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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 ›
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Roma Craft L.E. Neanderthal Genetic Deformity ~ Get ‘Em Now! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Limited Edition Neanderthal Genetic Deformity. A story of my lifestyle. Small Batch Cigar has them. Always free shipping. The stats: Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf & Ecuadorian Habano (Barberpole) Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican (Pueblo Nuevo, Olor Ligero), Nicaraguan (Condega, Esteli, Jalapa),… Read More ›
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Brown & Bailey Yemeya Goddess of the Sea Edicion Limitada 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa and Condega (Aged 4 Years) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $20.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Yemeya is a very… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription January 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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Foundation Charter Oak Pegnataro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí and Jalapa Size: 5.5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cap has a cute nipple. I… Read More ›
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Rojas Unfinished Business Corona Gorda | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Mexican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: It is Stick My Hand into Humidor and Review It… Read More ›
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Espinosa Las 6 Provincias ZDT | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 Short Churchill (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is scarred up cigar review Saturday. The Las… Read More ›
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EL Pulpo Octo Ocho Culebra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 Strength: Full Price: $13.67 per stick. $41.00 for the Culebra of 3 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Here’s the thing…in order… Read More ›
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La Palina 1948 Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra Sungrown (Aged 2 years) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $22.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released right after PCA July 2023. Regular production…. Read More ›
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Katman’s Favorite Fivers ~NEW for 2024~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
You can only access these incredible deals from here. Not on CP’s webpage. Yes…I picked the cigars! Many thanks to Cigar Page for this great bunch of cigar fivers for my readers. DISCLAIMER: If my readers spend $59,000,000 in the… Read More ›
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Caldwell™ Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S. Pennsylvania Maduro Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.90 (A couple bucks less online) My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: It’s Useless Cheap Cigar Tuesday…. Read More ›
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H. Upmann Nicaragua Heritage by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Brazilian Size: 6 X 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 (As little as $7 online) My cigars have received 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released 2022. Regular production. “The H…. Read More ›
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Arturo Fuente Sampler 2024 – PACK OF 19 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
THE DIRTY LOW DOWN: I saw this and had to have it. Never thought twice about pulling the trigger. It’s worth the husband beating. I can save up and buy more cigars in 2027. Instead of betting on the games,… Read More ›
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Hyperion by El Titan de Bronze ~ Re-Visited a Year Later | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I gave this cigar a 96 in November 2022. I loved this cigar. It was a small release of 500 boxes of 10. I’ve now had these cigars for over a year. And they are stunning. Once again, I realize… Read More ›
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Definition Cigars Genesis | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Broadleaf Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan (Pueblo Nueva, Ometepe, Condega) Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: “Definition has collaborated with Luciano Mierelles of… Read More ›
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Emilio Audiophile Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 (As little as $8.00 online) My cigars received 2-3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released October 2022. Undisclosed number of cigars released… Read More ›
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$18 Zino Platinum Scepter Grand Master for $4 | Katman
I snagged mine. No time to beg CP to comp me. You won’t find this deal on Cigar Page’s webpage. Seriously. These cigars are $18 a pop anywhere else. I checked. Don’t believe me? Take 5 minutes and double check… Read More ›
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Long Live the King MAD MoFo Belicoso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Corojo ‘98, Pennsylvania Double Ligero Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 (A buck or two less online) My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. Released… Read More ›
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Warped Black Mango Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 My cigars have gotten 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The heft is… Read More ›
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Don Pepin Vegas Cubanas Generosos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $8.70 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. I reviewed the Vegas Cubanas 10-1/2 years ago. Might be a good time to re-visit…. Read More ›
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Foundation Cigar Co. Metapa Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.50 My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I dunced the Foundation Cigar Co. Tabernacle Knight Commander… Read More ›
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The Tabernacle Knight Commander by Foundation Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí and Jalapa Size: 6.75 x 52 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $40.00 My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Debuted at the 2023 PCA. Regular production…. Read More ›
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Viaje Zombie Farmhand Andre 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Proprietary Binder: Undisclosed Proprietary Filler: Undisclosed Proprietary Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.20 I was gifted a few sticks a while back by a secret admirer who promised to blow me if I… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club 5th Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $13.13 ($11.16 after promo code discount) My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. Cigars were aged for 3 years after rolling…. Read More ›
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My Top 32 Cigars of 2023 ~ Rated 96 & Higher | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Instead of choosing my favorite 25 cigars of the year, I veered and decided to just let the numbers speak for themselves. And why is it 25. Where’d that come from. Before you laugh, yes, I am very generous with… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription December 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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Lighter Than Air | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Charlotte has had a viral thing for 5 days and she has politely handed it off to me. Woke up at 2am wth a fully invested head cold. I will be winging it until my sinuses are back to normal…. Read More ›
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$80 Cutter for $530 | Katman
I’m sure schmegeggies are lining up for this deal. A $30 cutter. $50 in gold plating. Serial number for good luck and to mark you paid in full. Wait. A salmon skin roll case: $10. My bad. You can buy… Read More ›
