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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 ›
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Cartas de Amor Cigars ‘El Baile’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Many of exceptional brands and blends are created with the help of the Kelners at the Kelner Boutique Factory… Read More ›
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La Aurora 107 Ecuador | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Sumatra SeedBinder: Dominican Cibao ValleyFiller: Dominican, Nicaraguan, PeruvianSize: 5.5 x 54 ToroStrength: Medium/FullPrice: $10.75 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:Rated 91 by Cigar Aficionado in 2019.Regular Production.From La Aurora Cigars:“Released in 2010,… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription July 2024 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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Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf #1 DarksBinder: Plantation-Grown Brazilian Mata FinaFiller: Select Honduran and Nicaraguan Cuban SeedSize: 5 x 52 RobustoStrength: Medium/FullPrice: $16.00 My cigars received 7 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:From Drew Estate:“Translated to English, “Liga Privada” means “private blend.”… Read More ›
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Casa de Sueños The 5th | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano OscuroBinder: Dominican San VincenteFiller: Dominican Piloto Cubano, UndisclosedSize: 5.5 x 58 Robusto Gordo ~ Box PressedStrength: Medium/FullPrice: $20.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:Released March 2024.Only 300 boxes of 12 in the wild.From… Read More ›
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Davidoff Maduro Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $54.00 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Small Batch Cigar: “Davidoff invested 16 months of fermentation and 2 years of aging… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier No. 2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut BroadleafBinder: Nicaraguan JalapaFiller: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan Ometepe and Pueblo NuevoSize: 6.125 x 52 TorpedoStrength: MediumPrice: $13.00 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:From Small Batch Cigar:“Le Pâtissier is a PCA exclusive, only offered to… Read More ›
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Warped Bird on a Rose | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $12.00 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Warped is releasing a new cigar made in collaboration… Read More ›
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Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale Box Pressed Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cuban Seed Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Box Pressed Tooro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 These cigars have 3 years of aging prior to release. Nearly a year of box aging. And my 3… Read More ›
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AVO Expressions LE 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian EMS Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Bourbon Cask Aged Dominican, USA Size: 6.5 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Beautiful floral aroma with heady notes… Read More ›
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Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rojiza Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican (Piloto Mejorado Seco, Piloto Seco, Hybrid Olor Piloto Seco, Nicaraguan Condega Seco, Nicaraguan Estelí Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $22.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
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Patina Oro de Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: U.S.A Connecticut Broadleaf, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular Production. Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A., Estelí From… Read More ›
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Powstanie Wojtek 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano, Mexican San Andrés (Barber Pole) Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Released in September 2023. 500… Read More ›
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Casdagli Basilica C#1 Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder: Nicaraguan (Condega), Dominican H192 (Double Binder) Filler: Dominican Havana Vuelta Seco, Dominican Havana Vuelta Abajo Viso, Peruvian Pelo D’Oro Viso, Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso Size: 6 x 52 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $18.60 My cigars received 3… Read More ›
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Warped La Colmena No. 44 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Deflorada Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 44 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Initial release was 2014. Regular production. “La Colmena, or The Beehive in Spanish,… Read More ›
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Warped Upper Realm | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Corojo ’99 Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo 2012 Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo ’98 Estelí, Corojo ’99 Jalapa, Corojo ’99 Condega) Size: 5 x 49 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Domain Cigars Negentropy Robusto Extra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.60 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Brand spanking new company from Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. There are nine… Read More ›
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Domain Cigars Neutron Belicoso His Excellency Shaggy | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Brand spanking new company from Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance. There are… Read More ›
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Wildfire Cigar Co. The Hook | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Dominican Piloto, Mexican San Andrés, USA Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $12.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. Released March 2024. Only 500 boxes of… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Co. Orthodox | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Full Price: $12.50 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. Released March 2024. Limited to 900 boxes of 20 for three sizes… Read More ›
