Recent Posts - page 19

• Tabacos Baez Serie H by My Father Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 13, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Cuban Seed) Filler: Nicaraguan (Cuban Seed) Size: 6.5 x 52 “Monarcas” Body: Medium Price: $6.50 MSRP Today, we take a look at the My Father Tabacos Baez Serie H. “H” stands for the Habano wrapper…. Read More ›

• Camacho Ecuador | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 13, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Corojo, Criollo Ligero, Pelo de Oro from Honduras and DR Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP $6.40 SBC ($5.76 after discount code) Today we dissect the Camacho Ecuador…. Read More ›

• Caldwell Cigar Co. The King is Dead | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 12, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Negrito Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Premier” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 MSRP There is a tremendous back story to Caldwell cigars. Too much for my sleep deprived readers to assimilate without nodding off. So if… Read More ›

• Charlotte is Fine. The Doctors Fucked Up | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 11, 2014 • ( 18 )

  

  After further tests, and another procedure this week, the doctors admitted they made a mistake. They misread her blood work. And misread the ultra sounds.They misread the X-Rays. The four masses are benign. NO CANCER. The doctors apologized. They put… Read More ›

• L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER13 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 11, 2014 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan (Sancti Spiritus) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.875 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 MSRP I don’t usually do two reviews in a row but I got hardly any sleep last night due to that… Read More ›

• Quesada 40th Anniversary Corona Clasica | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 11, 2014 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Not Disclosed Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Not Disclosed Size: 6.5 x 46 “Corona Clasica” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 MSRP “MATASA best known brand is Quesada, Casa Magna, Heisenberg & Fonseca line of cigars. Its current president and owner is… Read More ›

• Emilio Draig K | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 10, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Colombian Maduro Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 42 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.80 MSRP My best friend of 56 years, Skip H., sent me a care package. About 15 years ago, Skip was smoking Avantis…. Read More ›

• Eiroa CBT Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 9, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Maduro Binder: Honduran Maduro Filler: Honduran Maduro Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $10.16 First, I’d like to thank everyone that sent emails and comments asking how the old bird was. She is fine. Very, very… Read More ›

• K.A. Kendall 7-20-4 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 7, 2014 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Nicaraguan, Mexican, Colombian Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.15 This is the last cigar I have for review. It is an oldie but a goodie and has been sitting… Read More ›

• Casa Fernandez Arsenio Corojo 2009 | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Corojo 2006 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 I sometimes forget that I reviewed some great cigars for others and do not show up on my current blog. I’ve written… Read More ›

• Regius of London Black Label | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 5, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 56 “Gran Toro” Body: Medium Price: $9.20 Note….I got this from Catfish Bakersfield: “The brand is not meant to be sold online. The places selling the Orchant online are not licensed… Read More ›

• Torano Hogshead | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 4, 2014 • ( 8 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $2.00-$3.00 Happy Independence Day! Go out and burn someone’s house down with your fireworks! Not even the Torano web site takes credit… Read More ›

• Eiroa CBT Maduro-New Cigar Released a Month Early | Cigar News

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 3, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  The brand new Eiroa CBT Maduro was planned for a July release but Cigar Hustler has them right now. From the CLE Press Release: “June 11, 2014 (Miami, Fla.)–C.L.E. Cigar Company and Christian Eiroa announce the release of the EIROA… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Jalapa Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Press” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 I know, I know…another Patel review. But this one is a true masterpiece receiving a rating of 93 from Cigar Aficionado that… Read More ›

• Pre- Release Arandoza Cigars Red Label | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 1, 2014 • ( 9 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Triple Ligero) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.25-$8.50 dependent on size. NOTE (7-4-2014): I’ve gotten lots of questions regarding the release date. This is from an email that Pilar… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 30, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: African Cameroon (Aged 8 Years) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 by the box A gift from a reader and after doing some research, I found this cigar gets a lot… Read More ›

• Ave Maria Reconquista | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 29, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaragua Habano Ligero Filler: Esteli Habano, Condega Habano, Jalapa Habano Size: 7 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $16.25 by the box ($11 on Cbid) A wonderful gift from a reader. He sent me two of… Read More ›

• Para Ti | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 52 “Hermosos” Body: Medium Price: $7.20 by the box (Singles are $5.95 until June 30 at Famous Smoke) The Para Ti is the first cigar distributed by Pete Johnson that is… Read More ›

