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Surrogates Animal Cracker AC550 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months of naked humidor time. The Surrogates line from Tatuaje has been in production since 2012 under the… Read More ›
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Hoyo de Monterrey The Illusione of Excalibur No. 1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo 2012 Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Criollo & Corojo (1996, 1998, 2006) Size: 7.25 x 54 Double Corona Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$20.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. Plus,… Read More ›
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Room101 Namakubi Ranfla 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Dominican, Honduran Size: 5.5 x 50 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. But also, 18 months of box time as they were released in November… Read More ›
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New from Highclere Castle: The Senetjer Cigar & Ltd Ed. Barrel Aged Gin | Cigar Reviews from the Katman
All photos courtesy of Highclere Castle Gin. Celebrating the 100th Year Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, Highclere Castle Gin is releasing a revolutionary blend of gin as well as another killer cigar made in conjunction… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 3.5 x 50 Petit Robusto Strength: Full Price: $7.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. The Robusto was Cigar Aficionado’s 2020… Read More ›
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Dapper ‘HolySmoke Genesis’ Figurado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí – La Joya), Nicaraguan (Jalapa – Cofradía), Nicaraguan (Condega) Size: 6.5 x 28 x 52 Figurado Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.67 My cigars have had nearly… Read More ›
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Viaje Birthday Blend 2023 Torpedo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.26 My sticks have had 3-1/2 months of naked humidor time. There is so much erroneous information out there that I’m not going to… Read More ›
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Avo Seasons Limited Edition 2023 Summer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican: San Vicente Seco, Hybrid 192 Viso (Aged 14 years) Size: 6.625 x 50 Double Tapered Diadema Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 My cigars have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Emilio Papa Joe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Filler: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I thought this would be a good time to… Read More ›
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Davidoff Nicaragua Series Robusto Box Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $18.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co.: “Inspired by the… Read More ›
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Viaje Summer Series Flashing Thunder Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 I’ve had my sticks laying prostrate naked in the sand for two months. There is zero background information. It is a limited release as… Read More ›
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La Palina 125 Años (125th Anniversary) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 (Still available online) I’ve had my cigars marinating naked for 3 months. Plus, they received 16 months of box time as the cigar debuted at… Read More ›
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Freud Cigar Co. Limited Edition Sigmund Chapter One: The Disruptor | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed (five different fillers) Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona/Robusto Extra/Big Motha’ Strength: Medium/Full Price: $44.00 I have had my cigars resting naked for two months. There is no information about the aging of the… Read More ›
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Unicorn ~ RoMa Craft CroMagnon EMH Black Irish ~ 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Candela, Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Extra Fatty Boy Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Unavailable My cigars have had a few months of naked humidor time plus 5 years of box time. This… Read More ›
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Casdagli Cigars Dips Its Toes into A Brave New World | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am so happy to welcome Casdagli Cigars as a sponsor on this glorious day of August 1, 2023. I have been a shameless fanboy of first Bespoke, and then Casdagli, since 2016. I have reviewed more than two dozen… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 15th Anniversary Rosado Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Fino Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time…plus 5 years of box time. BACKGROUND: Cigars were released in… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription July 2023 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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Warped Sky Moon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Criollo’ 98, Jalapa Medio Tiempo Size: 5.5 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 I’ve had my sticks marinating naked for 9 weeks. BACKGROUND: Released June 2023 500… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Brick House Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
At the end of my head cold, but too soon to provide a responsible palate result. I thought I’d remind you of a very good, reasonably priced cigar. I first published this review January 2020. Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan… Read More ›
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Sinistro NV Lancero Luxury Cigar Club Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am re-posting a review of this fine, fine cigar. It is part of the new Katman Special Sampler sold by Luxury Cigar Club. Wrapper: Corojo Maduro (10 Years Aged) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero,… Read More ›
