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My Close Encounter of the First Kind | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I published this story in May, 2013. I’ve never told this story to anyone but a few close friends. That is because telling this story makes people think I’m bloody nuts. I had a very close encounter of the first… Read More ›
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Short Stack: Warped Bits of Havana & Cavalier Genève BII Viso Jalapa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Two Reviews in One: Warped Bits of Havana Seleccion de Capital 2024 & Cavalier Genève BII Viso Jalapa Tempura Warped Bits of Havana Seleccion de Capital 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan AGANORSA… Read More ›
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Viaje Craft Series For the Love of the Leaf | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 Factory: AGANORSA My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: So many Viaje blends. So little money. It’s like… Read More ›
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Small Batch Cigar COTM November 2024 Unveiling | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
VALUE OF THIS PACKAGE IS $71.00! A savings of $21 over retail price. Small Batch Cigar is proud to offer the best value in Cigar of the Month Clubs! We pride ourselves on world class customer service, expert shipping, and… Read More ›
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Paul Stulac Cigars Post Script San Andrés | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $6.59 My cigars received one week of naked humidor time. Dry boxed two days. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, scroll back up and look at… Read More ›
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Keybord Memorees | Cgar Rvuews by the Kaman
THE keyboard is goihg to make a iig difference ih fouling up tye way I type ad how fast I can typed. I have to lerh how to type all over agaun. Oy gevalt.
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SWAG Daddy Contest! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
CONTEST ENDED – CONTEST ENDED – CONTEST ENDED – CONTEST ENDED WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 2, 2024!!!!!!!!! Your comment can snag an incredible swag package from Small Batch Cigar! Contest Details: How to Enter: Comment on posts right here… Read More ›
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Paul Stulac Cigars White Blinding Light Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo 98 Filler: Nicaraguan Viso & Double Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.50 My cigars received one month of humidor aging and several years of box aging. BACKGROUND: From Paul… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription October 2024 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
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Plasencia Cosecha 149 Cortez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Olancho San Agustín Binder: Honduran Jamastran Valley Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Honduran Olancho San Agustín Size: 5.75 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.90 Factory: Plasencia Tabacos de Oriente S.A. My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6.875 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: €9.50 (If you know where to look here on the old continent) $13.00 in the U.S. Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza ~ Santiago,… Read More ›
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5 Mini Reviews: Luciano Underrated, Viaje White Label Project Szivar EL, Armando Artamendi Cabinet Selection Sun Grown, Lovely Cigars Bay City Maduro, Peter James Emergence | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Writing 5 mini reviews is dumb. Why do I do it? Dunno. I will never do it again. 6,002 words, man. The Unabomber’s manifesto was shorter. I picked the wrong time to give up snorting Flakka. These reviews were written… Read More ›
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The Perez 58 – The Cuban Farm Roll ~ Guest Review by Charlie Schink (Our Man in Zambia) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 6 x 58 Strength: Medium Rolled: Mid-2023 Price: $25 This review is possible because there exists a Cuban “shadow market” here in the United States which I will explain at the end of… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Juarez OBS ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Each: €6.50 Euro ($6.75 USD) Capa: México San Andrés Capote: Ecuador Sumatra Tripa: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic La Fuerza: Medium Format: 4.75 x 52 Fabricante: Tabacalera Pichardo First half: And now for something completely different…. After having regaled you with what… Read More ›
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6 Mini Reviews: United Cigars Red Anchor, Illusione Group of Five, Room 101 Daikoku, The Wise Man Corojo, Isla del Cocodrilo, The Revivalist | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am following Daniel Pérez’s lead by providing 6 reviews in 1 post. It is an easy and lazy way out when I don’t feel especially creative. Each review was written on a different day so there is some overlap… Read More ›
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Chillin’ Bull Moose – Guest Review by Dr. Alex Wu (Our Man in Madison) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Gigantes Strength: Medium/Full (allegedly; read on) PRELIMINARIES: Purchased from a local smoke shop in a well-maintained humidor. Aging time is known only to the good Lord above. $7 bucks…. Read More ›
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Aging Room Bin No. 2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí and Jalapa Size: 5.75 x 54 C Major Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Release Date: March 2019 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Dry boxed 2… Read More ›
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Por Larrañaga Edición Regional 5ta Avenida (2017) ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.88 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium Price: €10.20 in 2018 First half: Last time on the Katman channel, we talked about what turned out to be the poster boy for the perfect Cuban… Read More ›
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Padrón 50th Anniversary Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Aged 10 years Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $47.00 My cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado. This blend debuted in… Read More ›
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Ceniza Fina Corojo Corona Gorda +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $10.00 Capa: Ecuador Capote: Mexican Tripa: Dominican Republic Piloto Cubana, Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Jalapa, and HVA La Fuerza: Medium Forma: 6 x 46 Fabricante: Tabacalera La Isla Dominican Republic As is typical for an Ecuadorian wrapper, there are aromas… Read More ›
