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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 ›
