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‘G’ Series Marevas from Gellis Family Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano 2000 Rosada Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Binder: Nicaraguan Size: 5.125 x 43 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My sticks received only one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La iSLA From Gellis Family Cigars: “The first release… Read More ›
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Davidoff Colorado Claro Special ‘T’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Sungrown Binder: Dominican Hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco Filler: Dominican 2x Piloto Seco | 2x San Vicente Visus Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $28.70 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. The cigar… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Skinny Monster Drac Cazadores | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 My Skinny Monsters have had 3 months of naked humidor time. The Drac was the first blend of the Monster Series released in… Read More ›
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Illusione Jeremy Piven Collection PIV Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 2012 (Aganorsa) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.95 My cigars have had a little over 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released 2021. Actor Jeremy Piven worked… Read More ›
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Katman’s Great 8 Southern Draw Cigars Flight ~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page comes through again. Katman’s Great 8 Southern Draw Flight $39.00 Free Shipping! Each sampler of 8 includes: 2 x Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Lonsdale (6″x44) 2 x Southern Draw Kudzu Oscuro Lancero (7.5″x40) 2 x Southern Draw… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.95 BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza, S.A. The Four Kicks Mule Kick has been a yearly release since 2012. This year is… Read More ›
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C.L.E. Eiroa Dark Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $15.70 BACKGROUND: From C.L.E. Cigar Company: “A Honduran puro that was released in May 2019. The Eiroa Dark is made at our Aladino… Read More ›
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HVC Hot Cake Golden Line | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $8.30 My cigars have acquired naked humidor time just shy of 2 months. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos HVC,… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription August 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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Surrogates Animal Cracker AC550 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months of naked humidor time. The Surrogates line from Tatuaje has been in production since 2012 under the… Read More ›
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Hoyo de Monterrey The Illusione of Excalibur No. 1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo 2012 Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Criollo & Corojo (1996, 1998, 2006) Size: 7.25 x 54 Double Corona Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$20.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. Plus,… Read More ›
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Room101 Namakubi Ranfla 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Dominican, Honduran Size: 5.5 x 50 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. But also, 18 months of box time as they were released in November… Read More ›
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New from Highclere Castle: The Senetjer Cigar & Ltd Ed. Barrel Aged Gin | Cigar Reviews from the Katman
All photos courtesy of Highclere Castle Gin. Celebrating the 100th Year Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, Highclere Castle Gin is releasing a revolutionary blend of gin as well as another killer cigar made in conjunction… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 3.5 x 50 Petit Robusto Strength: Full Price: $7.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. The Robusto was Cigar Aficionado’s 2020… Read More ›
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Dapper ‘HolySmoke Genesis’ Figurado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí – La Joya), Nicaraguan (Jalapa – Cofradía), Nicaraguan (Condega) Size: 6.5 x 28 x 52 Figurado Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.67 My cigars have had nearly… Read More ›
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Viaje Birthday Blend 2023 Torpedo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.26 My sticks have had 3-1/2 months of naked humidor time. There is so much erroneous information out there that I’m not going to… Read More ›
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Avo Seasons Limited Edition 2023 Summer | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican: San Vicente Seco, Hybrid 192 Viso (Aged 14 years) Size: 6.625 x 50 Double Tapered Diadema Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 My cigars have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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Emilio Papa Joe | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Filler: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I thought this would be a good time to… Read More ›
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Davidoff Nicaragua Series Robusto Box Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $18.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co.: “Inspired by the… Read More ›
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Viaje Summer Series Flashing Thunder Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 I’ve had my sticks laying prostrate naked in the sand for two months. There is zero background information. It is a limited release as… Read More ›
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La Palina 125 Años (125th Anniversary) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 (Still available online) I’ve had my cigars marinating naked for 3 months. Plus, they received 16 months of box time as the cigar debuted at… Read More ›
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Freud Cigar Co. Limited Edition Sigmund Chapter One: The Disruptor | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed (five different fillers) Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona/Robusto Extra/Big Motha’ Strength: Medium/Full Price: $44.00 I have had my cigars resting naked for two months. There is no information about the aging of the… Read More ›
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Unicorn ~ RoMa Craft CroMagnon EMH Black Irish ~ 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Candela, Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Extra Fatty Boy Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Unavailable My cigars have had a few months of naked humidor time plus 5 years of box time. This… Read More ›
