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Ezra Zion Sword Demon Slayer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: 10-year-aged Criollo 98 Binder: Undisclosed (Aged 6-12 years) Filler: Undisclosed (Aged 6-12 years) Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Box Press Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. With the advertised aging on… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BCN-143 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Photo is Alec Bradley Fine & Rare A911)-FYT 2024: Wrapper: Honduran Trojes Criollo ‘98 Binder: Honduran Trojes, Nicaraguan Estelí Filler: Honduran Jamastran Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Jalapa Criollo ’98, Honduran Trojes Criollo ’98, Honduran Trojes Corojo ’99, Honduran Jamastran Corojo, &… Read More ›
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I Got Covid, baaby… | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Damn rotty luck. I was diagnosed with Covid a few days ago. The doc gave me 6 months. I told him I can’t pay. He said OK you got a year. Badda boom…thank you, Rodney. All those BJ stories I… Read More ›
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Winner of SWAG Daddy Contest Announced! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Thanks to everyone for participating in the SWAG Daddy Contest. The winner is Nic Thelen. Small Batch Cigar will be reaching out to you to make arrangements for you to receive your package. You have till noon CT on Friday… Read More ›
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“Forbidden Planet” Actor Earl Holliman Dies | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
In 1983, during the bizarre days of being an L.A. recording studio owner and personal manager to Butch (Eddie Munster) Patrick, I met the movie icon while in the green room of The Mike Douglas Show. This is the story:… Read More ›
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Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 (aged 10 years) & Corojo ‘99 Size: 4.5 x 48 (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.99 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Andrew… Read More ›
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Principle Aviator Series 10th Anniversary Petite Cochon Volant | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Monte Plata Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 4.25 x 58 Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 Factory: Kelner My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: It is no easy feat undressing this… Read More ›
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Ménage à trois ~ Arturo Fuente Hemingway Untold Short Story Maduro, Viaje Skull and Bones Tsar Bomba Camo Red, Viaje Skull and Bones Tsar Bomba Camo Blue | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Once again, I put my wisdom aside for three short reviews…missed the boat once again as my fingers know no boundaries…maybe next time. To make things worse, I added my musical encounter with a Charlie Manson clone at the end… Read More ›
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Double Trouble ~ Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull & Southern Draw Decennium | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I threw two reviews together. The plan was to make them short. Maybe next time… Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 3.5 x 55 Short… Read More ›
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SBC COTM Available Now for Limited Time | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Small Batch Cigar: We are excited to finally have a cigar of the month club! Will be offering 100 spots for the first go. Our idea is to only provide unique and exciting cigars for the COTM club and… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Monster Mash 2024 ‘Bride’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto ‘Box Pressed’ Strength: Medium Price: $12.50 Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. Estelí, Nicaragua Quantities Released: 13,000 boxes of 14 cigars in Monster Mash Sampler THE WHOLE… Read More ›
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H. Upmann 180th Anniversary L.E. Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Medio Tiempo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 50 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.50 Released: July 2024 Quantities Released: 500 boxes of 10 cigars. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “Made in Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez, the 180th Anniversary… Read More ›
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Ramón Allones – Allones No. 2 Edición Limitada 2019 ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Campanas Strength: Medium Price: €15.90 Euros in 2020 Box Date: Apr. 2020 First half: OK so, I know exactly what my venerated reader is saying: our Georg starts off dangling… Read More ›
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Somm BDX Blanc Toro Prensado LE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut (aged for 3 years, from 2020) Binder: Ecuadorian Habano (aged for 3 years, from 2020), Filler: Nicaraguan Seco Estelï (aged for 3 years, from 2020), Nicaraguan Viso Estelï (aged for 3 years, from 2020), Honduran Seco Jamastran… Read More ›
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My Close Encounter of the First Kind | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I published this story in May, 2013. I’ve never told this story to anyone but a few close friends. That is because telling this story makes people think I’m bloody nuts. I had a very close encounter of the first… Read More ›
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Short Stack: Warped Bits of Havana & Cavalier Genève BII Viso Jalapa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Two Reviews in One: Warped Bits of Havana Seleccion de Capital 2024 & Cavalier Genève BII Viso Jalapa Tempura Warped Bits of Havana Seleccion de Capital 2024 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan AGANORSA… Read More ›
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Viaje Craft Series For the Love of the Leaf | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 Factory: AGANORSA My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: So many Viaje blends. So little money. It’s like… Read More ›
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Small Batch Cigar COTM November 2024 Unveiling | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
VALUE OF THIS PACKAGE IS $71.00! A savings of $21 over retail price. Small Batch Cigar is proud to offer the best value in Cigar of the Month Clubs! We pride ourselves on world class customer service, expert shipping, and… Read More ›
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Paul Stulac Cigars Post Script San Andrés | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $6.59 My cigars received one week of naked humidor time. Dry boxed two days. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, scroll back up and look at… Read More ›
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Keybord Memorees | Cgar Rvuews by the Kaman
THE keyboard is goihg to make a iig difference ih fouling up tye way I type ad how fast I can typed. I have to lerh how to type all over agaun. Oy gevalt.
