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Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro 48 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 5 x 48 “Robusto 48-Ilustre” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.60 ($6.20 at cigarplace.biz) Today we take a look at the Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro 48. It made its… Read More ›
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Señorial by Jose Blanco | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Esteli) Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Corojo Size: 5.5 x 46 Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Señorial by Jose Blanco. Jose and Emma Blanco’s newly formed company, Las… Read More ›
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Headlines First Edition | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Habano Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican Criollo ’98, Olor Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 50 Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.75 by the box/$7.50 by the 5 pack Today we take a look at the Headlines First Edition Cigars…. Read More ›
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Press Release: ANTILLIAN CIGAR CORP. TO DISTRIBUTE THE CIGAR CORK AND ARANDOZA , HEADLINES and DOÑA NIEVES CIGAR BRANDS | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANTILLIAN CIGAR CORP. TO DISTRIBUTE THE CIGAR CORK AND ARANDOZA , HEADLINES and DOÑA NIEVES CIGAR BRANDS. August 28, 2014 (Miami, FL)—Antillian Cigar Corporation, owner of the popular cigar brands Sosa, Underground and 60 by Sosa, is… Read More ›
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Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.75 x 52 “Petite Robusto” Body: Full Price: $7.65 MSRP Today we take a look at the Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series. There are three sizes: Petite Robusto, Robusto Extra… Read More ›
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Rocky Patel Edición Unica 2011 (2013) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran (Jamastran) Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Edición Unica 2011 (2013). The cigar is cloaked in controversy because at the 2011 Humo… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Overture | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Trojes Viso Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Trojes, Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full (Wrong. It is medium bodied) Price: $3.75 by the Box Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Overture. From Famous… Read More ›
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Perdomo Habano Corojo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP (As cheap as $3 on Cbid) Today we take a look at the 2007 Perdomo Habano Corojo…. Read More ›
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C&C Loose Cannon 1206 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Indonesian Sumatran Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $5.00 (Minus 10% = $4.50 use coupon code KATMANCC during checkout at Stogie Boys) Today we take a look at the 2012 C&C Loose… Read More ›
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Ashton Aged Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-No 10″ Body: Medium Price: $8.25 MSRP ($7.99 at Stogie Boys (minus 10% off with coupon code KATASHTON = $7.09) Today we take a look at the Ashton Aged… Read More ›
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La Palina Black Label (Pre-Release) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian (Bahiano) Binder: Dominican, Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $12.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the pre-release blend: La Palina Black Label. From all appearances, it seems that La Palina… Read More ›
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JOYA Red by Joya de Nicaragua | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa) Size: 5.25 x 50 “Robusto ” Body: Medium Price: $5.75 ($4.50 Everywhere) Today we take a look at the brand new JOYA Red by Joya de Nicaragua. It is… Read More ›
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90 Miles 1980 by Flor de Gonzalez | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Seed Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero), Dominican (Ligero) Size: 5 x 52 “Gordito” Body: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the 90 Miles1980 by Flor de Gonzalez. Kindly gifted to me… Read More ›
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NHC Seleccion Limitada Reserva | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 42 “Lonsdale” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the NHC Seleccion Limitada Reserva by Tatuaje. This is a project whose collaborators are Pete Johnson, Dan Walsh… Read More ›
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Viaje WLP PL TB#7 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo’ 99, Aganorsa (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 6 x 40 “Petit Lancero” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.32 MSRP Today we take a look at the Viaje White Label Project TB#7. Or Viaje WLP PL TB#7,… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo 5 Year Anniversary | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Ecuadorian Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaragua (Estelí, Condega & Jalapa) Size: 6.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the brand new E.P. Carrillo 5 Year Anniversary. It only comes… Read More ›
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Cubanacan Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero, Viso, Seco-Aged 4 years) Size: 6.125 x 52 “Piramide” Body: Medium Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Cubanacan Maduro. From the Cubanacan web site: “The name Cubanacan was… Read More ›
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Guayacan Sabor de Esteli Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan – Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan – Hybrid Corojo, Criollo Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Guayacan Sabor de Esteli Maduro by Neil Rojas…. Read More ›
