Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 58 Strength: Full Price: $12.00 MSRP ($5.71 at CI, As little as $3.40 on Cbid) Today we take a look at the new Diesel Heart of Darkness I should… Read More ›
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Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HJ10-I 2016 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Trojes Corojo (Proprietary) Binder: Nicaraguan (Esteli), Honduran Trojes Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa), Honduran (Trojes) A total of 7 different leaves Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $16.00 MSRP (Still available at select online stores and B &M’s)… Read More ›
Partagas Aniversario 170 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: African Cameroon (Kadey region) Binder: Connecticut Habano Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Guardian (Proprietary to General Cigar) Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $15.99 MSRP (Can be had for $10.00 online or $5.00 on Cbid) Today we take a look… Read More ›
Villiger 1888 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 4.875 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $5.95 Today we take a look at the new Villiger 1888. I’ve added Part 2 of the Stewart Copeland story I began in the Flor… Read More ›
Flor de las Antillas Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Sun Grown Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.70 Today we take a look at the Flor de las Antillas Maduro. BACKGROUND: Released April, 2016 From the My… Read More ›
San Cristobal Quintessence | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the San Cristobal Quintessence. BACKGROUND: From the Ashton Cigar web site: “Celebrated cigar-maker Jose “Pepin” Garcia embraces his remarkable… Read More ›
Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Seis | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana seed Binder: Dominican Cuban seed Filler: Dominican Cuban seed Size: 6 x 52 Doble Seis Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Seis BACKGROUND: The Casa Cuba made… Read More ›
Aging Room M19 Fortissimo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Habano seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 47 Preferido (Box Pressed) Strength: Full Price: $13.90 MSRP (As little as $4.40 on Cbid) Today we take a look at the Aging Room M19 Fortissimo. Aging Room spells… Read More ›
Lars Tetens B2HM2 Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Wrapper Grade Pennsylvania Broadleaf Filler: Puerto Rican Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $26.00 Today we take a look at the Lars Tetens B2HM2 Toro. Tetens makes both infused cigars and natural blends. This is… Read More ›
Casa Fernandez Sabor Aganorsa Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.10 Today we will take a look at the Casa Fernandez Sabor Aganorsa Corojo. Released: August 2016 Regular Production Factory: Sabor Aganorsa S.A. (SABSA) Jalapa… Read More ›
Southern Draw Code Duello Kudzu | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ometepe (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Size: 5 x 58 Semi-Box Pressed Perfecto Body: Medium/Full Price: $21.99 (Comes in pairs – $11.00 per stick) Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Robert Holt and… Read More ›
Duran Signature Line Rio Toa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habana Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua and other Latin American tobaccos Size: 5 x 52 Robusto “Rio Toa” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Humidor time: 2 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a… Read More ›
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.25 x 50 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00-$15.50 Humidor time: 3 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Today we take a look at the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve… Read More ›
Crowned Heads Luminosa | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Body: Mild/Medium Price: $7.55 MSRP Humidor Time: 4 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Today we take a look at the Crowned Heads Luminosa. Thanks to… Read More ›
Punkin’ Pie by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Humidor Time: 3 Weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the Punkin’ Pie by Ezra Zion Cigar… Read More ›
Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro – Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $27.00 Humidor time: 4 Months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photo courtesy of Padron Cigars: Today we take… Read More ›
My Father The Judge | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Seed Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binders: Corojo & Criollo) Filler: Nicaraguan: La Bonita Two, El Pedrero, San Rafael. Size: 5 x 60 Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.40 Humidor time: 3 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review:… Read More ›
Martial Law by Nomad Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 MSRP Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at Martial Law by Nomad Cigar Co. Thanks to a… Read More ›
Pulita 60 Aniversario | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Negrito Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Pennsylvanian Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $11.00 Humidor time: 6 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Photo courtesy of El Artista Cigars: Today… Read More ›