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Sinistro Mr. Desflorado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut-Seed Desflorado Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Colombian, Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 ($9.45 after promo codes) My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released at PCA 2023. Factory:… Read More ›
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Particulares by Sindicato | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 48 Particulares Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $8.50 (As cheap as $6.00 online with promo codes) My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
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Room 101 Farce Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.79 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: If a reviewer refuses to tell you how long his cigars have rested prior to smoking, you should discard any thoughts they… Read More ›
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Casdagli 25 Aniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Peruvian, USA, Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 52 Double Corona Strength: Medium Price: $36.00 My cigars have had over 2 months naked humidor time. Cigars were supplied by Casdagli Cigars. BACKGROUND: Released: August 2023 Cigars… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 20th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 46 Grande Merveille Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars have received over 2 months of naked humidor time. My cigars were gifted by Generalissimo Francisco Franco. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: A… Read More ›
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Highclere Castle Senetjer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 7th Priming Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Undisclosed (Aged 3 Years) Size: 6.75 x 52 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $33.00 My cigars have gotten 4 months of naked humidor time. While the cigars were not released until… Read More ›
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Brothers of the Sabre Brave Robusto by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.9 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $17.00 My cigars have had 3 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Samples were provided by Casdagli Cigars. Debuted at PCA 2023. From Jeremy Casdagli: “The Brave… Read More ›
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Foundation Cigar Charter Oak Pasquale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 48 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. Cigars released:… Read More ›
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Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Honduran Olancho San Agustin Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Piloto Cubano Seco, Piloto Cubano Ligero Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.99 (Can be had for as little as $8.00 online ~… Read More ›
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El Viejo Continente Mare Nostrum Culebras | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Condega, & Ometepe Size: 5.75 x 30 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.65 My cigars have had 3 months naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, never smoke the whole damn thing at… Read More ›
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ATL Good Trouble | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe, Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Jalapa, Estelï Size: 6.5 x 56 Gran Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $13.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From ATL Cigar Co,: “Named in honor… Read More ›
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Amendola NYC Series The West Side Story Switch Blade | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.60 My cigars have had 3 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released April 2023 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: These cigars have been on the… Read More ›
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Stolen Throne Cigars Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Torpedo Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar feels good in the hand. I… Read More ›
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Casdagli D’Boiss DB60 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Colorado Claro Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Costa Rican Size: 4 x 60 Short Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. Casdagli Cigars is a sponsor but that matters not. It… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription November 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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Casa Fernandez (Aganorsa Leaf) Buena Cosecha Corojo 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Reviewers agree. This is an excellent cigar. Having a body of work with thousands of cigar reviews has its perks. I can look back and find great smokes for low coinage. If not now, then when? Wait till I’m 80?… Read More ›
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Black Friday by HVC | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Your wife is out spending all your dough on things for her family. And if there is any scratch left, maybe your family too. If you were kidnapped into going with her, my prayers for your testicles. If you escaped… Read More ›
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Packers vs. Lions ~ GB-19 by Nomad Cigar Co. ~ Rated 97 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
In keeping with the holiday and Thanksgiving football, it seemed a good idea to remind you of an excellent cigar that I reviewed in 2016. Many of you might not like Candela wrappers. I hear you. I can count on… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Manzanita Sale $4.90 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page is selling the Southern Draw Manzanita for $4.90 per stick. Robusto, Toro, and Gordo are all the same price. When the cigar was released, the price tag was $14.99. This is the same cigar. You buy TWO 10-count… Read More ›
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Fratello Lunar Cameroon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 (As little as $13.50 online) My cigars have gotten 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: La Aurora S.A. From Fratello Cigars:… Read More ›
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Brothers of the Sabre Forrader Robusto by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, USA, Zimbabwe (Hybrid Habano seed) Size: 4.9 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Samples were provided by Casdagli Cigars. Debuted at PCA 2023…. Read More ›
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Punch Golden Era | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Habano Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.99 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released May 2023 “The Punch Golden Era is a… Read More ›
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El Septimo Empress of Sheba Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Maduro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. The tobacco has been aged for 5 years so today’s cigar must be raring to… Read More ›
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Viaje Anniversary 15th Anniversary Silver Pt. II | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Varies My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released August 2023. “The three versions—Silver, Gold and Black—all feature a Criollo… Read More ›
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Flash Sale ~ Cigar Page ~ Southern Draw Firethorn | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page is providing this very good cigar for nuttin’ honey. In 2016, I paid nearly $9.00 for the 5.5 x 54 Robusto. Here is what the cigar, in Robusto, goes for from several online retailers at this writing: JR… Read More ›
