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Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2015) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.875 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.92 from Cigars of Habanos Today we take a look at the Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2015). I received a few sticks from a close friend…. Read More ›
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The Raven: Nevermore by Ezra Zion Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Indonesian, Peruvian Size: 7.5 x 42 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Photo courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigars (Their photo is way better than my talents afford): Today we take a look at the The… Read More ›
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Firethorn Pome by Southern Draw Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 40 Lancero Body: Medium Price: $10.75 each in 2 Pack or 5 Pack at Southern Draw Cigars web site ($9.13 with promo code: Katman15) Today we take… Read More ›
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2012 by Oscar Rebirth Edition Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 (Box Press) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the 2012 by Oscar Rebirth Edition Corojo. Bought at my local B&M 8-9 weeks… Read More ›
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Uncle Katman is now Grandpa (Poppy) Katman
Our only child, Katie Larson (31), became a mother to her first child today at 8:27am. So let me introduce to you our Freedom Baby…Born on the 4th of July… Scott Andrew Larson. 7lb 11oz & 19-3/4″ Our brave girl… Read More ›
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La Galera Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Criollo 98, Dominican Pelo de Oro Size: 6 x 54 El Lector (Toro) Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the La Galera Habano. I picked… Read More ›
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La Instructora Perfection | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Potrero (Farmer: Jose “Jochy” Blanco) Filler: Dominican Seco Criollo ‘98 Potrero (Farmer: Jose “Jochy” Blanco), Dominican Ligero Criollo ‘98 Potrero (Farmer: Jose “Jochy” Blanco), Dominican Seco Piloto La Canela (Farmer: Ernesto “Campeón”… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel Dark Dominican | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Supremo Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 MSRP (Around $1.50 less online) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Dark Dominican. I bought 3 sticks from my local B&M:… Read More ›
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2017 Mash-Up by Isabela Cigar Company | 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 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full… Read More ›
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Flor de Nino by Marrero Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Peruvian, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.20 by the single / $7.50 by the box Today we take a look at Flor de Nino by Marrero Cigars…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon. Thanks to… Read More ›
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All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Estelí viso), Dominican seco, Connecticut ligero Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.80 MSRP Today we take a look at All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar. This was… Read More ›
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Camacho Powerband | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negrito Filler: Honduran Corojo Ligero, Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero, Dominican San Vicente Ligero, San Vicente Viso and Dominican Piloto Cubano. Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Today we take a… Read More ›
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Kama Sumatra by Cigar Federation Tobacos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Kama Sumatra by Cigar Federation Tobacos. This was a gift from a good buddy. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation:… Read More ›
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The Last Tsar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Hybrid Connecticut Arapiraca Maduro Binder: Dominican HVA 20/20, Dominican Carbonell Filler: Dominican Corojo & Negrito Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $18.00 Today we take a look at the Caldwell The Last Tsar. Thanks to a good… Read More ›
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Cubariqueño Cigar Co. Announcing New Releases: Protocol Themis & Probable Cause Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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Plasencia Alma Fuerte | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade-Grown (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Esteli’, Ometepe) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Esteli’, Ometepe) Size: 6.25 x 60 Sixto II (Hexagon shaped) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $21.00 MSRP (Can be had for a couple bucks less if you look… Read More ›
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Illusione Haut 10 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Claro Corojo (Grade AAA) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.95 Photo courtesy of Illusione Cigars: Today we take a look at the Illusione Haut 10. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Montecristo Crafted By A.J. Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 52 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Montecristo Crafted By A.J. Fernandez. Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
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MoyaRuiz Civil Disobedience | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 (One size only) Strength: Medium Price: $5.40 by the 10 pack. $6.00 by the 5 pack. Today we take a look at the Civil Disobedience by MoyaRuiz Cigars. Not… Read More ›
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Cohiba Extra Vigoroso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf Size: 6 x 52 XV652 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 by the single Today we take a look at an oldie but goodie: Cohiba Extra Vigoroso. I found the best pricing at Atlantic… Read More ›
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PerfecDraw & PerfecRepair Cigar Accessories | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Reviewed: PerfecDraw cigar tool, PerfecRepair cigar glue From: Perfec Cigar Solutions Use Promo Code: Katman 15% off both PerfecDraw and/or PerfecRepair! DISCOUNT EXPIRES 12-31-2017 First off, I gave up doing cigar accessory reviews a long time ago because 99% are… Read More ›
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Joya Black by Joya de Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 46 Nocturno Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 ($5.20 online) Today we take a look at the Joya Black by Joya de Nicaragua. The latest Cigar Aficionado thought very highly… Read More ›
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Time Traveler by Isabela Cigar Co. | 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 – a sliver, Nicaraguan Triple aged Ligero…a sliver Size: 6.25 x… Read More ›
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Pepperbox | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Honduran, Mexican Size: 4 x 60 (Four sticks @ 4 x 32 Box Pressed) Strength: Full Price: $6.84 Today we take a look at the Pepperbox by Plasencia only from JR Cigar. BACKGROUND: Only… Read More ›
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Cornelius & Anthony Meridian 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Cornelius & Anthony Meridian 2016. I reviewed the original Meridian in November of 2015 and… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.5 x 64 Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull. BACKGROUND: Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of 2016 – Rated 93 Release Date: July,… Read More ›
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Foundry Time Flies | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at Foundry Time Flies. BACKGROUND: Release Date: July, 2016 Regular Production Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua… Read More ›