• New 5 Vegas Miami | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 27, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $5.00 From the sublime to the absurd. From Beluga caviar to tuna fish sandwich. From La Jugada Nunchuck to 5 Vegas Miami. I… Read More ›

• A Big Thank You Smooch! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 26, 2014 • ( 15 )

  

  Today marks a milestone. I added my 1700th follower. And I thought it was overdue to say thank you with a big juicy kiss on your collective tushy. I seem to have the smartest readers. The ones with the best… Read More ›

• Regius White Label | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 25, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.75 I recently reviewed the Regius Seleccion Orchant Limited Edition which is a superb cigar. So I am looking forward to smoking this blend which was… Read More ›

• AVO Heritage | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 24, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sun Grown Hybrid Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Cuban Seed Ligero, Seco, Peruvian Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 by the box ($5.00 at Small Batch Cigar) The Heritage made its debut at the 2010 IPCPR… Read More ›

• Casa Magna Dominican | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Cuban Seed Size: 6.25 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 Casa Magna cigars by Manuel Quesada have been a popular and inexpensive cigar line. There is the original, highly rated Casa Magna,… Read More ›

• Re+United | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 22, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubana, Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Size: 6.5 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 MSRP ($8.50 at Small Batch Cigar) Once more I would like to thank the wonderful reader that sent me these… Read More ›

• Padrón 1926 Serie Maduro No. 2 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 21, 2014 • ( 13 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 MSRP First, this is a cigar that is very close to smokers’ hearts and I better be careful or a lynch mob could form out… Read More ›

• Man O’ War Side Project Skull Crusher | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 56 “Figurado/Salomon/Perfecto” Body: Full Price: $6.67 at Cigars International or Cigar.com This is not a new cigar but my anonymous friend actually researched me a bit to discover what… Read More ›

• Regius Seleccion Orchant Limited Edition | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 MSRP ($8.30 at Small Batch Cigar) There is damn near a library of information about the company and the cigar. And if you are not… Read More ›

• CAO Heatwave | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 18, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $8.00 MSRP ($7.00 at Small Batch Cigar) This is one of the sticks that a friend sent me a few days ago. He said that, on… Read More ›

• Good News! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 17, 2014 • ( 28 )

  

  I stated yesterday that I would stop writing about my wife’s health condition. Enough was enough. But we just got good news moments ago. We applied for Charity Care through Colombia St. Mary’s Hospital and were told we probably made… Read More ›

• AVO Lounge Edition | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian 151 Sun Grown Wrapper Binder: Dominican (Olor, Piloto Cubano, San Vicente) Filler: Dominican (Proprietary) Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 MSRP ($6.75 in AVO Quartet Robusto Assortment Box- See Below) It was a dark and… Read More ›

• Xikar HC Series Habano² | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 16, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano2000 Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Sumatran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Sumatran Size: 6 x 54 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP Yes. I am a schmuck. I make a farewell yesterday and it turns out a care package was waiting… Read More ›

• Flores y Rodriguez Cabinet Seleccion Habano | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Habano Vuelta Abajo Binder: Dominican Habano Vuelta Abajo Filler: Dominican Habano Vuelta Abajo Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto-Magicos” Body: Medium Price: $4.00 I want to thank Jason Harding of BestCigarPrices.com for sending me these cigars. This is a… Read More ›

• Cabaiguan by Tatuaje | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 14, 2014 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona-Guapos” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 MSRP This blend is considered by a lot of people to be Pete Johnson’s best. It was blended by Jaime Garcia at… Read More ›

• Thank You | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 13, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  I was just notified by email that a box of Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2014 LCC550 is headed my way. The person that sent it has asked to remain anonymous so I know it is one of you lovely readers…. Read More ›

• Nat Sherman 1930 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 13, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 54 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.38 by the box ($10.32 by the 6 Pack) Nat Sherman cigars and cigarettes have been around since the dinosaurs learned to pick the… Read More ›

• Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2014 LCC550 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 12, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-LCC550” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.95 MSRP ($8.00 at Small Batch Cigars by the box) A new cigar from Crowned Heads. Released in May of this year. Only 1000… Read More ›