Big Papi by David Ortiz | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro Binder: Dominican Criollo ’98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Body: Medium Price: $11.99 Humidor Time: 6 weeks Number of cigars smoker prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the Big… Read More ›
Avo Limited Edition 2011 85th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Sun Grown Binder: Peruvian Pelo de Oro Filler: Dominican San Vicente Viso, Dominican San Vicente Ligero, Dominican Piloto Ligero, Dominican Piloto Seco Size: 6.625 x 50 “Diadema” Body: Medium/Full Price: $17.50 MSRP ($14.00 @ Corona Cigar) Humidor time:… Read More ›
Cohiba Comador | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Cuban Seed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.99-$25.00 (depending on online store) $19.99 Original MSRP Humidor time: 4 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 3 Photo courtesy of… Read More ›
Bespoke Cigars Gran Mareva | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Seco, Nicaraguan Viso, Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Size: 5.625 x 42 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 Humidor Time: 4 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
Black Label Trading Company Bishops Blend | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Connecticut Broadleaf Size: 5 x 48 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Humidor time: 9 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 2 Photo courtesy of BLTC: Today we take a… Read More ›
CAO Consigliere | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican, Colombian Size: 6 x 54 “Soldier – Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.35 at CI Humidor Time: 2 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Photos courtesy of the CI… Read More ›
Witchdoktor by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Body: Full Price: $5.00 Humidor time: 2 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at Witchdoktor by AJ Fernandez for JR… Read More ›
Nomad SA-17 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli and Condega Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 46 “Corinita” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Humidor Time: 3 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Photo courtesy of Nomad Cigar Co.: Today… Read More ›
GB-19 by Nomad Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Candela Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Humidor time: 3 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Today we take a look at the GB-19 by Nomad Cigar Co…. Read More ›
Diesel Sideshow Sampler – “Pin Head” | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 54 “Pin Head” Body: Full Price: $7.00 +/- Humidor time: 10 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 2 Photos courtesy of Cigars International: I did… Read More ›
Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Barrel Fermented by Drew Estate | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Kentucky Tapa Negra, Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Kentucky, Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 Humidor time: 4 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Photos courtesy of Drew Estate: Today we… Read More ›
Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2016 LC46 by Crowned Heads | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Grade “A” Dark Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 Corona Gorda LC46 Body: Full Price: $9.25 Humidor Time: 3 Months Number of Cigars Smoke Prior to Review:1 Today we take a look at the Las… Read More ›
Chocolate Porter by Ezra Zion Cigar Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 48 or 50 (Guessing on the ring gauge) Box Pressed Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Humidor time: 5 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photos courtesy… Read More ›
The Tabernacle by Foundation Cigar Co. | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan (La Soledad), Honduran Size: 7 x 54 Doble Corona Body: Full Price: $10.83 Humidor time: 9 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photos courtesy of Foundation Cigar… Read More ›
Recluse Amadeus by Iconic Leaf | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Grown Grade ‘A’. Binder: MBC (proprietary). Fillers: Dominican Ligero, Dominican Viso, Dominican Seco, USA Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Size: 5 x 52 Robusto (Box Pressed) Body: Mild/Medium Price: $7.50 Humidor time: 9 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to… Read More ›
POTUS Ezra Zion | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 (Maybe 54) Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Humidor time: 2 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: This is it, baby. Photos courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigars: Today we take… Read More ›
AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Clara Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominicana Yamasa viso, Dominican Piloto, Dominican San Vicente ligero, Nicaraguan Esteli ligero, Nicaraguan Condega viso, Nicaraguan Ometepe Size: 6 x 54 Toro Body: Medium Price: $10.90 MSRP Humidor Time: 6… Read More ›
Romeo y Julieta Reserve Rare 11 Years Old | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Havana 2000 Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 48 Short Churchill Body: Mild/Medium Price: $11.00 MSRP Humidor time: 7 Weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the Romeo… Read More ›