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SWAG Daddy Contest! | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
CONTEST ENDED – CONTEST ENDED – CONTEST ENDED – CONTEST ENDED WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 2, 2024!!!!!!!!! Your comment can snag an incredible swag package from Small Batch Cigar! Contest Details: How to Enter: Comment on posts right here… Read More ›
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Paul Stulac Cigars White Blinding Light Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo 98 Filler: Nicaraguan Viso & Double Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.50 My cigars received one month of humidor aging and several years of box aging. BACKGROUND: From Paul… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription October 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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Plasencia Cosecha 149 Cortez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Olancho San Agustín Binder: Honduran Jamastran Valley Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Honduran Olancho San Agustín Size: 5.75 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.90 Factory: Plasencia Tabacos de Oriente S.A. My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6.875 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: €9.50 (If you know where to look here on the old continent) $13.00 in the U.S. Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza ~ Santiago,… Read More ›
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5 Mini Reviews: Luciano Underrated, Viaje White Label Project Szivar EL, Armando Artamendi Cabinet Selection Sun Grown, Lovely Cigars Bay City Maduro, Peter James Emergence | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Writing 5 mini reviews is dumb. Why do I do it? Dunno. I will never do it again. 6,002 words, man. The Unabomber’s manifesto was shorter. I picked the wrong time to give up snorting Flakka. These reviews were written… Read More ›
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The Perez 58 – The Cuban Farm Roll ~ Guest Review by Charlie Schink (Our Man in Zambia) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 6 x 58 Strength: Medium Rolled: Mid-2023 Price: $25 This review is possible because there exists a Cuban “shadow market” here in the United States which I will explain at the end of… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Juarez OBS ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Each: €6.50 Euro ($6.75 USD) Capa: México San Andrés Capote: Ecuador Sumatra Tripa: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic La Fuerza: Medium Format: 4.75 x 52 Fabricante: Tabacalera Pichardo First half: And now for something completely different…. After having regaled you with what… Read More ›
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6 Mini Reviews: United Cigars Red Anchor, Illusione Group of Five, Room 101 Daikoku, The Wise Man Corojo, Isla del Cocodrilo, The Revivalist | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am following Daniel Pérez’s lead by providing 6 reviews in 1 post. It is an easy and lazy way out when I don’t feel especially creative. Each review was written on a different day so there is some overlap… Read More ›
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Chillin’ Bull Moose – Guest Review by Dr. Alex Wu (Our Man in Madison) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Gigantes Strength: Medium/Full (allegedly; read on) PRELIMINARIES: Purchased from a local smoke shop in a well-maintained humidor. Aging time is known only to the good Lord above. $7 bucks…. Read More ›
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Aging Room Bin No. 2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí and Jalapa Size: 5.75 x 54 C Major Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Release Date: March 2019 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Dry boxed 2… Read More ›
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Por Larrañaga Edición Regional 5ta Avenida (2017) ~ Guest Review by Georg Babbs (Our Man in Europe) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.88 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium Price: €10.20 in 2018 First half: Last time on the Katman channel, we talked about what turned out to be the poster boy for the perfect Cuban… Read More ›
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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 ›
