Wrapper: HVA Binder: Criollo ’98 Filler: Corojo 2020 Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.70 Today we take a look at the Camaleon Huevo de Oro. A gift from John P. I’ve had a couple sticks in my… Read More ›
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Steampunk by Cigar Federation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Steampunk by Cigar Federation. Thanks to reader Aaron Dixson for the cigars. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “Steampunk is… Read More ›
Montecristo Artisan Series L.E. Batch 2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Thank you, thank you… Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Colombian Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 Everywhere…Except at Holt’s Sale: $6.00 Photo courtesy of Montecristo: Today we take a look at the Montecristo Artisan Series… Read More ›
Value Spotlight ~ Indomina by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 ~ Toro Strength: Medium Price: $4.50 from Famous Smoke only Photo courtesy of Famous Smoke: Today we take a look at the Indomina by AJ Fernandez…. Read More ›
Warped Don Reynaldo Regalos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 46 Corona ~ “Regalos” Strength: Medium Price: $13.75-$15.00 Today we take a look at the Warped Don Reynaldo Regalos. BACKGROUND: Regular production. From Cigar Dojo: “For the most part,… Read More ›
Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí. Humidor time: 4 months BACKGROUND: Factory:… Read More ›
Casa Magna Jalapa Claro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $7.20 MSRP (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Casa Magna Jalapa Claro. BACKGROUND: Released: July, 2016 Cigars Released: 500… Read More ›
Joseph NicaVana Mezmerize | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Joseph NicaVana Mezmerize. Got a 5 pack from Small Batch Cigar for $8.00 per stick with… Read More ›
Casa Fernández AGANORSA Leaf TABSA Aficion | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 “Aficion” Toro Extra Strength: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernández AGANORSA Leaf TABSA Aficion. Bought a box of 15 from Famous Smoke on sale… Read More ›
Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Pelo D’Oro Size: 5.75 x 50 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition…. Read More ›
Diesel Whiskey Row | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés ~ Bourbon barrel aged Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.49 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Diesel Whiskey… Read More ›
Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7.5 x 39 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero. If you use Cigars City to purchase Bespoke Cigars, use promo code: Katman… Read More ›
AVO 30 Years Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Connecticut Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the AVO 30 Years Maduro. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “In 2015, Davidoff of Geneva USA trimmed the AVO portfolio… Read More ›
Viaje Bales on Bales Craft Series | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Clara Especial Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Photo courtesy of Viaje Cigars: Today we take a look at Viaje Bales on Bales Craft Series Picked up… Read More ›
La Palina Bronze Label | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Palina Bronze Label. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “What was once an exclusive cigar for… Read More ›
Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Piramide | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Peruvian Pelo D’Oro Size: 6.25 x 52 Piramide Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Today we take a look at Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Piramide. Thanks to Vlada and Jeremy for… Read More ›
Guaimaro Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Castaño Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the Guaimaro Robusto. BACKGROUND: Released: November, 2016 Regular Production From Halfwheel.com: “Esteban… Read More ›
Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro & Candela accents Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 46 Petite Corona Strength: Full Price: $9.00 ($8.00 online) Today we take a look at the Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet. BACKGROUND: Released: July,… Read More ›
RoMa Craft La Campaña de Panamá Soberana Craft 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro/Ecuadorian Connecticut Dark Candela Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvanian Size: 5 x 60 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Today we take a look at the RoMa Craft La Campaña de Panamá Soberana Craft 2018…. Read More ›
My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $23.00 Today we take a look at the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 A buddy sent me this cigar. Lots of… Read More ›
Casa Fernandez Buena Cosecha Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Aganorsa Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Aganorsa Size: 6.25 x 54 Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (Can be had for a buck less if you look around) Today we take a look… Read More ›
Viaje Pepper Series Carolina Reaper | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.875 x 50 Figurado Strength: Full Price: $8.56 Today we take a look at the Viaje Pepper Series Carolina Reaper Many thanks to Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge & Cigar. They have… Read More ›
Payne Mason Cigars Torpedo Barber | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut, Dominican Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $19.00 Today we take a look at the Payne Mason Cigars Torpedo Barber. Thank you to Robert Payne for the samples. I know, I know…. Read More ›
Black Works Studio S&R | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Black Works Studio S&R. My buddy, Tyler Jeffery of Havana Lounge and Cigar, bribed me… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Hamlet 25th Year | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Length: 5.5 X 50 Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Hamlet 25th Year. I actually bought a couple of these. Mooch status put on… Read More ›
Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 44 Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped. Thanks to Tyler… Read More ›
Macanudo Inspirado Red | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (Ligero) Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan (5 year aged Esteli, 12 year aged Ometepe), Honduran (10 year aged Jamastran) Size: 5 x 50 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $6.49 MSRP ($5.25 by the box ~… Read More ›