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Casdagli Cigars Dips Its Toes into A Brave New World | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am so happy to welcome Casdagli Cigars as a sponsor on this glorious day of August 1, 2023. I have been a shameless fanboy of first Bespoke, and then Casdagli, since 2016. I have reviewed more than two dozen… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 15th Anniversary Rosado Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Fino Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time…plus 5 years of box time. BACKGROUND: Cigars were released in… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription July 2023 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
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Warped Sky Moon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Criollo’ 98, Jalapa Medio Tiempo Size: 5.5 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 I’ve had my sticks marinating naked for 9 weeks. BACKGROUND: Released June 2023 500… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Brick House Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
At the end of my head cold, but too soon to provide a responsible palate result. I thought I’d remind you of a very good, reasonably priced cigar. I first published this review January 2020. Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan… Read More ›
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Sinistro NV Lancero Luxury Cigar Club Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am re-posting a review of this fine, fine cigar. It is part of the new Katman Special Sampler sold by Luxury Cigar Club. Wrapper: Corojo Maduro (10 Years Aged) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero,… Read More ›
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Espinosa Wasabi (2018) Redux | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Can’t get rid of my head cold and sinusitis so I continue to show you some cigars I enjoyed and are still available for sale. In this case, the Espinsosa Wasabi is one of those reasonably priced excellent cigars. Reviews… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ Sinistro Mr. Red ‘Redux 2023’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m still out of service due to a head cold and sinusitis. I’ve been re-posting older reviews for cigars that are still available…and sticks that I want to remind you about. Not every cigar is going to be a steal…. Read More ›
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Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum Lonsdale ‘Redux 2023’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Still sick with a head cold virus and sinusitis. Here is a great cigar that you will need to hunt for. There are other sizes available. I first reviewed this cigar November 2021. Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano ~ Medio Tiempo Binder:… Read More ›
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Warped The Devil’s Hands ‘Redux’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My head cold has morphed to sinusitis as diagnosed by this morning’s visit to urgent care…So, I am using this time to remind you of some gems I smoked that are still available. Warped The Devil’s Hands is a limited-edition… Read More ›
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Daughters of the Wind Pony Express Ltd Ed. by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Another bloody head cold hit me overnight. I had planned on reviewing this morning but nooooo….So, I am re-posting a review of Casdagli Cigars Daughters of the Wind Pony Express. This is an exclusive from Small Batch Cigar only. I… Read More ›
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Warped Eagles Descent 2022 (2023) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Another bloody head cold hit me overnight. I had planned on reviewing this morning but nooooo….So, I am re-posting a review of Warped Eagles Descent that was released in 2022 and not only was it a great stick, but it… Read More ›
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2012 by Oscar Barber Pole (2023) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’ve been re-posting older reviews for cigars still available and ones that I wanted to remind you about. Not every cigar is going to be a steal. But in the case of this review, Cigar Page is selling this cigar… Read More ›
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A Nod to Rod ~ PerfecDraw ~ 2018 Best Cigar Accessory | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m re-posting the celebration of Perfec Cigar Solutions winning Best Cigar Accessory as voted on in Cigar Journal Magazine. I ain’t whistlin’ Dixie when I laud his work in my reviews. Congratulations to our friend, Dr. Rod Kurthy, for walking… Read More ›
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Caldwell Anastasia Yellow Label 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 These cigars were released in June 2022. There are four sizes that range in price from $22-$30 each. Only 750 boxes of 25 four sizes… Read More ›
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Available Unicorn ~ Isabela Cigar Time-Traveler 2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Re-posting some older reviews has shown to be popular. I’m a long time fan of Isabela Cigars. I reviewed this cigar December 2019. AND…there are cigars still available. What? Now these incredible sticks have 4 more years of age on… Read More ›
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Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf USA Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Size: 5.5 x 50 Corona Gorda Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 This cigar has had two months of naked humidor time. I’m trusting my luck that this should be… Read More ›
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La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My wife and I both have head colds which means no sense of taste. I thought this a good opportunity to remind you of great every day, reasonably priced cigars. I reviewed this cigar in June 2019. A solid everyday… Read More ›
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Free Will by Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My wife and I both have head colds which means no sense of taste. I thought this a good opportunity to remind you of great every day, reasonably priced cigars while I sit by the pool as gorgeous Nubian women… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Guardian of the Farm Cerberus Lonsdale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My wife and I both have head colds which means no sense of taste. I thought this a good opportunity to remind you of great every day, reasonably priced cigars while I read all the nice things that the cigar… Read More ›
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Simon Rojas 32nd Anniversary Maduro Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