• Graycliff Casillero Privada | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 10, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 46 “Piccolo Extra-Corona” Body: Full Price: $9.50 [$3 on Cbid]…And for the Presdente 7 x 48…($16..only $4-$6 on Cbid) UNTIL WORD OF MOUTH GETS OUT! There is absolutely… Read More ›

• Gran Habano Robolo Corojo #5 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 9, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican Size: 4.5 x 60 “Robolo” Body: Full Price: $4.75 Thanks once more to buddy Jason Harding at BestCigarPrices.com for allowing me to review a brand new house cigar made especially for… Read More ›

• J. Fuego Americana | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 9, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvanian Sun Grown Broadleaf Binder: Costa Rican Cuban Seed Corojo Filler: Honduran Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $10.00 There is zip about this cigar. Nothing. Nada. Not even on the Fuego web site…. Read More ›

• My Father La Antiguedad Corona Grande | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 8, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Oscuro Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan (Triple Filler- San Rafael, Las Quebradas and San Jose) Size: 6.375 x 47 “Box Pressed- Corona Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.80 MSRP A good friend got me a… Read More ›

• Ave Maria Holy Grail | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 7, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero, Viso), Honduran Viso Size: 7.12 x 58 “Holy Grail-Salomon” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.60 This is an AJ Fernandez blend produced at his Tabacalera Fernandez. And since I am a big fan… Read More ›

• D-Day Normandy- 70 Years Later | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

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

  

  I posted this on Memorial Day at the bottom of a review. Since my father was an Army corporal who landed at Normandy on Day 1, I thought I would memorialize him by repeating the story in its own post…. Read More ›

• Montecristo White Label Robolo | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 6, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 60 “Robolo” Body: Medium Price: $10.60 by the 5 pack. $10.00 by the box. From BestCigarPrices.com: “In a nutshell, a Robolo Sized Cigar is 4.5 x 60. For… Read More ›

• CAO Extreme | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 5, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran (La Entradas), Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $4.16 by the box (Twice as much for a single) “(La Entrada) La Entrada is a town in the Honduran department… Read More ›

• Liga Privada T52 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 4, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Stalk-Cut USA Connecticut Habano Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Honduran, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $14.75 MSRP I don’t think I’ve reviewed this cigar. It’s been out a long time. So long, that most… Read More ›

• CroMagnon Mandible by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 3, 2014 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, Pueblo Nuevo) Size: 4.5 x 60 “Petite Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.53 According to Doc James, this is supposed to be the newest size. And while I have… Read More ›

• Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on June 1, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Selectos” Body: Full Price: $4.65 I discovered to my dismay that I only have the JJ Natural within my catalog. How could I have not reviewed it here?… Read More ›

• La Aurora Escogidos Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 31, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fino Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.25 MSRP ($2.25 at Famous Smoke) Back in April, I reviewed the companion blend, the Natural. A wonderful cigar that belies its crazy… Read More ›

• Placeres Reserva | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 29, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Box Pressed-Colosos” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.15 by the box at BestCigarPrices.com Thanks to buddy Jason Harding at BCP for the samples. Kuuts LLC is the Miami based… Read More ›

• Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente King T Natural | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 49 “Double Corona” Body: Full Price: $11.25 MSRP (It is much cheaper on Cigarauctioneer.com = $6.25 each in a four pack of tubos) When you look up the word,… Read More ›

• Sam Leccia Black Special Box Pressed Torpedo | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 28, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Rosado Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican, Brazilian Mata Fina, American Dark Fire Size: 6 x 54 “Box Pressed Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: Approximately $9.50 Only Available in the Leccia Black & White Variety Sampler 6 Cigars which… Read More ›

• My Father Cedro Deluxe Cervantes | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 27, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Size: 6.5 x 44 “Cervantes-Lonsdale” Body: Full Price: $5.95 by the box at Atlantic Cigars– $8.75 by the single One of my all-time favorite blenders is Don Pepin Garcia. And… Read More ›

• Alec Bradley Family Blend – The Lineage | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 26, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Trojes Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 53 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $7.50 I live in the nether world with Alec Bradley Cigars. I’m not on their reviewer’s list but when they have a giveaway, I… Read More ›

