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Caminos El Retiro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Negrito Binder: Vizo 2020, Vizo Criollo 98, Ligero Criollo 98, Ligero 2020 Filler: Havana Vuelta Arriba Size: 5.5 x 54 Cortos Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the Caminos El Retiro. A gift from a… Read More ›
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H. Upmann Connoisseur A | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.12 (From PuroExpress.com – Cheapest deal I could find) Today we take a look at the Cuban H.Upmann Connoisseur A. Thanks to Zack Dinning for the stick…. Read More ›
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Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Salomone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 7.325 x 57 Salomone Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 ~ Release will occur early the week of March 19, 2018 from Small Batch Cigar. Tell Andrew the Katman sent you. I believe most… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana La Volcada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Corojo Filler: Dominican La Canela Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana La Volcada. I picked up a couple sticks from my… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6.5 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon Lancero…. Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 (As little as $4 if you shop around) Today we take a look at the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro. Thanks to Jeremy Shamis…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan (25% Esteli Ligero, 25% Connecticut Broadleaf) Size: 6 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu 2018. I reviewed the original… Read More ›
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Bespoke Cigars Club Mareva Spalato | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 (Ouch!) Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Club Mareva Spalato. Thanks to my buds in Estonia. Bespoke is an indulgent treat for… Read More ›
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Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Cubita, Colombian, Costa Rican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.55 Today we take a look at the Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia. Thank you… Read More ›
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Pinar del Rio El Trovador Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero & Viso) Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 Today we take a look at the Pinar del Rio El Trovador Natural. Only days ago, I reviewed the… Read More ›
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Ramon Allones Superiores La Casa del Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.625 x 46 Grand Corona Strength: Medium Price: $12.00-$25.00 Today we take a look at the Ramon Allones Superiores La Casa del Habano. This was a gift. A 2015 issue. I just reviewed… Read More ›
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Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.62 MSRP Today we take a look at the Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro. Thanks to bud, Kellie, for the sticks. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
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Pinar Del Rio El Trovador Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 MSRP Today we take a look at the Pinar Del Rio El Trovador Maduro. I’m not a big PDR fan…. Read More ›
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Gispert Intenso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 44 Corona Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Gispert Intenso Corona. A gift from Kellie. Now I checked out other reviews and… Read More ›
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Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe (Cuban) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.00-$12.00 Today we take a look at a 2017 Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe. Thanks to Zach Dinning for the sticks. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “Exclusive. It’s… Read More ›
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Muestra de Saka Nacatamale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 6 x 48 Grand Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.95 Today we take a look at the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Muestra de Saka translates from… Read More ›
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Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.33 Today we take a look at the Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez. A lot of you may not have heard about this blend. I didn’t… Read More ›
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Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.80 in box of 10 Today we take a look at the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. Once again, I find… Read More ›
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Bolivar Belicoso Fino | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 Today we take a look at the Bolivar Belicoso Fino. A gift from Zach Dinning. The cigar came from a 2015 box. I do appear… Read More ›
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Cigar Obsession Final Third | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 54 Torpedo ~ Box Pressed Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $16.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Cigar Obsession Final Third. I only have one so this is a complete… Read More ›
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Nomad Fin de los Mundos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf. Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Pennsylvania (U.S.), Dominican Republic, and Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Nomad Fin de los Mundos. I bought a 5 pack… Read More ›
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Herrera Esteli Inktome Exception | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $7.99 Today we take a look at the Herrera Esteli Inktome Exception. I bought a 5 pack nearly two months ago. BACKGROUND: Released: December, 2017 ~… Read More ›
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The Katman’s Top 25 Cigars of 2017 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1. Stardust by Isabela Cigar Company 2. Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon 3. 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 4. Illusione Haut 10 5. All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar 6. The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth… Read More ›
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Man O’ War Damnation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.00 MSRP (As low as $5.00 online) NOTE: 2-4-2018 Since I reviewed this cigar before Christmas, the CI Conglomerate has chosen to bring the… Read More ›
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Brick House Double Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut) Binder: U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 MSRP ($5.60 online) Today we take a look at the new Brick House Double Connecticut. Bought a 5 pack online. BACKGROUND: Regular… Read More ›
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Todos Las Dias by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 60 Double Wide Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.45 (About a buck less online) Today we take a look at the Todos Las Dias by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. A gift from… Read More ›
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Casa Fernandez JFR Lunatic Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 4.25 x 52 (My stick is 4.75 x 52- Who can’t use an extra half inch?) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.79 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernandez JFR… Read More ›
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The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 MSRP Today we take a look at The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth. I bought a 5 sizes sampler from Small Batch Cigar… Read More ›