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601 Gold | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.26 Today we take a look at the 601 Gold from Erik Espinosa. BACKGROUND: Factory: Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Nicaragua Regular Production Six new lines… Read More ›
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Drew Dominicana Rosado by Drew Estate Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Colorado Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Filler: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 MSRP (As low as $5.00 online) Today we take a look at the Drew Dominicana Rosado by Drew Estate Cigars BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Boneshaker Full Body Cast | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $3.70 Today we take a look at the Boneshaker Full Body Cast from JR Cigars. BACKGROUND: From the JR Cigar web site: “Boneshaker Full Body… Read More ›
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Illusione Garagiste | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.95 MSRP (Can be had for less than $8.00 online) Today we take a look at the Illusione Garagiste. BACKGROUND: From the Halfwheel.com web site: “The… Read More ›
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Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.75 x 46 Gran Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi. BACKGROUND: Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A…. Read More ›
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Diesel Heart of Darkness | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 58 Strength: Full Price: $12.00 MSRP ($5.71 at CI, As little as $3.40 on Cbid) Today we take a look at the new Diesel Heart of Darkness I should… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HJ10-I 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Trojes Corojo (Proprietary) Binder: Nicaraguan (Esteli), Honduran Trojes Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa), Honduran (Trojes) A total of 7 different leaves Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $16.00 MSRP (Still available at select online stores and B &M’s)… Read More ›
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La Palina El Año 1896 Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Oscuro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Box Pressed Toro Strength: Full Price: $9.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Palina El Año 1896 Oscuro. BACKGROUND: The year, 1896, represents… Read More ›
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Partagas Aniversario 170 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: African Cameroon (Kadey region) Binder: Connecticut Habano Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Guardian (Proprietary to General Cigar) Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $15.99 MSRP (Can be had for $10.00 online or $5.00 on Cbid) Today we take a look… Read More ›
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Villiger 1888 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 4.875 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $5.95 Today we take a look at the new Villiger 1888. I’ve added Part 2 of the Stewart Copeland story I began in the Flor… Read More ›
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Flor de las Antillas Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Sun Grown Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.70 Today we take a look at the Flor de las Antillas Maduro. BACKGROUND: Released April, 2016 From the My… Read More ›
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San Cristobal Quintessence | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the San Cristobal Quintessence. BACKGROUND: From the Ashton Cigar web site: “Celebrated cigar-maker Jose “Pepin” Garcia embraces his remarkable… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Seis | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana seed Binder: Dominican Cuban seed Filler: Dominican Cuban seed Size: 6 x 52 Doble Seis Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Seis BACKGROUND: The Casa Cuba made… Read More ›
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Aging Room M19 Fortissimo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Habano seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 47 Preferido (Box Pressed) Strength: Full Price: $13.90 MSRP (As little as $4.40 on Cbid) Today we take a look at the Aging Room M19 Fortissimo. Aging Room spells… Read More ›
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Lars Tetens B2HM2 Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Wrapper Grade Pennsylvania Broadleaf Filler: Puerto Rican Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $26.00 Today we take a look at the Lars Tetens B2HM2 Toro. Tetens makes both infused cigars and natural blends. This is… Read More ›
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Casa Fernandez Sabor Aganorsa Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.10 Today we will take a look at the Casa Fernandez Sabor Aganorsa Corojo. Released: August 2016 Regular Production Factory: Sabor Aganorsa S.A. (SABSA) Jalapa… Read More ›
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The Katman’s Top 25 Cigars of 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I missed out on a few months of reviewing this spring due to illness but, thankfully, I found some fantastic cigars to make this list. My tastes are on display for all to see. As last year, Bespoke Cigars makes… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Code Duello Kudzu | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ometepe (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Size: 5 x 58 Semi-Box Pressed Perfecto Body: Medium/Full Price: $21.99 (Comes in pairs – $11.00 per stick) Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Robert Holt and… Read More ›
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Duran Signature Line Rio Toa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habana Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua and other Latin American tobaccos Size: 5 x 52 Robusto “Rio Toa” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Humidor time: 2 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.25 x 50 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00-$15.50 Humidor time: 3 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Today we take a look at the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Luminosa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Body: Mild/Medium Price: $7.55 MSRP Humidor Time: 4 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Today we take a look at the Crowned Heads Luminosa. Thanks to… Read More ›
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Punkin’ Pie by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Humidor Time: 3 Weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the Punkin’ Pie by Ezra Zion Cigar… Read More ›
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Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro – Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $27.00 Humidor time: 4 Months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photo courtesy of Padron Cigars: Today we take… Read More ›
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My Father The Judge | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Seed Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binders: Corojo & Criollo) Filler: Nicaraguan: La Bonita Two, El Pedrero, San Rafael. Size: 5 x 60 Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.40 Humidor time: 3 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review:… Read More ›
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Martial Law by Nomad Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 MSRP Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at Martial Law by Nomad Cigar Co. Thanks to a… Read More ›
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Pulita 60 Aniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Negrito Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Pennsylvanian Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $11.00 Humidor time: 6 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Photo courtesy of El Artista Cigars: Today… Read More ›
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Big Papi by David Ortiz | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro Binder: Dominican Criollo ’98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Body: Medium Price: $11.99 Humidor Time: 6 weeks Number of cigars smoker prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the Big… Read More ›
