look at the Corazon by Davidoff. Corazon is made in the Davidoff factory. From Cigar Aficionado:… Read More ›

• Cask No.3 Double Habano by Dram Cigars for Whiskey | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 31, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Double Binder: Binder #1: Nicaraguan Habano / Binder #2 Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.60 (Get another 15% off at Brickell Cigar Co. Use Coupon Code: Katman15) Today we take… Read More ›

• Cask No.2 Double Corojo by Dram Cigars for Whiskey | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 30, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Double Binder: Binder #1: Honduran Corojo / Binder #2 Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $8.60 (Get another 15% off at Brickell Cigar Co. Use coupon code: Katman15 Today we take a… Read More ›

• Cask No.1 Double Connecticut by Dram Cigars for Whiskey | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 29, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: US Connecticut Double Binder: Binder #1: Ecuadorian Connecticut / Binder #2 Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $8.60 (Get another 15% off at Brickell Cigar Co. Use coupon code: Katman15 Today we take a… Read More ›

• Emilio Mia Dora | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 28, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Coronita” Body: Medium Price: $8.44 by the box or single at Cigar Federation Store Today we take a look at the Emilio Mia Dora from the House of… Read More ›

• Nomad C-276 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 27, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Nomad C-276. The founder, and president, of the company is Fred Rewey. From the Nomad… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel The Edge B52 Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 26, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran (Ligero) Filler: Panamanian Ligero (Per Cigar Aficonado) Size: 4.5 x 60 Body: Full Price: $6.85 Today we take a look at the new Rocky Patel The Edge B52 Maduro. Not so much a new… Read More ›

• J. Fuego Heat Corojo | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 26, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Ecuadorian Sumatra, Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto Body: Medium Price: $4.95 Today we take a look at the J. Fuego Heat Corojo. It made its debut at the 2014 IPCPR trade… Read More ›

• Illusione Epernay Le Grande | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 25, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo and Corojo) Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $7.50/$6.24 by the 50 count box Today we take a look at the Illusione Epernay Le Grande. I’m sure the… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel Prohibition Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 24, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 (Thanks to CI for the use of this photo) Today we take a look at the new Rocky Patel Prohibition Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro…. Read More ›

• Leaf by Oscar Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 23, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at Leaf by Oscar (Maduro). Also in the line, are the Connecticut, Sumatra, and the Corojo. All the same… Read More ›

• Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Sun Grown | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 22, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Sun Grown. Six more words in that title makes… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel Decade Cameroon ~ Guest Review ~ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 21, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  I would like to introduce Steve Ventura to everyone. He is my first guest reviewer. I put out the call last month. And so far, Steve has been the first up to the plate. Enjoy everyone. The Katman This is… Read More ›

• New Product: DRAM ~ CIGARS FOR WHISKEY ~ Preview | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 21, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Many thanks to Rene Castaneda, Elizabeth Doody, and Joe Chiusano for the wonderful sampler of their new product. I wish I had 3D vision, on this blog, for you to really see how beautiful the cigars and presentation are. The… Read More ›

• 7-20-4 Factory 57 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 21, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Colombian, Mexican San Andrés Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 by the 20 count box/$7.75 for a single from Famous Smoke Today we take a look… Read More ›

• Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 20, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 by the Single/$8.00 by the 5 Pack/$7.65 by the 20 count box Today we take a look at the Nording 50th Anniversary by… Read More ›

• MUWAT Night Crawler | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 19, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Connecticut Capote Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 50 Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 MSRP/$4.50 by a Mazo of 10 at Famous Smoke Today we take a look at the MUWAT Night Crawler. It… Read More ›

• HC Series Red Corojo | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 18, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 “Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $2.75 by the 20 count bundle/$7.50 by the single Today we take a look at the HC Series Red Corojo. This is an inexpensive bundle… Read More ›

• E.P. Carrillo Cabinet | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 17, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Corojo ’99 Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the E.P. Carrillo Cabinet. This is the most recent release from the Carrillo team. The cigars… Read More ›

• Room 101 Master Collection Two | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 16, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Criollo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 “Sucio” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 by the Single Today we take a look at the Room 101 Master Collection Two. As usual, I’m late and a dollar short on… Read More ›

• WINNER OF THE PAUL STULAC GIVEAWAY! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 15, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  WE PUT 168 NUMBERS IN A HAT AND CHARLOTTE PULLED THE NUMBER. THE WINNER IS MIKE P. HE WAS NUMBER #63. (I DON’T KNOW MIKE P. SO THERE WAS NO FAVORITISM). PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS. AND… Read More ›

• Illusione Pactum | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 15, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Capa Fina Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 56 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Full Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the Illusione Pactum. Available only through Smoke Inn. It was released at the… Read More ›

