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Winners of Big Giveaway Announced | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I like to post the Janet Katman photo because it makes everyone uncomfortable. Thanks to everyone for participating. More giveaways and contests will be forthcoming soon. The Katman Package goes to Ray VanSteenkiste: The Perfec Cigar Solutions package winner was… Read More ›
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Scratch Blends Volume 10 ~ Cigar Page Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Estelí Habano & Jalapa Habano Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 My cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Page: “We spend… Read More ›
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Fratello Concealed Carry Detroit River | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: USA Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, USA Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Date Released: July 2024 Quantity Released: 1,000 Canisters of 12 Factory: Undisclosed My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. The… Read More ›
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Oscar Valladares 10th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dual Wrapper, Mexican San Andrés Maduro & Candela Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $22.60 Date Released: 2022 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. Danlí, Honduras My cigars received… Read More ›
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Cigar Page/Katman 40- Fivers Go Live! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is what you’ve been waiting for. The culmination of all things good. 40 Five Packs from Cigar Page and Me. I chose each and every one. Not a dog in the pile. No slimy digeridoos put in the mix… Read More ›
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Liga Privada T52 2025 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Stalk-Cut USA Connecticut Habano Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Honduran, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 54 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 Quantity Released: Regular Production I originally reviewed this cigar in 2014 when I was just a kid. Time… Read More ›
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Bentley Green Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $15.15 Date Released: July 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Joya de Nicaragua My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time…. Read More ›
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Giveaway is now closed ~ NEW Sponsors! NEW Massive Giveaway! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Old friends are always the best friends. I’m thrilled to announce that I have two new sponsors: Cigar Page & Luxury Cigar Club. Thanks to the benevolence and altruism of my new sponsors, there will be promotions and giveaways every… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2025 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.25 Date Released: August 2025 Quantity Released: 1500 boxes of 24 cigars x 3 sizes (5 x 52, 5 x 56, 6 x 54)… Read More ›
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Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ 20th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 Date Released: July 2025 Quantity Released: 2500 boxes of 17 cigars Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua My cigars received 3 months of… Read More ›
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Cohiba Spectre 2025 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Havana Connecticut 2017 (USA) ~ Aged 7 Years Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican Criollo 98 Ligero & Seco, Mexican San Andrés, Dominican Vuelta Abajo, Viso & Seco Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $150.00 Date Released:… Read More ›
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Katman October Giveaway Winner Announced | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Using the most random of random tools at my disposal, my brain, the winner is: GREG GRIFFITH. Greg has 5 days to respond. Should he be on vacation in Greenland where the internet is not available, another winner will be… Read More ›
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The Elusive Casdagli Daughter of the Wind Pony | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This incredible blend is nearly impossible to find these days. Why? Because it is a great cigar that is wildly popular and possesses a killer price tag of only $11.60 each before promo code KATMAN. After promo code: $10.44. You… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Casdagli Basilica C#1 Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder: Nicaraguan (Condega), Dominican H192 (Double Binder) Filler: Dominican Havana Vuelta Seco, Dominican Havana Vuelta Abajo Viso, Peruvian Pelo D’Oro Viso, Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso Size: 6 x 52 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $18.60 October 13, 2025: I’m… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ 2 Cubans: Quai d’Orsay No. 54 & Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Katman Note: I’m recuperating from a procedure so no cigar smoking for Suzy Creamcheese for a while. It’s only been four days and I’ve got Reverse Peyronies Disease (geometric rhomboid) and I’m jonesing hard for a cigar. On Day 6,… Read More ›
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Avowed Cigars The Vow: 11.25 Pre-Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98, Corojo 99, San Vicente, Brazilian Cubra (11.25 exclusive) Size: 5.5 x 55 Grand Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Date Released: October 9, 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory:… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ 2 Reviews from Charlie Schink (Our Man in Zambia): Juan Lopez Selection #2 & Tatuaje 2012 Cojonu Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Katman Note: I’m recuperating from a procedure so no cigar smoking for Philodendron for a bit. It’s only been three days and I’ve got the honky tonk blues jonesing for a cigar. On Day 5, I expect I will don… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Ramón Allones – Allones No. 2 Edición Limitada 2019 ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Campanas Strength: Medium Price: €15.90 Euros in 2020 Box Date: Apr. 2020 Katman Note: I’m recuperating from a procedure so no cigar smoking for Philly for a bit. It’s only… Read More ›