Caminos El Retiro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Negrito Binder: Vizo 2020, Vizo Criollo 98, Ligero Criollo 98, Ligero 2020 Filler: Havana Vuelta Arriba Size: 5.5 x 54 Cortos Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the Caminos El Retiro. A gift from a… Read More ›
H. Upmann Connoisseur A | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.12 (From PuroExpress.com – Cheapest deal I could find) Today we take a look at the Cuban H.Upmann Connoisseur A. Thanks to Zack Dinning for the stick…. Read More ›
Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Salomone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 7.325 x 57 Salomone Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 ~ Release will occur early the week of March 19, 2018 from Small Batch Cigar. Tell Andrew the Katman sent you. I believe most… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana La Volcada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Corojo Filler: Dominican La Canela Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana La Volcada. I picked up a couple sticks from my… Read More ›
Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6.5 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon Lancero…. Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 (As little as $4 if you shop around) Today we take a look at the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro. Thanks to Jeremy Shamis…. Read More ›
Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan (25% Esteli Ligero, 25% Connecticut Broadleaf) Size: 6 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu 2018. I reviewed the original… Read More ›
Bespoke Cigars Club Mareva Spalato | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 (Ouch!) Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Club Mareva Spalato. Thanks to my buds in Estonia. Bespoke is an indulgent treat for… Read More ›
Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Cubita, Colombian, Costa Rican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.55 Today we take a look at the Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia. Thank you… Read More ›
Pinar del Rio El Trovador Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero & Viso) Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 Today we take a look at the Pinar del Rio El Trovador Natural. Only days ago, I reviewed the… Read More ›
Ramon Allones Superiores La Casa del Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.625 x 46 Grand Corona Strength: Medium Price: $12.00-$25.00 Today we take a look at the Ramon Allones Superiores La Casa del Habano. This was a gift. A 2015 issue. I just reviewed… Read More ›
Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.62 MSRP Today we take a look at the Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro. Thanks to bud, Kellie, for the sticks. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
Pinar Del Rio El Trovador Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 MSRP Today we take a look at the Pinar Del Rio El Trovador Maduro. I’m not a big PDR fan…. Read More ›
Gispert Intenso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 44 Corona Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Gispert Intenso Corona. A gift from Kellie. Now I checked out other reviews and… Read More ›
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe (Cuban) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.00-$12.00 Today we take a look at a 2017 Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe. Thanks to Zach Dinning for the sticks. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “Exclusive. It’s… Read More ›
Muestra de Saka Nacatamale | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 6 x 48 Grand Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.95 Today we take a look at the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Muestra de Saka translates from… Read More ›
Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.33 Today we take a look at the Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez. A lot of you may not have heard about this blend. I didn’t… Read More ›
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.80 in box of 10 Today we take a look at the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. Once again, I find… Read More ›
Bolivar Belicoso Fino | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 Today we take a look at the Bolivar Belicoso Fino. A gift from Zach Dinning. The cigar came from a 2015 box. I do appear… Read More ›
The Katman’s Top 25 Cigars of 2017 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1. Stardust by Isabela Cigar Company 2. Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon 3. 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 4. Illusione Haut 10 5. All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar 6. The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth… Read More ›
Man O’ War Damnation | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.00 MSRP (As low as $5.00 online) NOTE: 2-4-2018 Since I reviewed this cigar before Christmas, the CI Conglomerate has chosen to bring the… Read More ›
Brick House Double Connecticut | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut) Binder: U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 MSRP ($5.60 online) Today we take a look at the new Brick House Double Connecticut. Bought a 5 pack online. BACKGROUND: Regular… Read More ›
Todos Las Dias by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 60 Double Wide Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.45 (About a buck less online) Today we take a look at the Todos Las Dias by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. A gift from… Read More ›
Casa Fernandez JFR Lunatic Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 4.25 x 52 (My stick is 4.75 x 52- Who can’t use an extra half inch?) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.79 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernandez JFR… Read More ›
The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 MSRP Today we take a look at The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth. I bought a 5 sizes sampler from Small Batch Cigar… Read More ›
Headley Grange Black Dog | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.125 x 50 Toro “Dobles” Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.45 ($8.50 from JR Cigars) Today we take a look at the Headley Grange Black Dog. This cigar was released almost a year… Read More ›
HVC Cerro Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the HVC Cerro Maduro. Bought a couple at my local B&M 2-3 months ago. DESCRIPTION: Slightly rustic… Read More ›
