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Unco B Lays Out the Leaves | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is something I’ve wanted to research in detail forever. But I’m too lazy. So, Brendan did it. Way to go young guys. Unco B provides a chart, that I guarantee you will want to keep, that lays out often… Read More ›
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Penn Standard LE Stars & Stripes Salamone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania-grown Broadleaf Maduro / Connecticut Shade ~ Aged 5 Years Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Esteli ~ Aged 5 Years Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Condega, Habano Copan, Habano Estelï ~ Aged 8 Years Size: 7.1 x 58 Salamone Strength: Medium/Full Price: 15.00… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ CAO BX3 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Brazilian, Honduran, Mexican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.49 in 2023 ~ $10.60 in 2026 I have had these cigars marinating naked in my humidor for nearly 5… Read More ›
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Private Dunbarton Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page is providing 33% off on a wide variety of my favorite cigars. 25 different choices. A very private sale. The sale ends on Friday May 8 at 11:59pm ET. GO TO CIGAR PAGE HERE. OR…if you’re in a… Read More ›
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May Contest Winner Announced | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
10 simple systems were used in picking the winner: 1. Community Voting 2. Closest Guess 3. Activity-Based Selection 4. Themed Draw 5. QR Code Scavenger Hunt 6. Golden Ticket Hunt 7. Balloon Pop Surprise 8. Judging Panel 9. Flash Mob… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2024) ~ Alfonso Gran Selección Estelares | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Peruvian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $50.00 May 6, 2026 Update: This was part of my top cigars of 2024. My cigars have had 5 months of naked humidor time. Only… Read More ›
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Last Chance ~ La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 008 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Thanks to Unco B, I had the opportunity to buy this cigar. I found a deal for you on April 22. And the cigars sold out in minutes. Stupid me, I didn’t move quickly enough. Now, thanks to the Dr…. Read More ›
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Flash Sale ~ 10 Year Aged La Aurora Embassador Brazil Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I was minding my own business but that damn Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub showed up in my email inbox. Damn their eyes. I last brought this cigar to your attention in February. I bought as many as I… Read More ›
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Cigar Page+ Membership Club | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I didn’t know this existed until recently. Membership is a one-time fee of $100. If you only occasionally shop at Cigar Page, this may not be your deal of the century. But if you have Cigar Page bookmarked, you probably… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2025) ~ Dunbarton Sobremesa Solita Red | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: La Meca Ecuador Habano Grade 1 Dark Rosado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan (GK Condega C-SG Seco, Pueblo Nuevo Criollo Viso, La Joya Estelí C-98 Viso, ASP Estelí Hybrid Ligero) USA Lancaster County Broadleaf Ligero, Utah Ligero. Size:… Read More ›
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Dr. Unco B Has the Answers | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Unco B (Brendan Delumpa) nailed it. It’s like going to school but it’s all recess. You’ve always wanted someone smart to explain how the art of the cigar is done…so that you understand it. You must read Unco B’s Stogie… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap Sale ~ 55% Off Fratello DMV Maduro Box of 12 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I bought a box of 12 limited release Fratello DMV Maduro a month ago. Not heeding my own advice, I started smoking one or two a couple weeks after receipt. Here’s what I like. There are four blends. Three of… Read More ›
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Felipe Gregorio Pelo de Oro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Costa Rican Pelo de Oro Binder: Costa Rican Vuelta Abajo 1941 Filler: Peruvian Pelo de Oro Size: 5.5 x 54 Laguito #5 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 Date Released: Originally 2014 Quantity Released: Undisclosed THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Ben at Luxury… Read More ›
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Private Sales Saturday | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Let’s start things off with a bang with the photo above. Dunbarton Year Of The Pausers 2026. You can read about the backstory on Halfwheel. Instead of the going price of $276.50 for 14 cigars, use promo code FIESTA to… Read More ›
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Special on 1502 Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub has a deal that they negotiated with online retailer Cigars N Cigars. Global Premium Cigars sells a beloved group of boutiques called 1502. They include the Ruby, Black Gold, and the Emerald. I have… Read More ›
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May Contest/Giveaway Begins Now! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
We don’t need no stinkin’ once a year PCA swag. Not when Cigar Page steps up every friggin month. Why? Because Cigar Page loves you long time. That, and I have Alex Gougher’s twin sons held captive on the Isle… Read More ›
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Drew Estate Early Access Fire (El Tigre Dominicano) ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Corojo (H99) Filler: Dominican (HVA, Criollo ’98) with Nicaraguan/Ecuadorian support Vitola: Toro (6 × 50) Strength: Medium/Full Price: ~$11.50–$14.50 (varies by retailer) Factory: La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate (Estelí, Nicaragua) Blender: Willy Herrera / Drew… Read More ›
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I’m On a La Aurora Kick | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m smoking a La Aurora 120th Anniversary and I figured I need more. I opened up Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub and found two deals. The 120th Anniversary is a medium/full strength cigar with a Dominican maduro wrapper and… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Fuente Fuente OpusX 20 Years Celebration God’s Whisper (2016) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.5 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $50.00 This cigar has received over 7 years of humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released December 2016. According to Carlito Fuente: “I wanted to produce something I remembered…. Read More ›
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Oh No…not again! Burn Your Wallets | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m sorry. I apologize. Please do not forsake me. Love me tender. I found four deals. A couple are extremely limited and the other two…no idea. The first is a great deal on a cigar that’s in my rotation: Crowned… Read More ›