Tiger Kitty Sharp Claws by Cigar Federation and BLTC | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Humidor time: 5 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photo courtesy of Cigar Federation: Today we take a look at the Tiger… Read More ›
Hiram & Solomon Master Mason | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Body: Full Price: $13.95 MSRP ($11.95 online) Humidor Time: 3 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photos courtesy of Hiram & Solomon: Today we take… Read More ›
Macanudo Mao | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Cuban Seed Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican M02, Nicaraguan, Colombian Size: 5 x 50 No.10 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 MSRP Humidor time: 2 months Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photos courtesy of… Read More ›
Gotham Heroes Alec Bradley | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Humidor Time: 2.5 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 2 Today we take a look at the Gotham Heroes Alec Bradley…. Read More ›
Bugatti Signature | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano (10 years aged) Filler: Nicaraguan, Brazilian, USA Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Body: Full Price: $13.50 Humidor Time: 9 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Today we take a look… Read More ›
Mike Hunt by Cigar Federation and BLTC | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Body: Full Price: $7.00 Humidor Time: 6 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photo courtesy of Cigar Federation: Today we take a look at… Read More ›
GreenGo by Cigar Federation and BLTC | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: PA Broadleaf Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Body: Full Price: $7.00 Humidor Time: 6 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photo courtesy of Cigar Federation: Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
Camacho Brotherhood Series Check Six | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habana 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Criollo 98 (Nicaragua), Estelí (Nicaragua), San Vicente (Dominican Republic), Original Corojo (Honduras) Size: 6 x 50 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 MSRP Humidor Time: 7 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior… Read More ›
Matilde Quadrata Torpedo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Havana 2000 Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Torpedo” (Box Pressed) Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 MSRP ($8.00 online) Humidor Time: 6 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a… Read More ›
Torano Vault C-033 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Oscuro Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan, Broadleaf Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Body: Full Price: $5.00 Humidor Time: 6 weeks Cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the Torano Vault C-033. Many… Read More ›
Jamon Perfecto by Plasencia | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Jalapa Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 5.37 x 60 Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.33 Humidor Time: 6 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the Jamon… Read More ›
Casa Fernandez Guardian of the Farm Campeon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ’99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 and Corojo ‘99 Size: 6 x 52 Toro “Campeon” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 MSRP Humidor time: 8 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 2 Today… Read More ›
Rookie Cards by Ezra Zion Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Corojo ‘99 Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Ditto Size: 5.5 x 54? A wild guess. Hard to measure box pressed sticks. Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Humidor Time: 2 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Photos courtesy of Ezra… Read More ›
Montecristo Espada Estoque | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Upper Priming Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Viso Jalapa Vintage 2013 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Seco Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Seco Estelì Vintage 2009, Nicaraguan Criollo Viso Ometepe Vintage 2013, Nicaraguan Corojo Criollo Viso Condega Vintage 2013 Size: 6 x 50 “Torpedo” Body:… Read More ›
La Jugada Claro by MoyaRuiz Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 No. 4 Body: Mild/Medium Price: $8.49 Humidor Time: 5 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Today we take a look at the La Jugada Claro… Read More ›
Casa Turrent Serie 1901 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Criollo, Nicaraguan Filler: Mexican San Andrés Corojo and Criollo, Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 50 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP (Around $7.00 online) Today we take a look at the Casa Turrent… Read More ›
Davidoff Yamasá | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Yamasá Binder: Dominican Yamasá Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Condega), Dominican Piloto and Mejorado Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $19.70 Humidor Time: 10 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look… Read More ›
Espinosa Alpha Dawg | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 48 Short Churchill Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Humidor Aging Time: 4 weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the Espinosa Alpha… Read More ›