• Perfecto Cigar Holders Winners | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 14, 2015 • ( 0 )

  I have not heard from: 1. Charlie 2. Jared Grillot 3. D.A. Gale 4. irratebass I posted the winners on January 6. I re-posted on January 8 and I gave the winners til January 13 to contact me. If you… Read More ›

• Militia | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 14, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero (Jalapa, Condega, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 by the Single/ $5.30 by the 5 Pack/$4.76 by the 21 Count Box ($3.23 on sale at CI) Today… Read More ›

• Cabal Robusto | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 13, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Bonao Binder: Peruvian, Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania, Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Cabal Robusto. It was released sometime in 2013 so I’m late to the party… Read More ›

• “The Alibi” by Espinosa Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 12, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 48 “Small Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 at Smoke Inn and Espinosa Lounges only I want to thank Smoke Inn for the use of the above photo. Today we… Read More ›

• Ashton Symmetry | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 10, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 “Prism-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 (Single price) Today we take a look at the new Ashton Symmetry. Ashton has a new line and the Symmetry is the… Read More ›

• Be a Guest Reviewer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 9, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Dying to write a review? Write one. 1. Review a cigar that I haven’t reviewed. 2. Word count doesn’t matter. 3. Include some photos. As many or as little as you want. But at least 4. 4. Submit on Word… Read More ›

• Some Criticism – LOL | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 9, 2015 • ( 0 )

  This was worth posting all by itself. The gentleman, Joe, left a comment on my review of the Trinidad Habano Reserve Siglo VI from back in March. I believe Joe runs an anger management class in Hoboken. He seemed to… Read More ›

• Guerra Habano | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 9, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo ’98 Binder: Dominican Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $5.00 (Single Price) Today we take a look at the Guerra Habano. I believe it may only be sold by the CI… Read More ›

• Perfecto Cigar Holder Winners Need to Send Me Addresses! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 8, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  I ONLY HAVE 8 WINNERS THAT CHECKED IN WITH ME AND GAVE ME THEIR ADDRESSES. I WILL ALLOW YOU 5 MORE DAYS AND THEN I WILL PICK 4 NEW WINNERS. SO, YOU HAVE UNTIL JANUARY 13, 2015 TO GET ME… Read More ›

• Emilio AF1| Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 8, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.80 Today we take a look at the Emilio AF1. I realize everyone and his brother has reviewed this cigar. But it is… Read More ›

• Man O’ War Immortal | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 7, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Body: Full Price: $8.00 by the Single/$5.23 by the 21 count Box Today we take a look at the Man O’ War Immortal by AJ Fernandez. This is a… Read More ›

• CONTEST WINNERS! PERFECTO CIGAR HOLDER | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 6, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  1. Kevin Esser 2. D.A. Gale 3. atllogix 4. Jared Grillot 5. Joe T 6. Brian G 7. Charlie 8. Mike Simmons 9. Matt Ross 10. Sam C. 11. Mark VanSledright 12. irratebass LISTEN UP FELLAS….PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS… Read More ›

• Viaje Platino | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 5, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda-Prino” Body: Medium Price: $8.67 My New Year’s resolution: Respect. Today we take a look at the Viaje Platino. An oldie but a real goodie. Released in… Read More ›

• Ezra Zion FHK | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 4, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 “Inspired” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 ($6.95 at Cigar Federation) Today we take a look at the Ezra Zion FHK. Ezra Zion is owned by Kyle Hoover and… Read More ›

• Cubanacan Soneros Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 3, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 60 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 OK dear readers! The Katman needs your help desperately. Here I go again humiliating myself by asking for your help. I need a… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Company Salvation | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 2, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Company Salvation. This is a boutique brand that started in 2013. I won’t… Read More ›

• New Man O’ War Immortal Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 1, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  I have never done this..promote a sale on cigars. But CI has a sale on the brand new AJ Fernandez Man O’War Immortal. Full bodied. 5.5 x 52 10 cigars for $40. A box of 21 goes for $110. Just… Read More ›

• NEW CONTEST STARTS NOW! WIN A 20 COUNT BOX OF PAUL STULAC CLASSIC LORD MADURO | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 1, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  CONTEST HAS ENDED. WINNER IS MIKE P. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION. BIG CONTEST!! 20 COUNT BOX OF PAUL STULAC CLASSIC LORD OF ALBANY MADUROS. THIS IS A 6 X 44 LONSDALE. RETAIL PRICE IS $160.00 Note: Don’t fret… Read More ›

• Pura Sangre Edición 2012 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 1, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Colorado Binder: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Colorado Filler: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Colorado Size: 5.5 x 56 “Double Robusto” Body: Full Price: $12.50 ($8.99 per single at Two Guys Smoke Shop) Today we take a look at the… Read More ›

