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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 ›
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ATL Good Trouble | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe, Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Jalapa, Estelï Size: 6.5 x 56 Gran Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $13.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From ATL Cigar Co,: “Named in honor… Read More ›
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Amendola NYC Series The West Side Story Switch Blade | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.60 My cigars have had 3 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released April 2023 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: These cigars have been on the… Read More ›
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Stolen Throne Cigars Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Torpedo Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar feels good in the hand. I… Read More ›
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Casdagli D’Boiss DB60 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Colorado Claro Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Costa Rican Size: 4 x 60 Short Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. Casdagli Cigars is a sponsor but that matters not. It… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription November 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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Casa Fernandez (Aganorsa Leaf) Buena Cosecha Corojo 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Reviewers agree. This is an excellent cigar. Having a body of work with thousands of cigar reviews has its perks. I can look back and find great smokes for low coinage. If not now, then when? Wait till I’m 80?… Read More ›
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Black Friday by HVC | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Your wife is out spending all your dough on things for her family. And if there is any scratch left, maybe your family too. If you were kidnapped into going with her, my prayers for your testicles. If you escaped… Read More ›
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Packers vs. Lions ~ GB-19 by Nomad Cigar Co. ~ Rated 97 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
In keeping with the holiday and Thanksgiving football, it seemed a good idea to remind you of an excellent cigar that I reviewed in 2016. Many of you might not like Candela wrappers. I hear you. I can count on… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Manzanita Sale $4.90 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page is selling the Southern Draw Manzanita for $4.90 per stick. Robusto, Toro, and Gordo are all the same price. When the cigar was released, the price tag was $14.99. This is the same cigar. You buy TWO 10-count… Read More ›
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Fratello Lunar Cameroon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 (As little as $13.50 online) My cigars have gotten 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: La Aurora S.A. From Fratello Cigars:… Read More ›
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Brothers of the Sabre Forrader Robusto by Casdagli Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, USA, Zimbabwe (Hybrid Habano seed) Size: 4.9 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Samples were provided by Casdagli Cigars. Debuted at PCA 2023…. Read More ›
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Punch Golden Era | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Habano Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.99 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released May 2023 “The Punch Golden Era is a… Read More ›
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El Septimo Empress of Sheba Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Maduro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. The tobacco has been aged for 5 years so today’s cigar must be raring to… Read More ›
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Viaje Anniversary 15th Anniversary Silver Pt. II | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Varies My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released August 2023. “The three versions—Silver, Gold and Black—all feature a Criollo… Read More ›
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Flash Sale ~ Cigar Page ~ Southern Draw Firethorn | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Cigar Page is providing this very good cigar for nuttin’ honey. In 2016, I paid nearly $9.00 for the 5.5 x 54 Robusto. Here is what the cigar, in Robusto, goes for from several online retailers at this writing: JR… Read More ›
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Flash Bang ~ Luxury Cigar Club 5th Anniversary Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Hear all about it! An ass tightening, ass squeezing limited amount of these 5th Anniversary cigars from Luxury Cigar Club are still available. Mostly given out to people that don’t deserve them. I whipped Ben into submission to get some… Read More ›
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Crowned Heads La Vereda No. 52 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Jalapa (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano Ligero), Nicaraguan (Estelí Ligero, Seco, Corojo ’99) All Aged 3 Years. Size: 6.5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.60 ($17.75 or lower depending on seller… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ $6.00 Wonder ~ Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I reviewed this cigar in 2014. It is my most often read post with over 14,000 hits. Here are the leaf stats from my 2014 review: Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Honduran Jamastran Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran (Ligero, Viso, Seco) Size:… Read More ›
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~ NEW ~ Value Spotlight Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Starting today, I will be adding new and old reviews of Value Cigars that are affordable and meet the criteria for being decent blends. If you are reading this on a phone, it will be under “Featured Categories” as you… Read More ›
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Veterans Day 2023 | Katman
Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause. ~ Abraham Lincoln Our debt… Read More ›