• 262 Ideology | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 25, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Fillers: Nicaraguan, Dominican, Mexican San Andres Size: 6 x 54 “Box Pressed-Toro” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $8.75 This is a stick that has been around for a while but just never got around to… Read More ›

• El Centurion Toria Limited Edition | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 24, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Criollo ’98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo, Corojo Habano & Sancti Spiritus) Size: 5.625 x 46 “Grand Corona” Body: Full Price: $8.00 Everyone has tried the El Centurion, I trust. From My Father web site: “Back… Read More ›

• Quesada 40th Anniversary | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan (Seco, Viso, Ligero) Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.96 MSRP From Quesada (Matasa) Press Release: “The 5th generation of the Quesada family is proud to announce the upcoming… Read More ›

• Rocky Patel HR 500 Gary Sheffield 2013 Toro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 22, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran (Jamastran) Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.20 MSRP The Rocky Patel HR 500 made its debut at the 2012 IPCPR trade show. Rocky Patel Press Release: “July 23, 2012… Read More ›

• Free Premium Pipe Tobacco Giveaway Contest Now Over-Winners Posted | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 20, 2014 • ( 22 )

  

  The two winners of the pipe tobacco are Joey C. and custommartini. Email me with your addresses. You can get my email address on the home page under “About the Katman and How to Reach Me.” I HAVE NO WAY… Read More ›

• Man O’ War Ltd. Edition – Orange County Choppers by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 20, 2014 • ( 17 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Ligero Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $7.00 in boxes of 10 ($10.00 if bought by the single) NOTE 5-22-14: Gary of Orange County Choppers told me that… Read More ›

• Aquitaine Mode 5 by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Nicaragua Esteli, Condega, and a ligero leaf from Pueblo Nuevo Size: 5 x 50 “Short Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.29 by the box This is the latest and newest release from RoMa… Read More ›

• PSyKo SEVEN by Ventura Cigar Co. | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 19, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Hybrid Binder: Mexican Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Honduran Seco, Peruvian Viso, & PA Ligero Size: 5.5 x 46 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $6.50 I only learned about this company a couple months ago. Ventura Cigar Co. makes a… Read More ›

• Herrera Esteli Lancero Edicion Limitada | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 18, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 “Lancero” Body: Full Price: $12.00 The legendary Willy Herrera moved from El Titan de Bronze in 2011 to join forces with Jonathan Drew. Together, they came up with this… Read More ›

• El Primer Mundo Liga Miami Robusto | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan (All Ligero) Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 This blend has been around a while, since 2011, but is new to me. So you say to… Read More ›

• Man O’ War Ltd. Edition – Orange County Choppers – Sneek Preview | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 17, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  I’ve only had these cigars a few days and decided to light one up. Well, dang me. It is a fine cigar. Not ready for review yet but I am impressed. This is what CI has to say about the… Read More ›

• Room 101 Daruma Gold Mutante | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Honduran Corojo, Dominican Criollo Size: 7 x 38 “Lancero” Body: Full Price: $8.25 MSRP A new variation on a theme by Matt Booth. Take the Room 101 Daruma and replace the… Read More ›

• Matilde Renacer Corona by José Seijas | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 17, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 MSRP I only learned about this cigar a bit over a month ago. The sticks were released only recently and I had to… Read More ›

• CroMagnon Fomorian EMH by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 16, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Candela Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 “Robusto Extra-EMH” Body: Medium Price: $7.75 This is a very limited edition cigar. Less than 2500 cigars were produced. Everyone sells the cigars for $7.75. This includes… Read More ›

• Gurkha Signature 1887 Black Rothchilde | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 15, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Peruvian, Indian Size: 6 x 55 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.66 MSRP This is a Gurkha I had never heard of. One good sign is that it is included on the Gurkha web… Read More ›

• Free “Cigar Freaks” Stickers | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 14, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  I have around 500 of these stickers that are 2″ x 2″. If you would like 2-3 of them, contact me via my email shown in the “About the Katman and How to Reach Me” section on the home page…at… Read More ›

• Blessed Leaf Kairos | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 14, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero (Jalapa & Esteli) Size: 6.25 x 52 Body: Medium Price: $8.95 The cigar made its debut in mid-2014. From the Blessed Leaf Press Release: “Kairos… Read More ›