• The Buckingham by Crowned Heads | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 31, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés (Not Andreas. That is the fault line in California that could ruin everyone’s day that lives there.) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Full Price: $7.95 (Thanks to Halfwheel.com for the… Read More ›

• Viaje Oro Reserva Aficionado 2014 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 30, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 7 x 50 “Churchill-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $11.20 Today we take a look at the Viaje Oro Reserva Aficionado 2014. It made its debut at the 2014… Read More ›

• Tarazona 305 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 29, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Costa Rican Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Body: Medium Price: $6.90 Today we take a look at the Tarazona 305 that is also called Tarazona Revolution 305. The latter is on the cigar band…. Read More ›

• Emilio Cigars La Musa Melete | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 28, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the Emilio Cigars La Musa Melete. From the House of Emilio web site: “The first Muse, Melete… Read More ›

• Leaf by Oscar Connecticut | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 26, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $9.95 ($7.35 at Two Guys Smoke Shop) Today we take a look at the Leaf by Oscar (Connecticut). This cigar has been reviewed by… Read More ›

• 262 Paradigm | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 25, 2014 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Colombian Size: 4 x 52 “Short Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.80 Today we take a look at the 262 Paradigm. I think it is serendipity that I should choose to review this… Read More ›

• Merry Christmas to all of my readers! (Happy Hanukkah too!) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 23, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  I’m on a temporary hiatus due to health issues. My fingers are crossed it won’t last long and I will be back at it very soon. I wish all my readers and sponsors a very merry Christmas!

• Illusione 2 And Crowned of Thorns | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 20, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Colorado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $9.20 (15% off at Cigar Federation in December = $7.82) NOTE 12-21-2014: This review stopped too early, not because of too much cabbage salad… Read More ›

• Ezra Zion Tantrum PA | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 19, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo Size: 6.5 x 44 “Lonsdale-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 ($7.95 at Cigar Federation this month, 15% off = $6.75) Today we take a look at the Ezra… Read More ›

• Michael Simmons | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 18, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  I have some great sponsors. Regular guys who are loyal readers. The list of other great sponsors are Rick Tunstall, John Young, Joseph Talotta, Reek Havok (Yes, that is his legal name), Zelig and a few who prefer to remain… Read More ›

• C&C Loose Cannon 1206 & C&C Loose Cannon Trigger Happy Updates | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 18, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  I just had to update these two cigars from Stogie Boys. In the 4 months I’ve had them and the 3 months since I reviewed them, the became Godzilla and Rodan. Everyone needs to take a second look at these… Read More ›

• Emilio AF Suave | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 18, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan/Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $6.90 (At Cigar Federation discount of 15% = $5.87) Today we take a look at the Emilio AF Suave Corona. I’ve smoked a couple prior… Read More ›

• La Barba Purple | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 17, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: HVA (Habana Vuelta Abajo Ecuador) Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Corojo, HVA Habano, and a rare varietal known as Carbonell. Size: 5.75 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 (From Cigar Federation 10% off = $8.10) Today we take… Read More ›

• La Flor Dominicana Press Release: 707 Ligero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 16, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  The 707 Ligero LA FLOR DOMINICANA CIGARS Coral Gables, Florida December 15, 2014 Coral Gables, FL – La Flor Dominicana is proud to announce the release of the 707 Ligero. The 707 Ligero is a full-bodied blend of Dominican filler… Read More ›

• 1502 Nicaragua | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 16, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 Today we take a look at the 1502 Nicaragua. It follows the 1502 Emerald, Ruby, and Black Gold. All reviewed here. It is the… Read More ›

• Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 15, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 52 “Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.40 ($11.00 in boxes of 10 from Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $9.90) Today we take a look at the Viaje Farmer Bill… Read More ›

• Viaje Stuffed Turkey Dark Meat 2014 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 14, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 ($10.00 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $9.00) Today we take a look at the Viaje Stuffed Turkey Dark… Read More ›

• Leaf & Bean by Esteban | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 13, 2014 • ( 14 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo (Jalapa) Nicaraguan Corojo Hybrid Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Esteli, Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 (Above photo courtesy of Hava Cigar) Today we take a look at the Leaf & Bean… Read More ›

• Viaje Stuffed Turkey White Meat (2014) | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 12, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.99 ($10.00 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $9.00) Today we take a look at the brand new Viaje Stuffed Turkey White… Read More ›

• Padilla Cava | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 11, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.75 by the Single/$6.00 in a 5 Pack at the Cigar Federation Store. Today we take a look at the new Padilla Cava. It was… Read More ›

