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Deals on 2 New Casa Carrillo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My sickness continues. There is no such thing as too much or I think I have enough. Discounts on 2 new cigars from Casa Carrillo available from non-sponsor Cigars International. The first is Perez Carrillo La Historia Silk by Casa… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ AJ Fernandez New World Decenio ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras Size: 6.5 x 54 Toro (Soft Box-Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Date Released: 2025 PCA Show Factory: San Lotano, Ocotál, Nicaragua May 19, 2026 Update: I love this cigar. It packs… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2021) ~ Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Diamond L.E. 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 X 54 Toro Diamond Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.85 in 2020 ~ $10.00 in 2026 May 18, 2026 Update: It’s early evening and I’m sitting here enjoying what just might be my… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2025) ~ La Gloria Cubana 8th Street | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Full Price: $21.99 Date Released: October 2022 Quantity Released: 5,000 boxes of 10 Factory: El Titan de Bronze May 18, 2026 Update: I gently pulled… Read More ›
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Up to 63% Off S.T. Dupont Lighters | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I zoomed with world traveler Charlie Schink yesterday. He brought to my attention that Cigar Page has my favorite lighter, S.T. Dupont Fluo MaxiJet Torch. I paid $120 for mine in 2015. Now, they are well over $300. At best,… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2020) ~ Diamond Crown Maduro by JC Newman | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Selection of 5 different fillers from the Caribbean and Central America Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.93 in 2020 ~ $17.00 in 2026 May 17, 2026 Update: I’ve been staring… Read More ›
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Rich Guys Alert et. al. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I hate Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub. I know some of you have unregimented amounts of discretionary cash. We salute you. Damn your eyes. These are the deals. I included a couple that won’t rip your wife’s heart out…. Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ HVC La Rosa 520 Rare of Rare | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Edit
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 Date Released: 2022 Quantity Released: 500 boxes of 10 Factory: El Titan de Bronze May 15, 2026… Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Year of the Pausers ~ Michelle’s Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro “cultivo tonto” Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Size: 6 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.75 Date Released: March 2026 Quantity Released: 2700 boxes of 14 ~ (7-Michelle’s cigars & 7-Tom’s cigars) Factory:… Read More ›
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CP+ Members Only Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Thanks to Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub, I was delivered notification of this sale via email this evening. Cigar Page Plus is a members only club. It has a one time fee of $100. Hundreds of cigar deals that… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2018) ~ MBombay Gaaja Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Hybrid (Connecticut Desflorado & Mejorado 2004) Binder: Ecuadorian HVA Mejorado Seco Filler: Dominican HVA Mejorado Ligero, Dominican Criollo 98 Viso, Ecuadorian Criollo 98 Viso, Peruvian Hybrid Habano, Paraguayan Hybrid Habano 2000 Viso Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength:… Read More ›
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A Gaggle of Deals | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Thanks to Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub, I found deals galore. Click on the photos below. These are a mere fraction of what’s available if you sign up with your email. At least once a day, at no charge… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2024) ~ 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 (2024) May 13, 2026 Update: Either I have sympathetic Hantavirus, or I have the killer flu. But I still think about cigars. THE WHOLE… Read More ›
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AJ Fernandez Amar ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: 6 x 56 (Toro) Strength: Medium – Medium+ Body: Medium Price: $11.00 MSRP for the Toro Factory/Blender: San Lotano Factory, Ocotal, Nicaragua / AJ Fernandez Release Date: May 2026 I’ll just say… Read More ›
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We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Cigar Reviewers ~ Unco B Strikes Again | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Tasting notes? How many times can a reviewer write the same flavors over, and over, and over? Thanks for asking. A gabillion times. Let Unco B’s Stogie Diary put you at ease. Read “Where the Hell is the Coffee?”
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Katman Rekap (2019) ~ Aging Room Solera Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Dominican Habano Filler: Dominican Habano Size: 4.75 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $7.95 in 2019 ~ $10.00 in 2026 BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “Inspired by the Solera aging method used for blending Sherry and Port… Read More ›
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Tradecraft The Azorian | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 7th Priming Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatran Filler: Pennsylvania, Ecuadorian Puntiao Habano, Corojo, and Criollo ‘98 Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 Date Released: November 2025 Quantity Released: 150 boxes of 12 Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura,… Read More ›
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Private Sale ~ Alec Bradley Fine and Rare ~ For Katman Readers Only | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub really came through for us. Since we partnered up, we’ve discussed the ways we might bring serious deals to the flock. The cult. The followers who are disavowed for giving a thumbs up to… Read More ›
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Unco B Lays Out the Leaves | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is something I’ve wanted to research in detail forever. But I’m too lazy. So, Brendan did it. Way to go young guys. Unco B provides a chart, that I guarantee you will want to keep, that lays out often… Read More ›
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Penn Standard LE Stars & Stripes Salamone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania-grown Broadleaf Maduro / Connecticut Shade ~ Aged 5 Years Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Esteli ~ Aged 5 Years Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Condega, Habano Copan, Habano Estelï ~ Aged 8 Years Size: 7.1 x 58 Salamone Strength: Medium/Full Price: 15.00… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2023) ~ CAO BX3 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Brazilian, Honduran, Mexican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.49 in 2023 ~ $10.60 in 2026 I have had these cigars marinating naked in my humidor for nearly 5… Read More ›
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Private Dunbarton Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page is providing 33% off on a wide variety of my favorite cigars. 25 different choices. A very private sale. The sale ends on Friday May 8 at 11:59pm ET. GO TO CIGAR PAGE HERE. OR…if you’re in a… Read More ›
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May Contest Winner Announced | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
10 simple systems were used in picking the winner: 1. Community Voting 2. Closest Guess 3. Activity-Based Selection 4. Themed Draw 5. QR Code Scavenger Hunt 6. Golden Ticket Hunt 7. Balloon Pop Surprise 8. Judging Panel 9. Flash Mob… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2024) ~ Alfonso Gran Selección Estelares | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Peruvian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Strength: Medium Price: $50.00 May 6, 2026 Update: This was part of my top cigars of 2024. My cigars have had 5 months of naked humidor time. Only… Read More ›
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Last Chance ~ La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 008 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Thanks to Unco B, I had the opportunity to buy this cigar. I found a deal for you on April 22. And the cigars sold out in minutes. Stupid me, I didn’t move quickly enough. Now, thanks to the Dr…. Read More ›