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601 Green Label Oscuro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $6.55 by the box/$7.00 by the 5 pack ($3-$4 on Cbid) Today we take a look at an oldie but a goodie: the 601… Read More ›
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A.J. Fernandez New World | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dark Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe Viso, Condega Ligero, Esteli Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 55 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 MSRP ($5.00 everywhere) Today we take a look at the brand new A.J. Fernandez New World…. Read More ›
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CAO Amazon Basin | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian Bragança (40%) , Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 (Thanks to Corona Cigar for the photo) ADDENDUM 4-7-2017: The new 2016 version is nothing like the original version. I… Read More ›
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NHC Seleccion Limitada Natural by Tatuaje | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 42 “Lonsdale” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP ($6.80 by the box/$8.00 in 5 Pack) Today we take a look at the NHC Seleccion Limitada Natural by Tatuaje. This line of… Read More ›
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L’Atelier Surrogates Tramp Stamp | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 48 Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the L’Atelier Surrogates Tramp Stamp. The cigar has a bit of rustic-ness to it. A little bumpy and… Read More ›
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Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 2002 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Habano Maduro (Country not identified) Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Size: 6.5 x 54 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.20 @ BestCigarPrices.com Today we take a look at the Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 2002 Maduro. A cigar… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Cojonu 2009 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 MSRP ($10 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% = $9.00) Today we take a look at the Tatuaje Cojonu 2009. Small Batch Cigar has… Read More ›
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Diesel Unlimited Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto- d.5” Body: Full Price: $3.75 Today we take a look at the Diesel Unlimited Maduro by AJ Fernandez. I’ve never been much of a Diesel… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Quadrum | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran (Trojes), Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 55 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 by the box/$8.00 by the 5 pack (Much less when you look around-Like half as much) Today we take… Read More ›
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Undercrown Dogma by Drew Estate | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Connecticut Stalk-Cut Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Brazilian Mata Fina Size: 6 x 56 “Toro Gordo-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 MSRP (Only Available at Smoke Inn in boxes of 10) Today we take a look at… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.25 x 52 “Perfecto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva. This is the follow up to my reviews of the Avion… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Avion 12 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa/Esteli Ligero) Size: 5.675 x 48/52 “Perfecto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the Tatuaje Avion 12. They were released in August 2012 as a follow… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Avion 11 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa/Esteli Ligero) Size: 6.75 x 48/52 “Perfecto Grande-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at the Tatuaje Avion ‘11 thanks to Buzz Gould. The cigar was the first… Read More ›
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Perdomo 2 Limited Edition 2008 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro (Aged 5 Years) Binder: Nicaraguan- Cuban Seed Filler: Nicaraguan- Cuban Seed Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto-Box Pressed-Epicure” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.50 by the box, or less Today we are taking a look at an oldie but… Read More ›
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Thurman Thomas Hall of Fame Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican (Maduro) Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 by 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $6.00 per Single/ $27.95 per 5 Pack/$99.95 per Bundle (25)/ $104.95 per Box (25) Today we take a look at the Thurman Thomas Hall of… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana Capitulo II | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Colorado Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Dominican Ligero Size: 6.5 x 58 “Box Pressed- Chisel” Body: Full Price: $10.70 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana Capitulo II. It was generously gifted to me by Vanessa… Read More ›
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Wynwood Factory Fresh La Granada | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Habano, Honduran Ligero, Honduran Pelo de Oro Size: 5.5 x 46 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $9.95 MSRP Today we take a look at Wynwood Factory Fresh La Granada cigars. From Cigar Aficionado: “The… Read More ›
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Latitude Zero Experimental | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cameroon 2009 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.00 by a 10 count Box Today we take a look at the brand new Latitude Zero Experimental. The follow… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana 1994 Conga | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican (La Canela) Filler: Dominican (La Canela) Size: 5 x 52 “Conga” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the brand new La Flor Dominicana 1994 Conga. This is a regular… Read More ›