L’Atelier Surrogates 7th Sam | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan (Double binder) Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Mexican San Andrés, Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48/52 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 ($10.00 online) Today we take a look at the L’Atelier Surrogates 7th Sam. Bought a couple at… Read More ›
Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Sun Grown Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut/Cured Sun Grown Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero from Nueva Segovia) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.08 MSRP ($6.30-$7.20 online) Today we take a look at the Drew… Read More ›
HVC Black Friday 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the HVC Black Friday 2016. Got a couple sticks at my local B&M; Havana Lounge & Cigar…. Read More ›
The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: Corona Gorda 5.625 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro. Tyler Jeffery (Get well buddy!) at Havana Lounge… Read More ›
Menage A Trois by Alec Bradley | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Sumatra Binder: Costa Rica Filler: Columbian, Nicaraguan, and Honduran Size: 5 X 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.60 Today we take a look at the Menage A Trois by Alec Bradley for Havana Lounge & Cigar (Milwaukee, WI)…. Read More ›
StarDust by Isabela Cigars (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo, Nicaraguan Triple aged Ligero Size: 5.25 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full… Read More ›
Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 1936 Elegante Lancero | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 X 42 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 1936 Elegante Lancero. Thanks to Ricky Zabala for the samples. I recently reviewed the Corona Gorda. A… Read More ›
Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Aged Brazilian Arapiraca Colorado Binder: Indonesian Filler: Habano Esteli, Paraguay, Ligero Habano Jalapa Size: 7 x 60 Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$16.00 Today we take a look at the Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet. Thanks to H&S owner Fouad Kashouty… Read More ›
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog. I picked up a few on my dime. BACKGROUND: A value… Read More ›
Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #2 (1997) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.375 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $36.00 Today we take a look at a real treat: Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #2 1997 Thanks to good friend John L. for the stick…. Read More ›
Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Binder: Ecuadorian Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan (Viso, Jalapa Seco, Estelí Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 ($8.40 at online stores) Today we take a look at the new Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder. Thanks… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Elenco 2017 (Pre-Release) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican (Original press release erroneously described binder as Ecuadorian) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 50 Don Rubino (Robusto) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the new E.P. Carrillo Elenco 2017. Release is set… Read More ›
Montecristo Texas Connoisseur Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.95 MSRP Today we take a look at the Montecristo Texas Connoisseur Edition. Thanks to Miguel C. for the stick. Released in 2012. These cigars were… Read More ›
La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro. Many thanks to buddy Miguel C. for a couple sticks. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo ’98) and Dominican (Piloto Cubano) Size: 6 x 55 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP ($10.00 online) Today we take a look at the Monte by Montecristo AJ… Read More ›
Habano Esteli by Lucky Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Habano Esteli by Lucky Cigar. I bought my sticks directly from Lucky Cigar. BACKGROUND: From The House of Lucky… Read More ›
Romeo 505 Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Seed Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Estelí and Condega) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.25 ($10.00 MSRP) Today we take a look at the new Romeo 505 Nicaragua. I bought a few sticks… Read More ›
Edition One Cloud Hopper No. 88 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 and Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 48 Strength: Medium Price: $6.75 Today we take a look at the Edition One Cloud Hopper No. 88. I bought a 5 pack online…. Read More ›
H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Seed Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez. Thanks to my bud Aaron H. for a… Read More ›
Avo Syncro South America Ritmo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Brazilian, Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5 x 50 Robusto – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.90 Today we take a look at the Avo Syncro South America Ritmo. Thanks to good buddy Aaron H…. Read More ›
Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro (Grade “A” Dark) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro LC52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017. I bought a 5 pack from… Read More ›
Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli Ligero) Length: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.39 MSRP ($5.75+/- online) Today we take a look at the Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua. I bought a couple sticks at my… Read More ›
CLE Azabache | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan and Peruvian Size: 6 x 54 (Box pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the CLE Azabache. I bought a couple sticks at my local B&M around… Read More ›
Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2015) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.875 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.92 from Cigars of Habanos Today we take a look at the Ramón Allones Specially Selected (2015). I received a few sticks from a close friend…. Read More ›
The Raven: Nevermore by Ezra Zion Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Indonesian, Peruvian Size: 7.5 x 42 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Photo courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigars (Their photo is way better than my talents afford): Today we take a look at the The… Read More ›