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Headley Grange Black Dog | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.125 x 50 Toro “Dobles” Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.45 ($8.50 from JR Cigars) Today we take a look at the Headley Grange Black Dog. This cigar was released almost a year… Read More ›
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HVC Cerro Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the HVC Cerro Maduro. Bought a couple at my local B&M 2-3 months ago. DESCRIPTION: Slightly rustic… Read More ›
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L’Atelier Surrogates 7th Sam | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan (Double binder) Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Mexican San Andrés, Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48/52 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 ($10.00 online) Today we take a look at the L’Atelier Surrogates 7th Sam. Bought a couple at… Read More ›
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White Buffalo Cannabis ~ Guest Review | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Strain: White Buffalo Type: Sativa dominant Hybrid Parent Strains: Bay 11 and Romulan Price per gram: $15.00 Purchased from: Space Monkey Meds Another guest review by Calvin Kushman. Calvin has written 6 other cannabis reviews since October of last year…. Read More ›
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Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Sun Grown Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut/Cured Sun Grown Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero from Nueva Segovia) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.08 MSRP ($6.30-$7.20 online) Today we take a look at the Drew… Read More ›
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HVC Black Friday 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the HVC Black Friday 2016. Got a couple sticks at my local B&M; Havana Lounge & Cigar…. Read More ›
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The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: Corona Gorda 5.625 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro. Tyler Jeffery (Get well buddy!) at Havana Lounge… Read More ›
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Menage A Trois by Alec Bradley | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Sumatra Binder: Costa Rica Filler: Columbian, Nicaraguan, and Honduran Size: 5 X 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.60 Today we take a look at the Menage A Trois by Alec Bradley for Havana Lounge & Cigar (Milwaukee, WI)…. Read More ›
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StarDust by Isabela Cigars (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo, Nicaraguan Triple aged Ligero Size: 5.25 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full… Read More ›
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Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 1936 Elegante Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 X 42 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 1936 Elegante Lancero. Thanks to Ricky Zabala for the samples. I recently reviewed the Corona Gorda. A… Read More ›
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Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Aged Brazilian Arapiraca Colorado Binder: Indonesian Filler: Habano Esteli, Paraguay, Ligero Habano Jalapa Size: 7 x 60 Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$16.00 Today we take a look at the Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet. Thanks to H&S owner Fouad Kashouty… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog. I picked up a few on my dime. BACKGROUND: A value… Read More ›
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Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #2 (1997) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.375 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $36.00 Today we take a look at a real treat: Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #2 1997 Thanks to good friend John L. for the stick…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Binder: Ecuadorian Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan (Viso, Jalapa Seco, Estelí Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 ($8.40 at online stores) Today we take a look at the new Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder. Thanks… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Elenco 2017 (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican (Original press release erroneously described binder as Ecuadorian) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 50 Don Rubino (Robusto) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the new E.P. Carrillo Elenco 2017. Release is set… Read More ›
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Montecristo Texas Connoisseur Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.95 MSRP Today we take a look at the Montecristo Texas Connoisseur Edition. Thanks to Miguel C. for the stick. Released in 2012. These cigars were… Read More ›
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La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro. Many thanks to buddy Miguel C. for a couple sticks. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
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Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo ’98) and Dominican (Piloto Cubano) Size: 6 x 55 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP ($10.00 online) Today we take a look at the Monte by Montecristo AJ… Read More ›
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Habano Esteli by Lucky Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Habano Esteli by Lucky Cigar. I bought my sticks directly from Lucky Cigar. BACKGROUND: From The House of Lucky… Read More ›
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Romeo 505 Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Seed Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Estelí and Condega) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.25 ($10.00 MSRP) Today we take a look at the new Romeo 505 Nicaragua. I bought a few sticks… Read More ›
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Edition One Cloud Hopper No. 88 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 and Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 48 Strength: Medium Price: $6.75 Today we take a look at the Edition One Cloud Hopper No. 88. I bought a 5 pack online…. Read More ›
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H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Seed Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez. Thanks to my bud Aaron H. for a… Read More ›
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1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala Corona Gorda | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala. Thanks to Ricky for the gift. September 13,… Read More ›
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Avo Syncro South America Ritmo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Brazilian, Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5 x 50 Robusto – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.90 Today we take a look at the Avo Syncro South America Ritmo. Thanks to good buddy Aaron H…. Read More ›
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Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro (Grade “A” Dark) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro LC52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017. I bought a 5 pack from… Read More ›
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Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli Ligero) Length: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.39 MSRP ($5.75+/- online) Today we take a look at the Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua. I bought a couple sticks at my… Read More ›
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CLE Azabache | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan and Peruvian Size: 6 x 54 (Box pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the CLE Azabache. I bought a couple sticks at my local B&M around… Read More ›
