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Chogüí’ Dos77 Longsdale | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Havana-seed Dominican Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican Habano 2020, Dominican Corojo Size: 6.5 x 46 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 for a Single/5 Pack price, with the Katman 10% discount is $8.28 Humidor Aging Time: 2 Weeks Dry Box… Read More ›
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Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro Series Belicoso | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Belicoso Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Humidor Aging Time: 6 Weeks Dry Box Time: 48 hours Today we take a look at the Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro Series Belicoso. BACKGROUND: Debuted… Read More ›
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Baptiste by Oliva | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro-Oval” Body: Full Price: $5.65 MSRP (On sale at Famous for $3.95) Humidor Aging Time: 1 Month Dry Box Time: 48 hours Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
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Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Medio Tiempo leaf, Ligero, Viso Size: 6 x 54 Body: Full Price: $9.80 MSRP Humidor Aging Time: 9 Months Dry Boxing Time: 36 Hours Today we take a look at the Casa… Read More ›
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Blessed Leaf Theophany by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6.3 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00-$10.00 depending on quantity bought (Backordered) Photos (2) courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigar Company: Today we take a look at Blessed Leaf Theophany by Ezra Zion Cigar… Read More ›
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Suriel Day & Night | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 Humidor Aging Time: 1 month Dry box time: 48 hours Today we take a look at the Suriel Day & Night BACKGROUND: Regular… Read More ›
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Ramón Bueso Olancho Vintage | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Colorado Oscuro Olancho Binder: Honduran Talanga Valley 2005 Filler: 2008 Nicaraguan Esteli, 2010 Honduran La Entrada, 2008 Honduran Jamastran, and 2003 Honduran Olancho Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 Humidor Time: 3 Months Dry Box… Read More ›
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Diamond Crown Julius Caeser 1895 Perfecto Special Reserve | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $11.50 MSRP Humidor Aging Time: 5 months Today we take a look at the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser 1895 Perfecto Special Reserve. Many thanks to… Read More ›
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Liga Privada Único Serie Ratzilla | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut & Cured Sun Grown Habano Binder: Plantation Grown Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6.25 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Full Price: $14.00-16.00 Humidor Aging Time: 9 Months Photo courtesy of Atlantic Cigar:… Read More ›
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CIGAR WARS (Kyle’s blend) by Ezra Zion Cigar Company | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6.25 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00-$7.99 (Backordered) Humidor Time: 1 Month Photos courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigars: Today we take a look at CIGAR WARS (Kyle’s blend) by Ezra Zion Cigar Company…. Read More ›
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CIGAR WARS (Chris’s blend) by Ezra Zion Cigar Company | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Vintage San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5.5 x 52 Body: Medium Price: $10.00-$7.99 (Backordered) Humidor Time: 1 Month Photos courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigars: Today we take a look at CIGAR WARS (Chris’s blend) by… Read More ›
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Press Release: Drew Estate announces Herrera Estelí Inktome for Small Batch Cigars
Thursday, June 9, 2016 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today that they would be releasing a new blend within their Herrera Estelí line. The new cigar will be available exclusively for Small Batch Cigar, also known as Maxamar… Read More ›
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Bespoke Super Belicoso | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder: Dominican Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Condega Viso Size: 5.7 x 60 “Figurado” Body: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 MSRP Humidor Aging Time: 2 Months Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Super Belicoso. Thank you Jeremy Casdagli… Read More ›
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Daddy Mac by Cornelius & Anthony | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 × 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Humidor Aging Time: 1 Month Today we take a look at the Daddy Mac by Cornelius & Anthony BACKGROUND: The Cornelius & Anthony web… Read More ›
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Asylum Dragon’s Milk |Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.00-$17.00 Humidor Aging Time: 4 Months Photo courtesy of Famous Smoke. (Famous has three 5 packs for $40.00. That’s a huge savings.) Today we take a… Read More ›
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Ave Maria Argentum | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 58 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP Humidor Aging Time: 4 months Today we take a look at the Ave Maria Argentum. DESCRIPTION: This is a stout spark… Read More ›
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Brass Knuckles by Ezra Zion Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Corojo ‘99 Binder: Top Secret (Call your local Mossad contact to get this info) Filler: Nicaraguan Medio Tiempo, Esteli/Jalapa Ligero Size: 4.75 x 52 Short Toro Body: Medium Price: $10.00 (Sold Out) Humidor Aging Time: 2-1/2 months Today we… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel Special Reserve Sun Grown Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Sun Grown Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan (Dual Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Petite Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $8.80 MSRP Humidor Aging Time: 4 months It’s good to be back and I want to thank all of… Read More ›