• Leccia Tobacco Luchador El Hombre | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 13, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Pennsylvania Ligero, Honduran Ligero, Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Size: 5 x 54 “El Hombre-Robusto Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.10 MSRP Leccia is not a man of his word. He promised samples, in writing, and… Read More ›

• Leccia White Perfecto | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 12, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: African Sun Grown Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Ligero, PA Seco Size: 6 x 58 “Perfecto” Body: Full Price: Only Available in the Leccia Black & White Variety Sampler 6 Cigars $55.75 MSRP ($45.00 at BCP) From… Read More ›

• My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petite Robusto | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 11, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 50 “Petite Robusto” Body: Full Price: $10.87 MSRP ($6.25 if you shop around) Happy Mother’s Day to everyone. As I doubt anyone will bother reading many reviews today, I’ve… Read More ›

• Your Mom | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 10, 2014 • ( 2 )

  I want to hear from you. I would like you to add a story about your mother in the comment section. It can be about anything. I will start it off with a short one. I discovered weed in my… Read More ›

• J. Fuego Edición de Familia | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 “Belicoso Fino” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 MSRP This is an oldie but goodie for many of you as it was released in the latter part of… Read More ›

• Tatuaje Tattoo Caballero | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 9, 2014 • ( 11 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 There isn’t a lick of information on this cigar anywhere. Not even on the Tatuaje web site. But I have a secret friend that… Read More ›

• Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 8, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Condega) Size: 6.5 x 48 “Corona Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.75 MSRP I’ve reviewed the 20th Anniversary Sun Grown. Now it’s time for the Maduro.This stick is the latest… Read More ›

• CroMagnon Aquitaine EMH (Early Modern Human) by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli & Condega & Pueblo Nuevo) Size: 5 x 56 “Robusto Extra” Body: Full Price: $7.75 I’ve been dying letting this cigar sit in my humidor for over two weeks. I… Read More ›

• Bodega Premium Blends Reunión Digestivo | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 6, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Proprietary Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Esteli) Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP I recently reviewed the Bodega Premium Blends Reunión Aperitivo. An excellent cigar. From Atlantic Cigars web site: “Bodega… Read More ›

• “Tailored” Habano by Alec Bradley Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 5, 2014 • ( 10 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Habano Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.75 Good buddy, Jason Harding, of Best Cigar Prices knows me like a concubine. We have a deal. I must buy $500… Read More ›

• Pinar Del Rio Serie 1939 | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $6.00-Or-Less than $2 at Cigarauctioneer.com I am making an educated guess based on a recent review of La Aurora Escogidos. There isn’t a shred of information… Read More ›

• AKA Cigars Nth Degree | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on May 3, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Broadleaf (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Dominican (Aged 4 Years) Filler: Dominica, Honduran, Peruvian (Aged 4-5 Years) Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto-Infinite” Body: Medium Price: $8.25 From AKA Cigars web site: “The Nth Degree is our new… Read More ›

• Gurkha Cigars Seduction | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Colombian Corojo Size: 5 x 55 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 From the Gurkha Cigars web site: “Seduction is an appealing, delicious cigar that is sure to seduce your palate with flavor. This… Read More ›

• Intemperance BA XXI Breach of the Peace by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Size: 5 x 56 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 A couple days ago, I reviewed the companion piece to this cigar called the Intemperance EC XVIII Brotherly Kindness. A wonderful cigar…. Read More ›

• J. Fuego Sangre de Toro | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5.5 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.70 Single Price From Atlantic Cigars: “Jesus Fuego has done it again! With his extensive cigar knowledge and Cuban… Read More ›

• Intemperance EC XVIII Brotherly Kindness by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 29, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 56 Body: Medium Price: $7.00 From Atlantic Cigars: “Intemperance is the first cigar release under the newly formed ultra-boutique RoMa Craft Tobac Company. Produced in their Fabrica de Tobacco… Read More ›

• Epicurean Armando Gutierrez “Azul” Vintage 2008 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 28, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli & Jalapa) Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $9.50 Epicurean Cigars started their first limited production cigar in 2012. Owner, Steven Ysidron, left Savinelli to start Epicurean. Ysidron started… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Company “Redemption” | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 26, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium Price: $12.00 I bought a six count sampler of the blends around 6 weeks ago, or so. So far, I’ve just about been batting zero. Four of… Read More ›