Ezra Zion Cigars House Blend | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Corojo Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.79 (5 Pack), $6.59 (10 Pack) $6.50 (20 Pack) Humidor Time: 3 Weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 1 Photo courtesy of Ezra… Read More ›
Sacra Folium Law of Sines | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Viso & Seco (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Viso (Esteli), Honduran Criollo ‘98 Seco Filer: Honduran Criollo ’98, Honduran Ligero, Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Ligero (Esteli), Honduran Corojo Size: 6 x 48 Corona Gorda Body: Medium/Full Price:… Read More ›
Mombacho 10th Anniversario Magnifico | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Habano Jalapa Viso – Fermented twice Binder: Nicaraguan Condega Habano Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Condega Seco Habano Criollo, Condega Viso Mediano Habano Criollo, Jalapa Viso Grande Habano, Jalapa Ligero Mediano Habano Criollo, & Jalapa Ligero Grande Habano… Read More ›
RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Binder: Indonesian Besuki Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Bradford Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP ($8.99 for a single, $7.40 in a 5 pack, $7.21 in a box of 24 from Famous Smoke) Humidor Aging… Read More ›
HVC San Isidro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.05 Humidor Time: 4 Weeks Number of cigars smoked prior to review: 0 Today we take a look at the HVC San Isidro. At this juncture… Read More ›
Ohana Pulse Habano | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa, Ometepe) Size: 6 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Humidor Time: 4 Weeks Smoked prior to review: 1 Today we take a look at the Ohana Pulse Habano. BACKGROUND: Debuted at… Read More ›
AVO Classic Covers 2015 Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian 702 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Ometepe, Dominican Piloto Ligero, Dominican San Vicente Ligero, Dominican Hybrid Corojo/Olor Ligero, Dominican Criollo Size: 6 x 50 Toro Body: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 MSRP ($10.00 at one online store) Humidor Time:… Read More ›
Hoyo La Amistad by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Ometepe, Condega, & Jalapa) Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.59 ($4.50-$5.00 at most online stores) Humidor Time: 3 Weeks Number Smoked: 0 Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
Warped Cigars Maestro del Tiempo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo 99′ AGANORSA (Agricola Ganadera Norteña S.A.) Binder: Nicaraguan AGANORSA Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo 99′ + Criollo 98’ AGANORSA + Medio Tiempo Size: 5.25 x 48 Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Humidor Time: 6-7 weeks Number of cigars smoked:… Read More ›
Aging Room Small Batch Pelo De Oro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Binder: Nicaraguan Pelo de Oro Filler: Nicaraguan Pelo de Oro Size: 5.5 x 55 “Scherzo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.90 Humidor Time: 7 weeks Smoked Prior to Review: 1 Today we take a look at the Aging… Read More ›
AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: “Rojita” (Connecticut 8212, Corojo ’99 and Havana 2000) Binder: Nicaraguan Quilalí Havana ’92 Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí Condega and Jalapa), Brazilian (Mata Norte viso), Honduran Size: 6 x 48 “Short Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Humidor Time: 3+ weeks Number… Read More ›
Arandoza 5th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Price: $9.50 Body: Medium/Full Humidor Time: 3 Weeks Number Smoked Prior to Review: One Today we take a look at the Arandoza 5th Anniversary. Thanks to a reader for… Read More ›
Warped Cigars Lirio Rojo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan, AGANORSA Binder: Nicaraguan, AGANORSA Filler: Nicaraguan, AGANORSA Size: 5.5 X 44 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.25 Humidor Aging Time: 2 Months Dry Box Time: 24 hours Today we take a look at Warped Cigars Lirio Rojo Thanks to… Read More ›
Chogüí’ Dos77 Longsdale | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Havana-seed Dominican Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican Habano 2020, Dominican Corojo Size: 6.5 x 46 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 for a Single/5 Pack price, with the Katman 10% discount is $8.28 Humidor Aging Time: 2 Weeks Dry Box… Read More ›
Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro Series Belicoso | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Belicoso Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Humidor Aging Time: 6 Weeks Dry Box Time: 48 hours Today we take a look at the Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro Series Belicoso. BACKGROUND: Debuted… Read More ›
Baptiste by Oliva | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro-Oval” Body: Full Price: $5.65 MSRP (On sale at Famous for $3.95) Humidor Aging Time: 1 Month Dry Box Time: 48 hours Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Medio Tiempo leaf, Ligero, Viso Size: 6 x 54 Body: Full Price: $9.80 MSRP Humidor Aging Time: 9 Months Dry Boxing Time: 36 Hours Today we take a look at the Casa… Read More ›
Blessed Leaf Theophany by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6.3 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00-$10.00 depending on quantity bought (Backordered) Photos (2) courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigar Company: Today we take a look at Blessed Leaf Theophany by Ezra Zion Cigar… Read More ›