My wife and I both have head colds which means no sense of taste. I thought this a good opportunity to remind you of great every day, reasonably priced cigars while I whine like a little girl because I don’t… Read More ›
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Lazy, Hazy Fun & Blooper Day | Katman
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SP1014 Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Mexican San Andres (Barrel Aged) Filler: Undisclosed (5 Different Leaves) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 A close friend sent me the cigars. They have had several months of humidor time. BACKGROUND: Sanjay… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana Unico Salomon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Candela, Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 64 Salomon Strength: Medium Price: $35.80 My stick has nearly a year of naked humidor time. No idea what is ahead of me other than a very long review…. Read More ›
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Barba Amarilla 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Sungrown Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa C98 Filler: 3 Different Nicaraguan Visos, Dominican Republic C98 Hybrid Ligero, US Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Ligero Size: 5.625 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.99 My cigars have had a… Read More ›
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Caldwell Crafted & Curated Long Live the King 11/07 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 54 Toro Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 BACKGROUND: Only 225 boxes of 10 sticks were released. The cigar is also called a Pregnant Toro. From Caldwell Cigars: “Caldwell’s Crafted and… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club SNBN by Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My cigars have been sunbathing naked on the beach of Lake Michigan for 3 months. BACKGROUND: Released August 2022 From Luxury Cigar Club: “Luxury Cigar… Read More ›
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Illusione Allegria Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 2006 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.90 My sticks have had nearly two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Agricola Ganadera Norteña S.A. Releases July 2022 Regular Production From… Read More ›
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Olmec Maduro Corona Gorda by Foundation Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Full Price: $12.50 My cigars have been marinating naked in my humidor for over 3 months. BACKGROUND: From Foundation Cigars: “The Heart Land of the… Read More ›
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Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Agustin | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran. Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.37 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Plasencia Cigars: “Plasencia Cosecha 146 is an exclusive blend of tobacco from… Read More ›
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Misc. | Katman
Duck… …and Cover Before… …and After. No idea what Matt wrote… Me completing penis removal… I know it must be Hanukkah somewhere… And then later, my world-famous latkes… Giving a young Stewart Copeland drum lessons…before he transitioned. My true love…
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Ferio Tego Timeless Ten Years | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $18.50 The cigar has gotten two months of naked humidor time. I only found a few reviews. Nobody went nuts. Everyone was polite. As… Read More ›
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Don Reynaldo 70th by Warped Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Length: 6.5 x 48 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 My cigars have been naked in my humidor for 2 months. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Warped Cigars owner, Kyle Gellis, credits his… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dual Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 (Jalapa & Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $11.50 My cigars have had only 1-1/2 months of naked humi time. Clearly, a spoiler alert. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
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A Passing | Katman
My second cousin, Fred Selden, is gone. Fred was 5 years older than me and grew up in Los Angeles. He became an iconic reed player who did thousands of recording sessions. First and foremost, Fred was a jazzer from… Read More ›
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Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 (aged six years) & Corojo ‘99 Size: 4.5 x 48 (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 My cigars have been streaking naked across the quad at Marquette for… Read More ›
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Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 60 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 These cigars have been sitting naked in my humidor for 5 months. You cannot buy this cigar as only a small amount was… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription June 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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HVC Black Friday 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano ‘92 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.50 My cigars have been lying naked in my humidor for 4 months. Original release was October 2022. Therefore, the cigar has had an… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club Viva La Vida Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 7 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $17.17 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “This is the… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club Choshi by Artesano Del Tobacco Blended by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $12.63 The cigars have laid nude in my humidor for 3 months. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Artesano Del Tobacco is renowned for their… Read More ›
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Casdagli Mareva JURE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.25 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $30.00 My stick has had 3 months of naked humidor time. Funny thing about my cigar. Instead of the name, JURE…it says JURA. I spoke to Andrew… Read More ›
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Liga Privada Único Serie Year of the Rat 2020 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.99 (When released) This cigar has had substantial humidor time. Should be interesting to see how it fared over the last 3… Read More ›
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Bunny Droppings Wabbit Season 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Size: 7 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 This cigar has one month of naked humi time. I received this cigar in the Luxury Cigar Club Palladium Subscription box of 5… Read More ›