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OCTOBER GRAND GIVEAWAY~ Cigars & Swag ~ VALUE $351.00 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Leave a comment. Winner takes all. The rules: 1) You will post your REAL NAME along with your comment. Should you forget to do this, the entry will be invalidated. 2) You will have a valid email address. It will… Read More ›
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ChiMolly Pioneer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 Date Released: April 2025 Factory: Mi Havana in Estelí, Nicaragua My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Casa Fuente | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 52 Double Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: 30.00 Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia My cigars received 7 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Despite this being a very popular… Read More ›
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DBL Cigars Baseball Bat Maduro L.E. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Maduro with Habano and Connecticut accents Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 64 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $28.00 Date Released: June 2019 Factory: Louisville, Dominican Republic My cigar received 6 years of home humidor time. It remained in… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Paul Stulac Cigars Red Screaming Sun (2024) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Viso & Double Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.50 Factory: Las Villas Cigars in Nicaragua ~ Master Blender Guillermo Pena The Rekap: My cigars received ‘6’ months of… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Barba Amarilla 2023 Rated 98 ~ The 2025 is Live! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I reviewed the 2023 DTT Barba Amarilla two months ago. SBC did not ask me to post this. I am posting this announcement because this is a great cigar. And if I was you, there are a few 3 packs… Read More ›
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Cavalier Genève Project Broadleaf Boartamer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Honduran Jamastrán, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Estelí, & Ometepe Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.60 Date Released: June 2025 Quantity Released: 500 Bundles of 10 Factory: Fábrica Centroamericana de Tabaco S.A…. Read More ›
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Viaje Chicharrones 2025 ‘Bold’ (Maduro) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 48 Rothschild Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Date Released: August 2025 Quantities Released: Undisclosed Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa SA My cigars received two months naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH:… Read More ›
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New Release from Avowed Cigars: The Vow 11.25 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Andrew Considine and Dave West of Small Batch Cigar partnered up once again with Klaas Kelner (Kelner Cigars, S.A.S.) as a follow up to their successful blends: Awakening, New Dawn, The Vow 7.05 & 6.29, and The Vow: Higher Calling…. Read More ›
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Stulac Blue Lightning Sky *Katman Edition* | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Quantity to be Released: 150 bundles of 10 cigars. My pre-release cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Can I… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Warped Eagles Descent (2022) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 5.625 x 52 Toro Especial Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 This was my #14 cigar of 2022. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Looks like it was rolled… Read More ›
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Foundation Cigars Aksum Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa and Estelí Size: 5 x 50 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $15.50 Date Released: Debuted in 2023 and then rebranded from Metapa to Askum in February 2024 Quantity Released:… Read More ›
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Lure Cigars & Valacari Cigars The Redfish L.E. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Ometepe Ligero, Estelï, Jalapa Size: 6 x 52 Toro ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Date Released: September 2025 Quantity Released: 250 bundles of 10 Factory: La Tabacaria Cigars, Nicaragua… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Southern Draw Manzanita (2020) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Hybrid (undisclosed country origin) Binder: Habano (undisclosed country origin) Filler: Pelo D’Oro, Corojo ’99, Ligero (undisclosed country origin) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $14.99 ($14.60 in 2025) This was the #1 cigar from my Top… Read More ›
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Viaje Zombie Biohazard Red 2025 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: 5 x 52 Perfecto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $13.50 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Andre Farkas, and his brand Viaje, has become one of the most reliable line of cigars of all… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust No.127 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.50 BACKGROUND: Steve Saka used an exclusive Nicaraguan (Jalapa Valley) tripa seed called Habanesis. It was first used after the harvest of 2021. These cigars were… Read More ›
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Winner of Eladio Diaz Giveaway Announced | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Winner of the Eladio Diaz La Diana box giveaway is Robert Marcell. Thank you to everyone that entered. Watch for the October Box Giveaway!
