Cigar Reviews by Phil 'Katman' Kohn

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• Southern Draw New Releases | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Southern Draw’s Press Release: Southern Draw Cigars to release exclusive NEW KUDZU LUSTRUM at Cigars International Hamburg. Southern Draw Cigars will release a special size of its award-winning KUDZU LUSTRUM, a Lonsdale 6.0×44 size that has been expertly box pressed…. Read More ›

• Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 8, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega & Esteli) Size: 5.5 x 42 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 A couple sticks of the new release were gifted to me by good friend, Aaron H. He is currently in… Read More ›

• HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 5, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.35-$13.00 Look, I know there have been lots of reviews…you’ve probably already bought some and smoked the cigars…but…I…don’t…care. I am going to review it anyway. The… Read More ›

• Asylum Limited Series Friday The 13th 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on October 1, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 46 Gran Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 I’ve only had the cigars for 1-1/2 months. But as it is a limited series and only 700 boxes of each size were… Read More ›

• Romeo y Julieta Eternal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 30, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 (Can be had for $13.00 online) Many thanks to Bob M. for providing a gift card so I could purchase these cigars. BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›

• ATL Cigar Co Announces the ATL Magic | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 27, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Atlanta, GA — ATL Cigar Co (www.atlcigar.co) announces the launch of its fourth line of cigars, the ATL Magic. To be released to ATL Cigar Co’s network of 50+ premium cigar retailers on October 16, 2021, the ATL Magic celebrates… Read More ›

• Black Label Trading Co. Viaticum 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 24, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Honduran Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.25 Thanks to Jack M. for the gift card so I could snag these cigars. I’ve reviewed 19 BLTC blends from 2014-2021. I… Read More ›

• Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 22, 2021 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 50 LC50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.96 I bought a fiver thanks to Derek Sanderson donating some dough to keep me current and still reviewing. I’ve also gotten small donations… Read More ›

• NEW RELEASE: Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder ‘The Ascension’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 21, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  “On September 23, 2021, Southern Draw Cigars will release the newest Jacobs Ladder, a Belicoso Fino which is 5.5×52, a size that we customarily offer with a box press and open foot format, a blend that takes us back to… Read More ›

• Southern Draw Parallel Universe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 21, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés, Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 Piramides Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $9.99 Thanks to Adrian V. for the fiver. I’ve reviewed 25 different Southern Draw blends since 2015. Everyone a stellar cigar…. Read More ›

• Tatuaje Fausto Culebra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 20, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 Strength: Full Price: $7.50 Many thanks to Keith B. for the cigars. This stick has 3-1/2 months humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com (8-25-2021): Released May 2021 “The Tatuaje… Read More ›

• Espinosa 601 Black Limited Edition 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 16, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 I want to thank Tom K. for the sticks. BACKGROUND: Before I proceed with quoting Halfwheel.com, I am long overdue in showing that I… Read More ›

• Dedicación Mitre by All Saints | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 15, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $9.95 BACKGROUND: Regular Production Released June 2021 (This is referring to the new Mitre size). Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) From Halfwheel.com (8-20-2020):… Read More ›

• Salty Cigars? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 10, 2021 • ( 17 )

  

  I have a question for my readers. Sometimes, a cigar tastes horribly salty to me. I googled the shit out of this issue. And I got a million different answers of which none made sense to me. I don’t think… Read More ›

• Espinosa Warzone Box Pressed Short Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 8, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Honduran Filler: Colombian, Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 48 Short Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (I got a 10 pack for $65 from Cigar Page) I’ve allowed these cigars to marinate naked for nearly 4 months. I… Read More ›

• Nica Libre x AGANORSA | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 7, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 X 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 MSRP ($5,75 online) (I paid $3.50 on Cigarbid.com) I have had these things marinating for 3 months. I found 3 written reviews. The reviewers… Read More ›

• Diesel Crucible 2021 Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.00 (Can be had online for $8.00) Samples were provided by General Cigar. I’ve had these marinating naked for 3 months. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›

• PAYPAL DONATIONS | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on September 3, 2021 • ( 23 )

  

  This is me asking for donations to keep me reviewing cigars. $5 or $25 and everything in between will be happily accepted. At 71, I can no longer work. My age and Elephant Man deformities prohibit me from being able… Read More ›

• Highclere Castle Edwardian | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 25, 2021 • ( 7 )

  

  Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa Criollo & Ometepe Corojo) Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $16.00 MSRP ($1.50 less online) Thanks to Adam von Gootkin, Co-Founder & CEO at Highclere Castle Spirits, for… Read More ›

• Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 23, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.69 I received these cigars from General Cigar in early June. They’ve had 3 months of naked humi time. I wanted to… Read More ›

• Just Released Curved Air Book | Katman

  By The Katman on August 16, 2021 • ( 9 )

  

  This book came out today. It reads like a vanity, self published biography that leaves out all the juicy stuff. It is a puff piece. It is merely a compilation of quotes, interviews, and stories that have been around for… Read More ›

• Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect Gran Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

  By The Katman on August 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Seco Habano (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (2 types of Ligero from Estelí & Jalapa), Paraguay Size: 6 x 60 Gran Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.83-$13.10 Depends on the online cigar store I received samples from Hiram… Read More ›

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