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AT LAST! New Products from “Perfec Cigar Solutions” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Would you like to win new “Perfec Cigar Solutions” products? A contest, or two or three, will be announced very soon…watch this space. VISIT PERFEC CIGAR SOLUTIONS TO READ ALL THE INFO THAT’S FIT TO PRINT ABOUT THESE PRODUCTS AND… Read More ›
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HVC 10th Anniversary Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Rosado) Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Corojo 2012, Criollo ‘98 Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $13.90 My cigars have been laying naked in my humidor for two months. Release: 2,000… Read More ›
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Padrón Family Reserve No. 95 Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 These cigars were released in March of 2022. Number of Cigars Released: Unknown BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Available in both sun-grown natural and maduro wrapper,… Read More ›
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Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Toro 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.99 My sticks have been on a nude beach in downtown Milwaukee for 3-1/2 months. The sticks were released in February 2023. Only 2750… Read More ›
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Unicorn Alert! ~ Saka Dondurma ‘2019’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Hybrid Criollo Ligero (Aged 5 Years), Nicaraguan Corojo ’98, Nicaraguan Criollo’ 99, & Wisconsin Comstock Size: 6 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: Originally $15.90 in 2019. You can’t buy them… Read More ›
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ADVentura Barbarroja’s Invasion Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Medio Tiempo Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $14.20 BACKGROUND: Released August 2022 Regular production Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura Aging: Raw tobacco between 4-5 years, rolled cigars 4-5 months THE… Read More ›
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Four Kicks Capa Especial Lancero Limited Edition 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7,5 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 My sticks have had a bit over 3 months of lazing about naked in my humidor. Once again, it is déjà vu all… Read More ›
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Casdagli D’Boiss DB52 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Costa Rican Size: 4.75 x 52 Petit Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 My sticks have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released in May 2022. Jeremy Casdagli has not disclosed the number… Read More ›
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El Güegüense 5 Year Aniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa Size: 4.75 x 60 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 This cigar has had 2 years 8 months of humidor time. BACKGROUND: These cigars were released in September… Read More ›
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100 Fundadores Poker Selection | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Peruvian Pelo de Oro Filler: Caribbean & Central American Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 The cigars have been sitting unclothed in my humidor for nearly two months. BACKGROUND: Blend designed by Felipe… Read More ›
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Tatuaje Tuxtla Lomo de Cerdo (Pork Tenderloin) L.E. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.125 8 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $12.00 I’ve kept this cigar naked, against its will, in my humidor for two months. BACKGROUND: Not much info on this cigar other… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads Mil Días Marranitos E648 LE 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 6.125 x 48 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 My cigars have laid nude with their genitals exposed in my humidor for 7 weeks. I’ve ridiculed the cigars for their Hollywood… Read More ›
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HSC Hugo by Warped Cigars (SBC Exclusive) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Corojo, HVA, Dominican Piloto Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 I’ve had these cigars running wild and naked in my humidor for 6 weeks. Another limited production that I feel… Read More ›
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ATL Cigar Co. Wise Blood | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado HVA Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 42 Lonsdale Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $9.99 My cigars have spent one month naked in my humidor. I believe this is a regular production cigar. BACKGROUND: Released March… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Member May 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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Cohiba Spectre 2023 (2022) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Hybrid of Cuban-seed Pelo de Oro and Connecticut-seed Filler: Dominican Piloto Cuban-seed, Honduran Jamastran, La Entrada & Olancho San Agustin, Nicaraguan Estelí (Viso and Ligero) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $129.99 I’ve had… Read More ›
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CAO Amazon Basin LE 2023 Extra Añejo Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian Bragança, Colombian, Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.99 I’ve had my cigars lying nude in my humidor for 3 months. Even though this was an extremely limited release, there… Read More ›
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Davidoff Dominicana | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Republic – Hybrid 257 Binder: Ecuador – Hybrid 151 Filler: Dominican Republic – San Vicente Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Seco, Dominican Republic – Piloto Visus, Corojo 99 Seco, Yamasa Visus Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price:… Read More ›
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Felipe Gregorio 30 Aniversario Don Felipe XLP | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: 10-year Costa Rican Pelo de Oro Filler: 22-year-old Honduran Habano ‘98 Copan Ruinas Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $40 Only 7500 cigars were released 2 years ago last month. They aren’t cheap. And… Read More ›
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Freud Cigar Co. AlterEgo Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Sumatran Filler: Dominican Pelo de Oro/Corojo/Havana 92/Barrel Aged Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium-Full Price: $28.00 This photo comes through the courtesy of Freud Cigar Co.: I have two cigars sitting… Read More ›