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Somm Rioja | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo (aged 3 years) Binder: Sumatran (aged 3 years) Filler: Dominican (aged 3-4 years) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The dawn of… Read More ›
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Fratello Arlequín | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: A little plugged like the day after… Read More ›
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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 My cigars have had 5 months of naked humidor time. Only 5000 cigars released in May 2023. Aged for up to 10 years in… Read More ›
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Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Marron Oscuro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro Filler: Dominican (San Vicente Mejorado Visus, Piloto Seco, Olor Visus), Nicaraguan (Estelí Visus, Condega Visus ~ Aged for 6 months in single malt Scotch casks). Size: 5 x 52 Robusto… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Don Carlos The Man | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Cameroon Rosado Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.25 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 in 2018 ~ Upwards of $35.00 in 2024 due to rarity. The tobacco in this cigar has 10 years of age at time… Read More ›
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Dapper La Madrina Shade | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Jalapa), Dominican Habano ’92, U.S. Undisclosed Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Information… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription May 2024 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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La Flor Dominicana Factory Press Limitada 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Size: 6.5 x 58 Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 Much less if you scroll: $11.86 from Cigar Page…but wait. The cigars have 6 months of box aging. And received another 4… Read More ›
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Noble Cigars Act Two Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Ligero Filler: Dominican Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. A new cigar company owned by Elizabeth Santos. Made by Abe Flores… Read More ›
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Tatuaje PCA 2023 Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Seed Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.375 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. 2500 boxes of 20 released. Produced by My Father Cigars. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Troglodyte’s… Read More ›
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Byron 20th Century Habaneros 2018 Vintage Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Dominican, Peruvian, Undisclosed Strength: Medium Size: 6 x 56 Price: $37.00 Cigars have 5 years of aging after being rolled. My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. Limited release of 300 boxes of… Read More ›
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Drew Estate Liga Privada 10 Aniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut River Valley Criollo Binder: Mexican San Andrés Otapan Negro Último Corte Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S.A. Pennsylvanian Green River One Sucker Ligero Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 Released in 2018 with only 1000 boxes of… Read More ›
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Smoking Jacket Limited Edition II Gran Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Esteli Filler: Dominican Monte Plata Kelner farm, Dominican Piloto, USA Broadleaf, and Dominican HVA Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.75 Quantities released: 300 boxes of 10. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Short Shrift Sunday…. Read More ›
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Cuban Montecristo Edmundo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban: Size: 5.375 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $25.00-$35.00 My cigar received 4-1/2 years of box aging and several months of naked humi time. Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado in 2021 and 2022. A katman… Read More ›
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‘The Katman Sampler 2024’ from Small Batch Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Andrew at Small Batch Cigar loves you long time. From the bowels of his sanctuary in Orange, California…a 7 Count Sampler. Retail is $101.00!! Check it out…Andrew is knocking $35 off. Beat that with a dick you used on Stormy… Read More ›
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ESPINOSA 601 LA BOMBA WARHEAD X ~ Get yours! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Leaf stats: Wrapper: Nicaraguan Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 55 Strength: Full Price: $16.00 ea. in box of 10 Everyone is sold out. Non-sponsor B n B International Cigars still has them. Never bought from B n… Read More ›
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Smoking Jacket Henkie | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican (Cotuí) Binder: Dominican Monte Plata Kelner Farm Filler: Dominican San Vicente, Dominican Monte Plata Kelner Farm, Nicaraguan Condega, Dominican Corojo Size: 6 x 51 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time…. Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion 888 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.875 x 44 Strength: Full Price: $13.75 in 2018 ~ $32.45 in 2024 My cigar has had 6 years of box aging and 6 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: In… Read More ›
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La Aurora Puro Vintage 2009 Edicion Limitada 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Size: 6.5 x 50/60 Salomon Strength: Medium Price: $26.50 Quantities released: 1,000 boxes of 8 cigars. Tobacco has been aged 14 years prior to being… Read More ›
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Nicarita by Casdagli | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Sandwich filler – a mixture of long and short leaf of just one type of tobacco – Nicaraguan Estelï Ligero Size: 4 x 35 Petit Exquisito Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 ($4.50 after promo codes) No… Read More ›
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PerfecPunch & Stand™ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The last cigar punch you’ll ever need. Go to PerfecPunch & Stand™.