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Katman Sunday Rekap ~ Dunbarton Muestra de Saka The Bewitched (2022) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican (Cultivo Tonto San Andrés Negro) Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S.A. Size: 6.625 x 48 Strength: Full Price: $19.75 ($23.67 in 2025) My review cigars received 2 months of naked humidor rest. *September 14, 2025: This cigar was… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Viaje Anniversary 15th Anniversary Gold Pt. II (2023) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 Date Released: August 2023 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: “The three versions—Silver, Gold and Black—all feature a Criollo… Read More ›
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Felipe Gregorio Aphrodisiac | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano HVA Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Ligero, Nicaraguan Corojo Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Small Batch Cigar: “In a… Read More ›
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Chateau Diadem Certitude | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Criollo Estelí Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 Date Released: 2023 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic… Read More ›
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Felipe Gregorio Maxamar 25th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Peruvian Ligero (Aged 10 Years), Nicaraguan Estelí Medio Tiempo Ligero Size: 6.5 x 50 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This cigar is a sharp dressed man. Perfectly shaped; much like… Read More ›
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OZ Family Cigars Karatoba | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Date Released: June 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) My cigars received 2 months of… Read More ›
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Eladio Diaz La Diana Brevas | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican Corojo/Criollo ’98/Negrito, Peruvian Pelo de Oro Size: 4.5 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $7.50 I am giving away a 20-count box of Eladio Diaz La Diana Brevas. After you scroll… Read More ›
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Espinosa Daily Edition Murcielago Echo-Hale Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Sumatran Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Estelí, Ligero, Ometepe Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.49 BACKGROUND: From Cigars Daily: “The Espinosa Murcielago Echo-Hale is a Cigars Daily Edition collaborations with Erik Espinosa. The idea behind… Read More ›
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Eladio Diaz La Diana BOX GIVEAWAY! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am giving away a 20-count box of Eladio Diaz La Diana Brevas. You will be randomly chosen. Kissing my arse might get you to the head of the pack, or it might not. No pressure. I won’t be responding… Read More ›
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Atabey Black Ritos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed, Peruvian Ligero Size: 6.125 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $60.00 Atabey ages the cigars, once rolled, for 5 years. My solitary cigar received one year of home humidor time. This is a one… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers Filet Mignon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 Dark Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro Oscuro Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S. Pennsylvania Ligero Size: 5 x 54 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $15.70 Date Released: July 2023 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Nicaragua… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Casdagli Mareva JURE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.25 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $30.00 This cigar was part of my Top Cigars list of 2023. My stick has had 3 months of naked humidor time. Funny thing about my cigar…. Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2022) ~ Partagas Decadas | 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 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Aromas are nearly nonexistent. Itty bitty bits of floral, chocolate, malt, black pepper, cedar,… Read More ›
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They’re Baack! Stulac Blue Lightning Sky Pre-Release *Katman Edition* | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The Stulac Blue Lightning Sky Pre-Release *Katman Edition* cigars are on the way and should arrive soon. They are currently stewing in Nicaragua and have their Green Card waiting for them in Miami. Best guess is 3 weeks. This time… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Davidoff Nicaragua Series Robusto Box Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $18.00 This cigar was part of my Top Cigars list of 2023. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: From 10 feet away,… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Aganorsa Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dual Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 (Jalapa & Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $11.50 This cigar was part of my Top Cigars of 2023, THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The Aganorsa brand… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ HSC Hugo by Warped Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Corojo, HVA, Piloto Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 Rolled: October 2021 Date Released: 2022 Quantity Released: 499 boxes of 10 This review is from May 2023. It was… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ Casdagli Cigars Mareva Spalato No.2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 49 Pyramide Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 My review cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I’ve been a fanboy of Casdagli/Bespoke Cigars since 2015. I’ve… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Warped Bird on a Rose | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Small Batch Cigar has a gaggle of these fine, fine cigars. In July 2024, I reviewed this cigar and gave it 96… Read More ›
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Partagas de Bronce | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $22.99 Date Released: April 2023 Quantity Released: 5,000 Boxes of 10 Factory: El Titan de Bronze BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “For the first time in the… Read More ›
