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Katman Rekap (2015) ~ La Flor Dominicana La Nox | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican Piloto and Pelo de Oro Size: 6.5 x 50 Toro Extra Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 in 2015 ~ $15.00 in 2026 April 17, 2026 Update: This was my #16 cigar of… Read More ›
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Deals on Montecristo, Dunbarton, et al. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Deals from JR Cigars, Best Cigar Prices, and Cigar Page. Holy shitstorm! First up is the deal that returned like the STD your Aunt Ronnie gave you. Montecristo Nicaragua 2000 Lt. Ed. Retails at $210.00. I lost count of the… Read More ›
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Domain Cigars Entropy ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf (USA) Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: Toro (6 x 52) (also available in multiple vitolas) Strength: Medium → Full Price: ~$12.00–$15.00 (varies by retailer) Date Released: 2023 (initial production release) Blenders: Daniel Lance, Esteban Disla Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
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Kelner L.E. 80th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Dominican, Undisclosed Size: 7 x 50 Diadema Strength: Medium/Full Price: $57.00 Date Released: December 2025 Quantity Released: 2,000 boxes of 10 Factory: Kelner Cigars S.A.S., Dominican Republic THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, I don’t spend… Read More ›
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Ltd. Rare Fare Sampler Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I wake up and think I’m not going to hunt for deals. I crawl from the wreckage, walk the cat, sip some coffee, and hunt for deals. Damn. No idea how long this sale will last, but typically, they only… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Megilla MSA | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.7 x 52 Double Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Date Released: June 2024 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tabacalera Pages, Nicaragua April 13, 2026 Update: After returning for what we elderly… Read More ›
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I Found Limited Deals | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The photo above should be familiar to you if you are cigar nutso cuckoo. Drew Estate offers you two unreleased mystery cigars for $25.00. Each purchase enters you in a contest that is pretty cool. You’ll see the 5 prizes… Read More ›
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E.P. Carrillo Endure Cameroon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Meerapfel Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Habano and Criollo ’98 (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Condega Seco, Nicaraguan Estelí Viso, Nicaraguan Ligero from Jalapa and Condega Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Date Released: January 2025 Quantity… Read More ›
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70% Off La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Box Pressed Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is a great cigar. My friend, Brendan Delumpa, wrote the review I wish I wrote. Check out “La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol: The Cigar That Marks the Brand’s Return to the Fight.” These are $18.00 cigars. And Field… Read More ›
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13 Hour Rare Fare Deals at CP | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Godamm the Pusherman! More fleeting deals from Cigar Page. I hate these guys. How do I explain to my children that they can’t go to college, or they can’t get braces, or that they must get jobs at 8 years… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2019) ~ Man O’ War Ruination 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Gordo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 Gordo Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $13.50 April 10, 2026 Update: This was my #16 cigar of 2019. I found a deal at Cigars International that has this cigar… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap ~ Didier Cigars Joseph | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 58 Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $32.50 April 9, 2026 Update: I saw that Didier is about to debut his new blends at PCA 2026 and I thought a warning should be… Read More ›
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70% Off Private CP Sale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This private sale ends on April 12 at 11:59PM. 70% off on 19 samplers. Why spend $15 per stick when you can pay around $5? There are some serious deals here. If I had Dr. Rod’s money, I’d buy at… Read More ›
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Slammin’ Deal on Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz ~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Above: The old packaging. Below: The 2026 packaging. Same orange suede shoes…but fancier. Crowned Heads only releases this cigar to retailers one day a year. I chose the TW to be my evening cigar, and I wondered if CP had… Read More ›
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2014 ~ The Katman’s List of 199 Great Cigars in the $5.00-$9.00 Range | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
April 8, 2026: That’s me in my mid-60’s. This is when I published this list. Since 2020, the cost of cigars has gone up 40%. Covid unlocked an unprecedented amount of greed across the world. Not being dummies, the cigar… Read More ›
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Quesada Oktoberfest 2025 Das Boot | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Full Price: $12.08 Date Released: August 2025 Quantity Released: 500 boxes of 10 (each of 3 sizes) Factory: TABADEX, Dominican Republic My cigars received 4 months… Read More ›
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Winner Announced of April 2026 Contest | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
You won! You won! You won! Thanks to everyone that entered. I used a random generator that picked: Peter Arsenault Peter has a few days to return my email. If I don’t hear from him, another winner will be chosen… Read More ›
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Private Deals from Cigar Page ~ Do You Have the Stamina to Scroll? | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
> There are two private sales going on at Cigar Page that end on Tuesday April 7 at 11:59PM. The lists are exhausting. But even if you’re not in the mood to buy, and want to avoid working, this is… Read More ›
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4 Easter Deals from your Rabbi | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I found 4 deals that are worth a look. The first is Fratello DMV Maduro Selection 12 Cigar Sampler. The blends are undisclosed but are widely critiqued with thumbs up. Only 200 boxes were released in October 2024, so they… Read More ›
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Katman Rekap (2025) ~ Luxury Cigar Club CREATE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Habano 2000 Filler: Dominican (Criollo 98, HVA, Piloto Cubano) Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $12.00 Quantity Released: 500 bundles of 10 Factory: Tabacalera La Isla, Dominican Republic April 3, 2026 Update: I… Read More ›