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Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I was boot scootin’ across 57 channels and nothin’ on and I found the movie ‘My Fair Lady’ on TCM. In wide screen. Must have been remastered. But the kicker was that the movie is 70 years old. Jesus. The… Read More ›
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Cigar Page Small Single Rest Glass Ashtray | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: 3/8” Thick Glass Binder: 3/8” Thick Glass Filler: Your Cigars Size: See Below Strength: Full Price: $10.00 My ashtray has received 6 days of naked katman time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I pulled the trigger on this little bugger because… Read More ›
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Liga Privada H99 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut River Valley Corojo Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.50 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Drew Estate: “Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo (‘H’… Read More ›
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Casdagli Basilica C#3 Petit Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 52 Petit Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $13.70 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. Regular Production. BACKGROUND: From Casdagli Cigars: “The Basilica Line was created to… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Co. Bishops Blend Novemdiales | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, U.S.A. Pennsylvania Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. Released September 2023. Cigars Released: 900 Boxes of 20 (Three sizes… Read More ›
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HVC Black Friday 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.80 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Released October 2023. Cigars Released: 600 Boxes of 50 Cigars THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I spent… Read More ›
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Padrón Serie 1926 No. 90 Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $26.00 My cigar received 7 years of naked humidor time. Tobacco is aged 5 years. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Not a damn thing wrong with the draw…. Read More ›
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Stunning Bloody Tuesday ~ Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription April 2024 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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Viaje WLP The Rise of Claudenstein | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro Binder: Nicaraguan AGANORSA Filler: Nicaraguan AGANORSA Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $15.99 Released: July 2022. Quantities released: 750 boxes of 10 cigars. My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Directly… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Opus X Rosado Oro Oscuro Perfecxion No.4 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Rosado Oscuro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.125 x 43 Corona Strength: Full Price: $16.00 in 2015 ~ $34.00-$45.00 in 2024 Pirates everywhere. This cigar, which I purchased, received 4 months of naked humidor time. Plus, it has… Read More ›
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Padrón Family Reserve No. 50 Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $28.00 My cigars received 4 years of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Once Again with Feeling Tuesday. The Return of the Padron. I… Read More ›
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Padrón Family Reserve 1964 No. 85 Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 50 Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $24.00 My cigars received 3 years of naked humidor time. This cigar was rated 91 by Cigar Aficionado. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Blind Review Monday…. Read More ›
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La Palina Family Series Miami Pasha | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ‘98 Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Jalapa and Estelí Size: 7 x 50 Churchill ‘Pasha’ Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.50 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Produced at Miami’s El Titan De Bronze Factory…. Read More ›
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RoMa Craft Tobac CroMagnon 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.75-$11.75 Depending on 7 Sizes Available. My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. This is the first release of the beloved CroMagnon in… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Anejo #77 The Shark (2019) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 50/64 Box Pressed Pyramid Body: Medium/Full Price: $32.00 My cigars have 5 years of box aging and 3 months of naked humidor time. The binder and filler are aged… Read More ›
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Viaje Mini Moon 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.875 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.60 ($10.44 after promo codes) My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. 250 boxes of 25 cigars were released. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Reasonably… Read More ›
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Byron 21st Century Elegantes 2018 Vintage Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Peruvian, Undisclosed Size: 6.125 x 55 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $37.00 These cigars have 6 years of box aging. My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Rather than be a boor ass,… Read More ›
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Padrón 1926 Serie 80 Years Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 54 Box Pressed Figurado Strength: Full Price: $35.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: This blend was released in 2006. The Padrón 1926 Serie 80 pays… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligans Shamrock 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Maduro, Honduran Candela Binder: Sumatran Filler: Panamanian, Honduran Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 My cigars are the 2023 release and have 12 months of box aging. BACKGROUND: This is the sixth consecutive… Read More ›
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OpusX Forbidden X 13 Pasion D’Amor 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Proprietary Binder: Dominican Proprietary Filler: Dominican Proprietary Size: 6.125 x 49 Strength: Medium Price: $30 in 2020. Now $89.00-$117.00 (Yikes) Not Nekkid: Nekkid: This cigar has 4 years of box aging. BACKGROUND: Originally released in 2013 to celebrate… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Opus X Perfecxion No. 77 Shark (2014) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 52 Square Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $38.00 These cigars have 10 years of box aging. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Sometimes a cigar smells really good. Like this one: sweet barnyard, strong… Read More ›
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Viaje Full Moon Edición Limitada 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The draw is tighter than a fish’s lips during choir practice. My PerfecDraw dries itself after 30 minutes in the… Read More ›
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HVC La Rosa 520 Rare of Rare | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Dominican Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Medio Tiempo, Estelí Size: 6 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. The cigars have 15 months of box aging… Read More ›
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La Palina Goldie Prominente | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6.5 x 48 Toro/Churchill Body: Medium Price: $23.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Released 2021. Nearly 3 years of box age. 300 boxes of 10 released to… Read More ›