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Meerapfel Cigar Meir Master Blend Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Vintage African Cameroon Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 7 x 47 Churchill Strength: Full Price: $50.80 I’ve had my cigars running wild in the streets for nearly two months. And yes, I realize that I am once again reviewing… Read More ›
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Davidoff Millennium Lancero Limited Edition 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexico – Sumatra Seco Filler: Dominican Republic – Mejorado Seco / Piloto Seco / San Vicente Visus / Yamasa Ligero Size: 7 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $29.00 I’ve had my cigars ruminating and raving naked… Read More ›
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Wildfire The Intro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelï & Jalapa), U.S.A. Pennsylvanian Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 I reviewed the new Wildfire The Wanderer yesterday and found it to be a very good cigar…. Read More ›
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Wildfire Wanderer Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Dominican Piloto, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Pennsylvanian Broadleaf, Paraguayan Size: 5.25 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.99 I received these cigars a month ago and since they are extremely limited, I will review them in… Read More ›
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Punch Spring Roll | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: U.S.A. Broadleaf Filler: Colombian, Dominican, Mexican, U.S.A. Broadleaf Size: 4.5 x 50 Petit Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.99 Released: Feb. 1, 2023 Cigars Released: 5,000 – 25 Count Boxes Every reviewer is on the General Cigar… Read More ›
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Viaje Honey & Hand Grenades The Falchion Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.20 This is a limited release, but quantities are a mystery. Only a few online stores still have them for sale. The cigars, according… Read More ›
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Megilla from Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 6 x 54 Torpedo Strength: Full Price: $4.00 My sticks have been marinating naked for 4-1/2 months. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Page: “Megilla is a full-flavored, full-bodied, boutique Nicaraguan gem. If you’re… Read More ›
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Boneshaker Tombstone Morning Star | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $6.00 The cigar came out in 2021. The only big online store that I found that carries them is JR Cigars. The retail… Read More ›
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Humo Jaguar Grande ~ “Original 2011 Cigar” ~ Limited Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Oscuro Viso Binder: Honduran (Talanga) Filler: Honduran Cuban-seed Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Medium Price: $12.80 I’ve had my sticks aging naked in my humidor for 3 months. BACKGROUND: I reviewed this cigar in 2014 and gave it… Read More ›
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La Gloria Cubana Society Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Olancho San Agustin Binder: Honduran Jamastran Filler: Honduran Jamastran and La Entrada Size: 6.25 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 I seem to have ventured into the lane of reviewing expensive cigars lately. I shall… Read More ›
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Sommelier Premier Cru by SOMM | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican (1997 Harvest) Binder: Dominican (2007 Harvest) Filler: Dominican San Vicente viso 2018/Peruvian Pelo de Pro Visas from 2017/ BVS African hybrid 2017 Size: 6 x 49 Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $30.00 I am diving headfirst into this cigar… Read More ›
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Sommelier BDX Robusto by SOMM | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso Filler: Honduran Broadleaf, Mexican San Andrés, Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 I am diving headfirst into this cigar review totally blind. Haven’t smoked one… Read More ›
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Warped The Devil’s Hands | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ’99 Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaragua Criollo ’98 and Corojo ’99 Size: 6 x 44 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From the Warped… Read More ›
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Davidoff Year of the Rabbit Limited Edition 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuador – Hybrid 238 Binder: Mexico – Negro San Andres Filler: Dominican Republic – Yamasa Visus / San Vicente Ligero / San Vicente Seco / Piloto SecoFiller:Nicaragua – Esteli Seco Size: 5-15/16” x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium Price: $50.00… Read More ›
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NV Edition Lancero by Sinistro Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Corojo Maduro (10 Years Aged) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero, Pennsylvania Ligero, Dominican Olor Size: 7 x 44 Lancero Strength: Full Price: $20.00+ BACKGROUND: These cigars were released in 2022. I’ve had this Lancero… Read More ›
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Valacari Astronomia Pre-Release | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe, Esteli, Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 BACKGROUND: From the Valacari Cigars website: “Introducing the Astronomia. Our newest and most limited core line. Inspired by Astronomy and… Read More ›
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La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano / Connecticut Broadleaf for Football Design Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.625 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 These sticks have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Made for Super Bowl LVII. 1000 Boxes… Read More ›
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Freud Cigars Limited Edition Agape | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Varietal Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $30.00 BACKGROUND: From Freud Cigars: THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: My enlarged schnoz starts at the foot and picks up aromas of strong clove and potent… Read More ›
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Valacari MK19 Black Iris | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Box pressed Strength: Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have been living on chaise lounges in all their nakedness in my Spring Break humidor for two months. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: If… Read More ›