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Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Ligero (Aged 5 Years) Size: 6 X 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP Humidor Time: 2.5 Months Today we take a look at the Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Toro #60. Many… Read More ›
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Press Release – La Coleccion de Elegancia by Gran Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
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Pre-Release Gran Habano La Conquista Pre-Lanzamiento 2016 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, & Colombian Size: 6 x 54 “Gran Robusto” Body: Full Price: Undetermined Humidor Time: 2.75 weeks. Today we take a look at the pre-release of the Gran Habano La Conquista Pre-Lanzamiento 2016…. Read More ›
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MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Seed Candela Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binders) Filler: Nicaraguan (30 percent viso, 30 percent seco and 40 percent ligero. Criollo and Corojo from Estelí and Jalapa) Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $7.69 in 13 Count… Read More ›
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El Galan Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP ($5.21 at Antillian Cigar Corp.) Humidor Time: 10 Days Today we take a look at the El Galan Maduro. Thanks to Antillian for… Read More ›
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Cornelius by Cornelius & Anthony | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $15.00 MSRP Humidor Time: 3 weeks Cigar band photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the new Cornelius by Cornelius &… Read More ›
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Press Release: Black Label Trading Company Announces the Third Release of MORPHINE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
PRESS RELEASE: April 6, 2016 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the third release of MORPHINE: Hand crafted in Esteli at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Black Label Trading Co. first released MORPHINE in June, 2014. Followed by the… Read More ›
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Drew Estate Announces the Drew Estate Lounge at BB&T Center and the “Year of the Rat” Commemorative Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Monday, March 28, 2016 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today that a Drew Estate Lounge will open at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla., home of the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers. This new Drew Estate Lounge is… Read More ›
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Davidoff Nicaragua Toro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (10-year-aged Cuban-seed) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí Ligero & Ometepe) Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $17.20 MSRP ($16.35 online) Today we take a look at the Davidoff Nicaragua Toro. A gift… Read More ›
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Camacho Liberty Series 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (2005) Binder: Corojo (2006) Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 48/54/48 “11/18 Perfecto” (Designation named for Christian Eiroa’s mother’s birthday) Body: Full Price: $17.00 Today we take a look at the vintage Camacho Liberty Series 2014. Thanks… Read More ›
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Bespoke Cotton Tail | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder/Filler: Dominican San Vicente, Peruvian Seco & PA Broadleaf Size: 4.875 x 52/62 Body: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 Weight: 17.5g Today we take a look at Bespoke Cotton Tail. Thanks to Jeremy Casdagli for the samples. I recently… Read More ›
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262 Allegiance Toro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro Gordo – Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the 262 Allegiance Toro. Thanks to Charlotte for giving me the nod… Read More ›
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Bespoke Grand Café | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder/Filler: Dominican San Vicente, Nicaraguan Condega Viso, PA Broadleaf Size: 7.5 x 39 “Laguito No.1” Body: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Grand Café. Thanks to Jeremy Casdagli for the samples. There… Read More ›
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Makin’ Bacon by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Colorado Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $9.00 (Sold out) Photos courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigar Company: Today we take a look at the Makin’ Bacon by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. Many… Read More ›
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1502 XO Toro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 “Toro – Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $17.75 It’s good to be back after 2 weeks of having the pandemic flu that is racing through Wisconsin. I made a decision… Read More ›
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Tiger Kitty Soft Paws by Black Label Trading Co. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Binder and Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at Tiger Kitty Soft Paws. Thanks to my neighbor, Travis, for the 5 pack. He is 25 and I’ve taken… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel Hercules Cretan Bull | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Double Binder: Jalapa & Esteli Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo (Triple Fermented) Size: 5.75 X 56 “Cretan Bull” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Hercules Cretan Bull. Thanks… Read More ›
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Viaje Friends & Family Merci 2016 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto – Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.60 Before I begin, I want to say I’m sorry about the last few days. I should have known better. I should have… Read More ›