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Viaje Anniversary 15th Anniversary Gold Pt. II | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Varies My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released August 2023. “The three versions—Silver, Gold and Black—all feature a Criollo… Read More ›
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Viaje Anniversary 15th Anniversary Black Limited Pt. II | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Varies My cigars have received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released August 2023. “The three versions—Silver, Gold and Black—all feature a Criollo… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ 2019 Isabela Cigar Co. Fire-Crackers | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Johnny Piette is on pause at this writing. This is an opportunity for you to re-visit John’s blends. Piette is a perfectionist who makes cigars that he can smoke right out of the cello…because he has no patience. I know… Read More ›
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Quesada Oktoberfest 2023 Salomon Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.75 x 50/33 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is an extremely limited edition of only 500 boxes of… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ El Viejo Continente The Circus Twister Barberpole | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Claro, Nicaraguan Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Pennsylvania Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $7.00 I aged my cigars naked for two months. BACKGROUND: Go to the El Viejo Continente website here. I discovered… Read More ›
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601 La Bomba Warhead IX Figurado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 BACKGROUND: Factory: AJ Fernandez San Lotano Ocotal, Nicaragua. 5,000 boxes of 10 cigars. Released in July at PCA 2023. From Espinosa Cigars: “What do you… Read More ›
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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef’s Special 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Box Pressed Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 BACKGROUND: Factory: San Lotano factory in Ocatal, Nicaragua Yearly release since 2022. Limited editon: 2500 boxes of 10 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Aromatic… Read More ›
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DT&T Delays Release of New $7.25 Polpetta | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
DT&T Delays Release of New $7.25 Polpetta Until January 2024. PRESS RELEASE 11-1-2023: “Normally delays from intended release dates are the result of either the cigars and/or the packaging not being ready, but this is not the case for Polpetta… Read More ›
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Happy Halloween | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I apologize. I was very young. Find Waldo in the video. I was very young. I’m in the coffin pulling on my monster: (Is Steve flipping off the camera?)
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Value Spotlight ~ Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 44 Lonsdale Strength: Medium Price: 2018: $8.00. 2023: $10.00 but can be had cheaper…a lot cheaper. So many years. So much confusion. I’m… Read More ›
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Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No.2 Belicoso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 Belicoso Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $18.12 (Can be had for as little as $11.00 online) My cigars have received 9 months of naked humidor time. Cigar Aficionado’s #2 Cigar… Read More ›
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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription October 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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Room 101 Johnny Tobacconaut 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $10.00 My cigars have had 3-1/2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The wrapper smells good. Caramel, milk chocolate, creamy vanilla, and cotton… Read More ›
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Value Spotlight ~ 2020 Villiger San’Doro Colorado ~ 2023 ~ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 (As little as $5.00 online) I posted this review in August 2020. The cigars are still available. You want a cigar that doesn’t drain… Read More ›
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Southern Draw Manzanita ~ $4.00 ~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Go to sponsor Cigar Page for this deal. SALE EXTENDED.
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Value Spotlight ~ Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 6th Birthday Edition ~ 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Corojo Rosado) Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99) Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99 & Criollo ‘98) Size: 4.5 x 48 Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 by the box. $8.00 in a fiver. I posted this review in 2022. You want… Read More ›
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Illusione Original Documents Maduro 888 Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Size: 6.75 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.65 My cigars have had 6 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: This is a regular production cigar. Illusione changed… Read More ›
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La Gloria Cubana Serie S Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Négro Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 56 Robusto Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.99 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar is dense. The draw… Read More ›
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Wildfire Cigar Company Artaois | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa, Estelí) Size: 5.25 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. Released July 2023. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar queefs and… Read More ›
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Flor de D’Crossier Seleccion Escogida Lumina | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Jalapa (Aged 5 Years) Size: 7 x 49 Double Corona or Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co:… Read More ›