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Tierra Volcán Clasico | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Condega Criollo) Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto Extra-Clasico” Body: Medium Price: $6.60 Today we take a look at the Tierra Volcán Clasico made by Mombacho Cigars. A little known cigar… Read More ›
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L’Atelier Surrogates Satin Glove | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 47 (Box Pressed-Churchill) Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 MSRP Every single online store selling the cigar is either backordered already or doing so for $8.00-$8.75. I will stick my neck… Read More ›
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Dry Boxing Your Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’ve explained several times how to dry box new cigars. Readers, who missed those reviews, ask through emails and comments how to do this. I figured I needed a central place to describe how to do this. You get your… Read More ›
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CLE Plus | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $7.00-$9.00 by the box (Shop Around) Today we take a look at the new CLE Plus from Christian Eiroa. This particular stick was gifted to… Read More ›
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Quesada Seleción España | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Arapiraca Binder: Dominican Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Quesada Seleción España. It was released in July, 2014. Only 150 boxes of… Read More ›
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Viaje Cache | Cigar Review
Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa leaf Filler: Nicaragua Aganorsa leaf Size: 5 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP ($9.60 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% off with coupon code Katman10 = $8.64) Today we take a look… Read More ›
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My New Cigar Group on Face Book Called “Katmensch Cigar Group” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Well, I’ve gone and done it again. I started a new cigar group on Face Book and hopefully this one lasts. Please clink on link to join group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/276680515866483/ Since many have asked about creating a cigar forum, I hope… Read More ›
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Punch Uppercut | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Size: 6.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.00 at CI Today we take a look at an inexpensive cigar called Punch Uppercut. I decided to take it easy on you financially…. Read More ›
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L’Atelier Selection Spéciale: 38 Special | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Sancti Spíritus Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 “Lancero-38 Special” Body: Medium Price: $9.75 ($9.00 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $8.10) Today we take a look at the brand new L’Atelier Selection Spéciale:… Read More ›
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Katman Contest Winner!! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I decided to end the contest one day early. I have the cigars boxed and ready to go. So if the winner gets back to me quickly, I can mail them on Monday. The cigars are: 1. Graycliff Casillero Privada… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Bon Chasseur | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.375 x 52 “Robusto-Bon Chasseur” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 MSRP ($9.00 @ Small Batch Cigar minus 10% w/code Katman10 = $8.10) Today we take a look at the Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Bon… Read More ›
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Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition 2012 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban-seed (Pelo de Oro) Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban-seed (Pelo de Oro) Size: 6.5 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 by the 5 pack. (Minus 10% discount using Katman10 code = $11.70 at Small Batch Cigar)… Read More ›
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Jericho Hill by Crowned Heads | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 52 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $8.75 MSRP ($7.00 @ Small Batch Cigar minus coupon code of Katman10 that gives you a 10% discount = $6.30) Best pricing around…. Read More ›
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SURPRISE! NEW CONTEST! (REVISED)| Cigar Reviews by the Katman
7-15-14 A contest from your Uncle Katman. I have revised the goodies and increased their number. Plus I am throwing in a small bag of custom mixed premium pipe tobacco and a SBC cutter. Winner will be picked on Aug…. Read More ›
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BG Meyer Standard Issue by Camacho | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan- Esteli Filler: Nicaraguan- Corojo ’99-Esteli, Jalapa, Ometepe Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Full Price: $8.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the BG Meyer Standard Issue by Camacho. I was so hesitant… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana N.A.S. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Pelo de Oro Ligero Binder: Dominican Pelo de Oro Ligero Filler: Dominican Pelo de Oro Ligero Size: 5.5 x 42 “Cheroot” Body: Full (Eat something) Price: $8.69 MSRP ($7.00 from Small Batch Cigar -10% with Katman10 coupon code=… Read More ›
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Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro (Aged 6 years) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.2 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 by the box Today we take a look an old standby, the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial. From Cigar Aficionado: “Even… Read More ›
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Nat Sherman EPOCA | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Cuban Seed Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Size: 7 x 48 “Knickerbocker” Body: Medium Price: $11.50 MSRP ($10.50 at Small Batch Cigars – 10% off with Katman10 coupon code = $9.00) Today, we take a look… Read More ›