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My Father La Union Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 50 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $60.00 My cigars have exactly one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: “For La Union, four blends were created, two by… Read More ›
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Padrón 1926 Serie No.90 Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $26.00 Tubo My cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Padron Cigars: “The award-winning Padrón 1926 Serie premiered in 2002 to commemorate José… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Skinny Monsters ‘Wolf’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 38 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I reviewed the Skinny Monsters Cazadores Drac in August 2023. I showed my love with a rating of 94. I look… Read More ›
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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 Perfecto/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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Social Media: “Katman has a Casdagli Fetish” That is Correct, Sir ~ Daughters of the Wind Pony 2023 (Robusto) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Ecuadorian Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 I do have a fetish for everything that Jeremy Casdagli produces with his blending partners. But I guess someone had… Read More ›
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RoMa Craft L.E. Neanderthal Genetic Deformity Barber Pole | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro & Ecuadorian Habano (Barberpole) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican (Pueblo Nuevo, Olor Ligero), Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa), & Pennsylvania (Green River One Sucker Double Ligero) Size: 4.25 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $12.50 My cigars received… Read More ›
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2022 Tatuaje Skinny Monsters Cazadores ~ I’ve Got Some Leads | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Photo courtesy of Simply Stogies: It is extremely difficult to find these cigars. They’ve all had a very limited disbursement since the initial 2008 release…the 2022 liberation was so limited that only 666 boxes were produced, and these were sent… Read More ›
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Romeo y Julieta Eternal 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: A 2020 limited release that is still for sale. The blend marks 145 years… Read More ›
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Fuente Fuente OpusX PerfecXion No. 5 (2013) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Sun Grown Rosado Binder: Dominican Sun Grown Rosado Filler: Dominican Sun Grown Rosado Size: 4.88 x 40 Petit Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00-$50.00 BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado #13 Cigar of 2004: “The world said fine wrapper leaf couldn’t… Read More ›
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Henk Maori Ediciõn Limitada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan 2009 Size: 3.5 x 55 Gaudini Short Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $20.20, $30.32, $38.98, $56.30 (Size Matters) My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Henk Cigars was… Read More ›
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Artesano Del Tobacco Viva La Vida by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Artesano Del Tobacco: “Viva la Vida, a new Nicaraguan cigar brand,… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription February 2024 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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Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Capa Especial | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.375 x 52 Bon Chasseur Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Only 3,000 boxes of 20 cigars for each of the two sizes (5.375 x 52 & 5.75 x 48) were released. THE WHOLE… Read More ›
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Lovely Cigars No. 162 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My cigars received 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Lovely Cigars: “In Green Bay, Wisconsin there was a robust labor union for cigar… Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Queen of Hearts | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Colorado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 4.125 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00-$80.00 The cigar received 12 months of naked humidor time prior to my receipt. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The rolling is truly artful. AF doesn’t… Read More ›
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Sagrado Cigars ‘Lilith’ Petite Corona | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 43 Petite Corona Strength: Medium Price: $12.80 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Sagrado is a little known boutique cigar company… Read More ›
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Altezas Reales 1871 Corona Gorda | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $17.60 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Quantity released: 1000 boxes of 10. Factory: El Titan de Bronze. Made… Read More ›
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Powstanie SBC 22 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. Estelí, Nicaragua. SBC is an acronym for… Read More ›
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Zino Platinum Scepter Series Grand Master | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Binder: USA Connecticut (Aged 4 Years) Filler: Dominican, Peruvian (Aged 4 Years) Size: 5.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $17.60 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: I asked Jeremy Casdagli what makes… Read More ›
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New Sponsor~ Renegade Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
A new sponsor has joined the shadowy club of the katman infrastructure. Renegade Cigars out of Dallas Texas. Where men are men…women are women…boys are boys…girls are girls…armadillos are armadillos…you get the idea. They have begun the journey by not… Read More ›
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C.L.E. Eiroa Dark 11/18 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 6 x 48 x 52 x 48 doo dah…doo dah Strength: Full Price: $16.75 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released May 2023. Quantity released: 500… Read More ›
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DT&T Stillwell Star Holiday Y2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro Filler: Nicaraguan, Cavendish Burley, Golden Virginia, Red Virginia Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $15.99 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: You like pipe… Read More ›
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Los Statos Deluxe Maduro Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Honduran Size: 7 x 49 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.99 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Matt Booth and Justin Andrews (Forged Cigar Co.)…And away we go…. THE… Read More ›
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Carlos & Maria Amorío Corona Gorda by Freud Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican San Vicente Ligero, Ecuadorian Habano Visos, Nicaraguan Seco, Undisclosed Criollo ‘98 Visos Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Capa Especial ~ Hot Hot Hot | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I love finding short lived deals. Yeah, I bought mine before I published this. These cigars are re-vamped 10th Anniversary Tats with the change being an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nic guts instead of the original Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. I… Read More ›