Firethorn Pome by Southern Draw Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 40 Lancero Body: Medium Price: $10.75 each in 2 Pack or 5 Pack at Southern Draw Cigars web site ($9.13 with promo code: Katman15) Today we take… Read More ›
2012 by Oscar Rebirth Edition Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 (Box Press) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the 2012 by Oscar Rebirth Edition Corojo. Bought at my local B&M 8-9 weeks… Read More ›
La Galera Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Criollo 98, Dominican Pelo de Oro Size: 6 x 54 El Lector (Toro) Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the La Galera Habano. I picked… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Dark Dominican | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Supremo Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 MSRP (Around $1.50 less online) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Dark Dominican. I bought 3 sticks from my local B&M:… Read More ›
2017 Mash-Up by Isabela Cigar Company | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo, Nicaraguan triple aged Ligero Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full… Read More ›
Flor de Nino by Marrero Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Peruvian, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.20 by the single / $7.50 by the box Today we take a look at Flor de Nino by Marrero Cigars…. Read More ›
Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon. Thanks to… Read More ›
All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Estelí viso), Dominican seco, Connecticut ligero Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.80 MSRP Today we take a look at All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar. This was… Read More ›
Camacho Powerband | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negrito Filler: Honduran Corojo Ligero, Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero, Dominican San Vicente Ligero, San Vicente Viso and Dominican Piloto Cubano. Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Today we take a… Read More ›
Kama Sumatra by Cigar Federation Tobacos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Kama Sumatra by Cigar Federation Tobacos. This was a gift from a good buddy. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation:… Read More ›
The Last Tsar | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Hybrid Connecticut Arapiraca Maduro Binder: Dominican HVA 20/20, Dominican Carbonell Filler: Dominican Corojo & Negrito Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $18.00 Today we take a look at the Caldwell The Last Tsar. Thanks to a good… Read More ›
Plasencia Alma Fuerte | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade-Grown (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Esteli’, Ometepe) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Esteli’, Ometepe) Size: 6.25 x 60 Sixto II (Hexagon shaped) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $21.00 MSRP (Can be had for a couple bucks less if you look… Read More ›
Illusione Haut 10 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Claro Corojo (Grade AAA) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.95 Photo courtesy of Illusione Cigars: Today we take a look at the Illusione Haut 10. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Montecristo Crafted By A.J. Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 52 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Montecristo Crafted By A.J. Fernandez. Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
MoyaRuiz Civil Disobedience | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 (One size only) Strength: Medium Price: $5.40 by the 10 pack. $6.00 by the 5 pack. Today we take a look at the Civil Disobedience by MoyaRuiz Cigars. Not… Read More ›
Cohiba Extra Vigoroso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf Size: 6 x 52 XV652 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 by the single Today we take a look at an oldie but goodie: Cohiba Extra Vigoroso. I found the best pricing at Atlantic… Read More ›
Joya Black by Joya de Nicaragua | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 46 Nocturno Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 ($5.20 online) Today we take a look at the Joya Black by Joya de Nicaragua. The latest Cigar Aficionado thought very highly… Read More ›
Time Traveler by Isabela Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo – a sliver, Nicaraguan Triple aged Ligero…a sliver Size: 6.25 x… Read More ›
Pepperbox | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Honduran, Mexican Size: 4 x 60 (Four sticks @ 4 x 32 Box Pressed) Strength: Full Price: $6.84 Today we take a look at the Pepperbox by Plasencia only from JR Cigar. BACKGROUND: Only… Read More ›
Cornelius & Anthony Meridian 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the Cornelius & Anthony Meridian 2016. I reviewed the original Meridian in November of 2015 and… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.5 x 64 Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $15.00 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull. BACKGROUND: Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of 2016 – Rated 93 Release Date: July,… Read More ›
Foundry Time Flies | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at Foundry Time Flies. BACKGROUND: Release Date: July, 2016 Regular Production Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua… Read More ›
601 Gold | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.26 Today we take a look at the 601 Gold from Erik Espinosa. BACKGROUND: Factory: Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Nicaragua Regular Production Six new lines… Read More ›
Drew Dominicana Rosado by Drew Estate Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Colorado Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Filler: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 MSRP (As low as $5.00 online) Today we take a look at the Drew Dominicana Rosado by Drew Estate Cigars BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
Value Spotlight ~ Boneshaker Full Body Cast | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $3.70 Today we take a look at the Boneshaker Full Body Cast from JR Cigars. BACKGROUND: From the JR Cigar web site: “Boneshaker Full Body… Read More ›
Illusione Garagiste | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.95 MSRP (Can be had for less than $8.00 online) Today we take a look at the Illusione Garagiste. BACKGROUND: From the Halfwheel.com web site: “The… Read More ›
Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.75 x 46 Gran Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi. BACKGROUND: Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A…. Read More ›