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Flash Bang ~ Luxury Cigar Club 5th Anniversary Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Hear all about it! An ass tightening, ass squeezing limited amount of these 5th Anniversary cigars from Luxury Cigar Club are still available. Mostly given out to people that don’t deserve them. I whipped Ben into submission to get some… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads La Vereda No. 52 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Jalapa (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano Ligero), Nicaraguan (Estelí Ligero, Seco, Corojo ’99) All Aged 3 Years. Size: 6.5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.60 ($17.75 or lower depending on seller… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ $6.00 Wonder ~ Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I reviewed this cigar in 2014. It is my most often read post with over 14,000 hits. Here are the leaf stats from my 2014 review: Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Honduran Jamastran Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran (Ligero, Viso, Seco) Size:… Read More ›
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~ NEW ~ Value Spotlight Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Starting today, I will be adding new and old reviews of Value Cigars that are affordable and meet the criteria for being decent blends. If you are reading this on a phone, it will be under “Featured Categories” as you… Read More ›
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Veterans Day 2023 | Katman
Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause. ~ Abraham Lincoln Our debt… Read More ›
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Viaje Anniversary 15th Anniversary Gold Pt. II | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Varies My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released August 2023. “The three versions—Silver, Gold and Black—all feature a Criollo… Read More ›
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Viaje Anniversary 15th Anniversary Black Limited Pt. II | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Varies My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released August 2023. “The three versions—Silver, Gold and Black—all feature a Criollo… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ 2019 Isabela Cigar Co. Fire-Crackers | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Johnny Piette is on pause at this writing. This is an opportunity for you to re-visit John’s blends. Piette is a perfectionist who makes cigars that he can smoke right out of the cello…because he has no patience. I know… Read More ›
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Quesada Oktoberfest 2023 Salomon Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.75 x 50/33 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is an extremely limited edition of only 500 boxes of… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ El Viejo Continente The Circus Twister Barberpole | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Claro, Nicaraguan Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Pennsylvania Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $7.00 I aged my cigars naked for two months. BACKGROUND: Go to the El Viejo Continente website here. I discovered… Read More ›
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601 La Bomba Warhead IX Figurado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 BACKGROUND: Factory: AJ Fernandez San Lotano Ocotal, Nicaragua. 5,000 boxes of 10 cigars. Released in July at PCA 2023. From Espinosa Cigars: “What do you… Read More ›
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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef’s Special 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Box Pressed Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 BACKGROUND: Factory: San Lotano factory in Ocatal, Nicaragua Yearly release since 2022. Limited editon: 2500 boxes of 10 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Aromatic… Read More ›
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DT&T Delays Release of New $7.25 Polpetta | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
DT&T Delays Release of New $7.25 Polpetta Until January 2024. PRESS RELEASE 11-1-2023: “Normally delays from intended release dates are the result of either the cigars and/or the packaging not being ready, but this is not the case for Polpetta… Read More ›
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Happy Halloween | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I apologize. I was very young. Find Waldo in the video. I was very young. I’m in the coffin pulling on my monster: (Is Steve flipping off the camera?)
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Value Spotlight ~ Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 44 Lonsdale Strength: Medium Price: 2018: $8.00. 2023: $10.00 but can be had cheaper…a lot cheaper. So many years. So much confusion. I’m… Read More ›
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Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No.2 Belicoso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 Belicoso Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $18.12 (Can be had for as little as $11.00 online) My cigars have received 9 months of naked humidor time. Cigar Aficionado’s #2 Cigar… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription October 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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Room 101 Johnny Tobacconaut 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $10.00 My cigars have had 3-1/2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The wrapper smells good. Caramel, milk chocolate, creamy vanilla, and cotton… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ 2020 Villiger San’Doro Colorado ~ 2023 ~ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 (As little as $5.00 online) I posted this review in August 2020. The cigars are still available. You want a cigar that doesn’t drain… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Manzanita ~ $4.00 ~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Go to sponsor Cigar Page for this deal. SALE EXTENDED.
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Value Spotlight ~ Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 6th Birthday Edition ~ 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Corojo Rosado) Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99) Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99 & Criollo ‘98) Size: 4.5 x 48 Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 by the box. $8.00 in a fiver. I posted this review in 2022. You want… Read More ›
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Illusione Original Documents Maduro 888 Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Size: 6.75 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.65 My cigars have had 6 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: This is a regular production cigar. Illusione changed… Read More ›
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La Gloria Cubana Serie S Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Négro Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 56 Robusto Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.99 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar is dense. The draw… Read More ›
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Wildfire Cigar Company Artaois | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa, Estelí) Size: 5.25 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. Released July 2023. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar queefs and… Read More ›
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Flor de D’Crossier Seleccion Escogida Lumina | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Jalapa (Aged 5 Years) Size: 7 x 49 Double Corona or Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co:… Read More ›
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Y Panda by Luciano Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ’98 Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca, Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa and Estelí Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.20 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Y… Read More ›