• Epicurean AG Armando Gutierrez Vintage 2007 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 25, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Colorado Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Condega) Size: 6 x 52 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Epicurean Cigars started their first limited production cigar in 2012. Owner, Steven Ysidron, left Savinelli to start… Read More ›

• La Aurora Escogidos Natural | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 24, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.25 MSRP This is a La Aurora Event cigar. It is a limited edition cigar. It is also given to tourists that take the tour… Read More ›

• AKA Respect 2013 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 23, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: 5 Year Aged Criollo Ligero Binder: 4 Year Aged ’59 Seed Corojo from the Eiroa Family Filler: 4 and 5 Year Aged Dominican and Honduran from the Eiroa and Kelner Families Size: 5.5 x 50 “Hooah” Body: Medium/Full Price:… Read More ›

• Camacho Vintage Liberty 2007 | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 22, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo/PA Broadleaf (Barber Pole) Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran & Pre-Embargo Cuban Tobacco Size: 6 x 48/54/48 “11/18 Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $16.50 (Or purchase two in a sampler of 10 limited edition “real” Camachos at Atlantic Cigar for… Read More ›

• Guayacan Cigars Habano | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 21, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa ’98 Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa ’98 Criollo Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.40 A Cuban expatriate by the name of Neil Rojas hadn’t been in the States that long when he… Read More ›

• Bodega Premium Blends Reunión Aperitivo | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 20, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Proprietary Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Condega) Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP From Atlantic Cigars web site: “Bodega Premium Blends has release their first line of cigars, Reunion that features… Read More ›

• Arturo Fuente Don Carlos | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 20, 2014 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 52 “Double Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.35 MSRP I strayed from my normal procedure reviewing this cigar. I had some severe construction issues with the first one that had me… Read More ›

• Epicurean Gonzo Vintage 2007 | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Binder: Mexican San Andres, Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Condega) Size: 6 x 52 “Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $9.25 Epicurean Cigars started their first limited production cigar in 2012. Owner, Steven Ysidron, left Savinelli to start… Read More ›

• TL Johnson Tempio | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 I recently reviewed the TL Johnson Legend Reserve 63 Maduro. A solid, flavorful and bold blend. This is its baby brother: TL… Read More ›

• Pre-Release: Ortega Serie D Black | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli) Size: 6.25 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $9.25 First, I must thank Eddie Ortega for sending me the pre-release samples of his new blend. I’ve had these sticks in my… Read More ›

• El Cedro Cigars 14k | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Another gem from the Cigar Federation Store. From Cigar Federation: “El Cedro is the hottest new cigar to come out of the Kelner Boutique… Read More ›

• Total Flame Nicaragua by Total Flame Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 15, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Connecticut Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan, Mexican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $5.00 I became a member of Cigar Federation about a month ago and in the first week won a Total Flame Sampler 8 pack…. Read More ›

• Herederos de Robaina | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 15, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto Body: Medium Price: $8.00 Here is another great boutique brand from Cigar Federation. This cigar is totally new to me and while I bought a 5 pack, I have… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Company “Benediction” | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 14, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 I bought a 6 pack sampler, from Cigar Federation, which contained the entire line of BLTC cigars. Two reasons: First, they are not cheap and… Read More ›

• TL Johnson Legend Reserve 63 Maduro | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 14, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Maduro- (Country Not Disclosed) Binder: Honduran Filler: Peruvian Ligero, Nicaraguan Habano Seco Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.50 Oh, my lovelies, do I have a cigar for you today. No need to read the review. Just… Read More ›

• Rodrigo Cigars La Fortaleza | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 13, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 50 “Forte” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 A new cigar for me and I will be smoking it for the first time for this review. Yes, I bought it at Cigar… Read More ›

• Nomad S-307 by Nomad Cigar Company | Cigar Review

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

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $7.20 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez This is another new brand for me that was introduced to me by Cigar Federation. Check out the… Read More ›

• DeSiena 312 K-4 by DeSiena Cigars | Cigar Review

  By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on April 11, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Honduran Filler: Colombian Viso, Nicaraguan Viso Jalapa, Nicaraguan Ligero Esteli, Honduran Ligero Size: 4.5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 I could only garner a small bit of info on these cigars. First, DeSiena’s… Read More ›

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