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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 ›
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Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez ~ (From the 2019 Vault of the Katman) +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Medio-Tiempo Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Jalapa, Criollo ’98, Condega, Hybrid Estelí, Pueblo Nuevo Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 SMELL THE GLOVE: Aromas are faint. But I do smell… Read More ›
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5 Short Strokes – Mini Reviews +Romancing the Leaf Report+
I thought I’d quote a man who we hold in high esteem, because what reviewer never had this problem: “I ran out of batteries for my butt plug so I’m going to do this review sans plug. -Katman Or better… Read More ›
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Fratello Cigars Re-Releases DMV Maduro
Ashburn, VA (October 8th, 2024) – Fratello Cigars is excited to announce the re-release of the popular DMV Maduro Selection to kick off the fall season. Originally launched in 2018, the DMV Series pays tribute to Washington D.C., Maryland and… Read More ›
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Viaje Skull and Bones Tsar Bomba Camo Blue +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $16.00 Capa: Undisclosed Capote: Undisclosed Tripa: Undisclosed La Fuerza: Full Forma: 6 x 56 Fabricante: Aganorsa S.A Jalapa, Nicaragua First Half: The weight makes the tiny log indistinguishable from a barbell. My previous two cigars were identically heavy. Cigars… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte ~ (From the 2020 Vault of the Katman) +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican, Mexican San Andrés Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 SMELL THE GLOVE: Loads to sniff on…floral notes, red pepper, chocolate, coffee, cedar, heavy on the malt, hoppy,… Read More ›
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Viaje Hamaki Omakase ~ (From the 2019 Vault of the Katman) +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.89 APPEARANCE: I love the way this stick looks. That wrapper is beautifully mottled. Like a brindle-colored Boxer dog. Or sprayed by Banksy. It is oily… Read More ›
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AJ Fernandez Días de Gloria Brazil Corona +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $14.00 Capa: Brazil Mata Fina Capote: Nicaragua Tripa: Nicaragua La Fuerza: Medium to Full Forma: 6 ½ x 44 Fabricante: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. A shout out to my fellow Floridians, who along with folks in… Read More ›
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Partagás Lusitanias Cabinet Selection – Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) + Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: €12.30 Euro in 2003 – €27.00 Euro in 2024 Capa: Cuba Capote: Cuba Tripa: Cuba La Fuerza: Full Forma: 7 3/4 x 49 Fabricante: Unknown (due to secret code on the cabinet box) Produced January 2003 First Half: Seeing… Read More ›
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Fratello Arlequin Connecticut Robusto +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $11.50 Capa: Ecuador Connecticut Capote: Ecuador Tripa: Nicaragua & Peru La Fuerza: Medium Forma: 5 ½ x 52 Fabricante: Joya de Nicaragua First Half: Floral, burgundy grapes, caramel, and golden honey. Aromas like this should be savored. Katman and… Read More ›
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Zino Platinum Crown Series Double Corona +Romancing the Leaf Report+
Each: $56.00 Capa: Ecuador Capote: Dominican Republic Tripa: Dominican Republic & Peru La Fuerza: Medium Forma: 7 1/2 x 50 First Half: I am a firm believer in dry boxing cigars. If you are fortunate to live in a state… Read More ›
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Illusione 4/2g Slam 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Size: 7.5 x 49 Double Corona ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 My cigars have 2 years of box aging. The Illusione 4/2g Slam received a rating… Read More ›
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Eladio Díaz Before & After ‘Legado’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Habano 2000 Filler: Dominican Habano 2000, Piloto Cubano, Habano 92, Dominican Broadleaf Strength: Medium Size: 5.75 x 54 Toro Price: $16.50 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “Tobacco… Read More ›
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L’Atelier Côte d’Or La Tâche ’18 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sancti Spiritus Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Pelo de Oro Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 Made by My Father in Nicaragua and limited to 1,000 boxes of 10. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, why… Read More ›
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Viaje Cache Five Fifty Two 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.80 My cigars received one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: First released in 2014. I reviewed it that year. Then again released in 2018. Those… Read More ›