• Foundry War of Currents Laboratories Shoreham | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 10, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 54 Body: Medium Price: $8.25 ($7.50 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $6.75) Today we take a look at the Foundry War of Currents Laboratories Shoreham. It comes in… Read More ›

• Felipe Gregorio Silencio | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 9, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habana ‘92 Filler: Dominican Corojo, Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Habana Size: 7.5 x 60 “Salomon” Body: Medium Price: $12.60 SRP ($7.60 from Small Batch Cigar. And then take your 10% off = $6.84) Today we take… Read More ›

• My New Camera-First Try-Life Is Good! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 7, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  I still don’t know what I’m doing but these are my first efforts with the new Fuji camera I got from Fingerhut. I know, I know. Only $30 down and $15 per month for the rest of my life. I… Read More ›

• Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 7, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan, Panamanian, Honduran, Dominican Size: 6.25 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the brand new Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal. But I do so with a heavy heart…. Read More ›

• Warped Flor del Valle | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 6, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Aganorsa Tobacco (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Tobacco Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ’98 Aganorsa Tobacco Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto-Gran Valle” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 ($9.00 at Small Batch Cigar-with 10% coupon code = $8.10) Today… Read More ›

• Come on over to the Katmensch Community | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 5, 2014 • ( 0 )

  Had this FB page sitting around since August. Why not use it now? Come on over and hit the Like button please. Comment all you want. Here is the link to Katmensch Community: https://www.facebook.com/Katmensch?fref=nf

• Foundry Worm Hole 2014 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 5, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 50 Body: Medium Price: $4.75 Today we take a look at the Foundry Worm Hole 2014 Blend from Foundry Tobacco. There are three blends in the Worm Hole line: 1964, 2014,… Read More ›

• Herrera Esteli Norteño | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 4, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli) Size: 4.75 x 48 “Corona Extra” Body: Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Herrera Esteli Norteño Corona Extra. Manufactured at the La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate…. Read More ›

• L’Atelier NHC Surrogates Skull Breaker | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 3, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the L’Atelier NHC Surrogates Skull Breaker. I’m playing with fire here. I just reviewed the companion cigar to… Read More ›

• L’Atelier NHC Surrogates Bone Crusher | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on December 2, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 55 Body: Full Price: $8.00 Dedicated to good friends….everywhere. Today we take a look at the L’Atelier NHC Surrogates Bone Crusher. By the way, L’Atelier, in French, means: “An artist’s,… Read More ›

• Sosa Vintage | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 28, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Dark Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican (Ligero-Aged 8 Years) Size: 6 x 50 “Torpedo-Piramide #2” Body: Medium Price: $8.40 by 25 count box Today we take a look at the Sosa Vintage by Sosa Cigars. I want to thank… Read More ›

• Emilio Cigars Draig Cayuquero | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 25, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli) Size: 5.5 x 42 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 Today, dear readers, we take a look at the Emilio Cigars Draig Cayuquero. Something must have gone wrong during the printing of… Read More ›

• Jamais Vu by Ezra Zion | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 24, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan (1999 Cuban Seed, 2007 Crop, Corojo) Binder #1: Nicaraguan (1999 Cuban Seed, 2007 Crop, Corojo) Binder #2: Nicaraguan (1998 Cuban Seed, 2006 Crop, Criollo) Filler: Nicaraguan (1999 Cuban Seed, 2007 Crop, Medio Tiempo, Viso, and Ligero) Size: 5.25… Read More ›

• Hammer + Sickle La Habana Tradicion Serie | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 22, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 Body: Mild/Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Hammer + Sickle La HabanaTradicion Serie. It was released in November, 2009 and is a regular production… Read More ›

• Nomad Classic | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 21, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Rambler” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Nomad Classic. The company was launched in 2012 by Fred “GodFadr” Rewey. It is a regular… Read More ›

• Varina Farms Breakfast Blend | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 20, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $5.00 Today we take a look at the Varina Farms Breakfast Blend. This is sort of a companion review to… Read More ›

• Dante Vita Nova Canto VI | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 19, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 “Canto VI – Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the Dante Vita Nova. It is the newest blend to the Dante line. Not… Read More ›

• Contest Winners of the Screwpop Cigar Punch 2.0 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 18, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  The winners are: Rene Cardona Michael Simmons George Hartmann Patric Hosler Marco Lebron Please send me your addresses and Screwpop Tools will send you your cigar punch.

• Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Legend Challenger | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 18, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Habana 2000 (Cuban Seed) Binder: Nicaraguan (Ligero) Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Size: 5.25 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at an oldie but goodie; the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Legend Challenger. This… Read More ›

• Quesada Jalapa | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on November 17, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 4.9 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 in boxes of 10 Today we take a look at the Quesada Jalapa made at the MATASA (Quesada Factory). These cigars were released… Read More ›

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