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Drew Estate Announces New Herrera Estelí TAA Exclusive Vitola | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Don’t click on the blue URL address. Use this link: http://drewestate.com/herrerataa
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Alec Bradley Post Embargo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran (Corojo) Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto – Box Pressed” Body: Medium-Full Price: $8.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Post Embargo. Two reasons I’m writing after… Read More ›
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Henry Clay Stalk Cut | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dark Connecticut Broadleaf Vintage 2012 Binder: Dominican Piloto Vintage 2010 Filler: Dominican Olor Vintage 2012, Dominican Piloto Vintage 2012, Nicaraguan Criollo Vintage 2013 Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto – Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 MSRP Today we take… Read More ›
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Debonaire Maduro by Ultra Premium Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $15.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Debonaire Maduro. Thanks to a reader, who asked to remain anonymous, for sending me two… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece (2009) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 9 x 52 “Figurado” Body: Medium Price: $14.60 Today we take a look at the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece (2009). Thanks to Johnny Piette of Prime Cigar for the stick. I realized… Read More ›
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Blessed Leaf Doxology by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Corojo (Nicaraguan?) Binder: Indonesian, Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe, Jalapa, Estelí) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00-$9.00 Today we take a look at the Blessed Leaf Doxology by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. Thanks to Miguel… Read More ›
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Press Release: Michael Argenti Returns with La Gran Llave to be Released at IPCPR 2016
From Cigar Aficionado 2-9-2016: The former founder and president of the now defunct Berger & Argenti has struck out with a new company and new cigar that he’s unveiling at this year’s Tobacco Plus Expo in Las Vegas this March…. Read More ›
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Atabey Brujos by Selected Tobaccos | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, Caribbean Size: 4.875 x 52 “Robusto – Brujos” Body: Medium Price: $24.99 @ Two Guys Smoke Shop ~ $60.00 MSRP with cigar in a Humitube Today we take a look at… Read More ›
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J.W. Marshall by Black Label Trading Company | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (3 Different Ligero Leaves) Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the J.W. Marshall by Black Label Trading Company. Thanks to Miguel Castro for… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Colorado Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan (Double binders) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli and Condega) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 ($6.75 most online stores) Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado…. Read More ›
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Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Shark (Toast Across America 2014) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Havana-Seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Proprietary) Size: 5.625 x 54 “Shark – Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Shark (Toast Across America 2014). A reader… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente OpusX Destino al Siglo Presidente A | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Sun Grown Habano (Chateau de la Fuente) Binder: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Filler: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Size: 9.25 x 47 “Presidente – A” Body: Full Price: $50.00-$75.00 Today we take a look at the Arturo… Read More ›
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Avo Syncro Nicaragua | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe), Peruvian, Dominican (Piloto, San Vicente Mejorado and Hybrid Olor/Piloto) Size: 5 X 50 “Robusto – Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $8.90 MSRP Today we take a look at the Avo Syncro Nicaragua…. Read More ›
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El Galan Reserva Especial Habano | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto – Airosos” Body: Full Price: $6.80 MSRP ($6.00 at Cuenca Cigars) Today we take a look at the El Galan Reserva Especial Habano. Thank you to Miguel… Read More ›
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Padrón Family Reserve 50 Years Natural | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 “Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $25.00 Today we take a look at the Padrón Family Reserve 50 Years Natural. Thanks to Bryan Kinnaman for the cigar. Never smoked one. Now… Read More ›
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Eiroa First 20 Years | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 46 “Prensado-Toro-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $12.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Eiroa First 20 Years. Thanks to Miguel Castro for the cigars. DESCRIPTION: Debuted at the… Read More ›
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My Father Limited Edition 2015 5th Anniversary | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 2006, Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro Extra” Body: Medium/Full Price: $23.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the My Father Limited Edition 2015 5th Anniversary. I’m terribly… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cuban-Seed Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.90 ($8.60 @ Stogies World Class Cigars-Free Shipping) Today we take a look at Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu. Thanks to Miguel Castro… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Cigars Firethorn | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.90 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Firethorn. BACKGROUND: From the Southern Draw Cigars web site: “HAND CRAFTED… Read More ›