Ramón Bueso Olancho Vintage | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Colorado Oscuro Olancho Binder: Honduran Talanga Valley 2005 Filler: 2008 Nicaraguan Esteli, 2010 Honduran La Entrada, 2008 Honduran Jamastran, and 2003 Honduran Olancho Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 Humidor Time: 3 Months Dry Box… Read More ›
CIGAR WARS (Kyle’s blend) by Ezra Zion Cigar Company | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6.25 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00-$7.99 (Backordered) Humidor Time: 1 Month Photos courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigars: Today we take a look at CIGAR WARS (Kyle’s blend) by Ezra Zion Cigar Company…. Read More ›
Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Ligero (Aged 5 Years) Size: 6 X 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP Humidor Time: 2.5 Months Today we take a look at the Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Toro #60. Many… Read More ›
Pre-Release Gran Habano La Conquista Pre-Lanzamiento 2016 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, & Colombian Size: 6 x 54 “Gran Robusto” Body: Full Price: Undetermined Humidor Time: 2.75 weeks. Today we take a look at the pre-release of the Gran Habano La Conquista Pre-Lanzamiento 2016…. Read More ›
MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Seed Candela Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binders) Filler: Nicaraguan (30 percent viso, 30 percent seco and 40 percent ligero. Criollo and Corojo from Estelí and Jalapa) Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $7.69 in 13 Count… Read More ›
El Galan Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP ($5.21 at Antillian Cigar Corp.) Humidor Time: 10 Days Today we take a look at the El Galan Maduro. Thanks to Antillian for… Read More ›
Cornelius by Cornelius & Anthony | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $15.00 MSRP Humidor Time: 3 weeks Cigar band photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the new Cornelius by Cornelius &… Read More ›
Davidoff Nicaragua Toro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (10-year-aged Cuban-seed) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí Ligero & Ometepe) Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $17.20 MSRP ($16.35 online) Today we take a look at the Davidoff Nicaragua Toro. A gift… Read More ›
Camacho Liberty Series 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (2005) Binder: Corojo (2006) Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 48/54/48 “11/18 Perfecto” (Designation named for Christian Eiroa’s mother’s birthday) Body: Full Price: $17.00 Today we take a look at the vintage Camacho Liberty Series 2014. Thanks… Read More ›
Bespoke Cotton Tail | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder/Filler: Dominican San Vicente, Peruvian Seco & PA Broadleaf Size: 4.875 x 52/62 Body: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 Weight: 17.5g Today we take a look at Bespoke Cotton Tail. Thanks to Jeremy Casdagli for the samples. I recently… Read More ›
262 Allegiance Toro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro Gordo – Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the 262 Allegiance Toro. Thanks to Charlotte for giving me the nod… Read More ›
Bespoke Grand Café | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder/Filler: Dominican San Vicente, Nicaraguan Condega Viso, PA Broadleaf Size: 7.5 x 39 “Laguito No.1” Body: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Grand Café. Thanks to Jeremy Casdagli for the samples. There… Read More ›
Makin’ Bacon by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Colorado Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $9.00 (Sold out) Photos courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigar Company: Today we take a look at the Makin’ Bacon by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. Many… Read More ›
1502 XO Toro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 “Toro – Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $17.75 It’s good to be back after 2 weeks of having the pandemic flu that is racing through Wisconsin. I made a decision… Read More ›
Tiger Kitty Soft Paws by Black Label Trading Co. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Binder and Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at Tiger Kitty Soft Paws. Thanks to my neighbor, Travis, for the 5 pack. He is 25 and I’ve taken… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Hercules Cretan Bull | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Double Binder: Jalapa & Esteli Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo (Triple Fermented) Size: 5.75 X 56 “Cretan Bull” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Hercules Cretan Bull. Thanks… Read More ›
Viaje Friends & Family Merci 2016 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto – Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.60 Before I begin, I want to say I’m sorry about the last few days. I should have known better. I should have… Read More ›
Alec Bradley Post Embargo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran (Corojo) Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto – Box Pressed” Body: Medium-Full Price: $8.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Post Embargo. Two reasons I’m writing after… Read More ›
Henry Clay Stalk Cut | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dark Connecticut Broadleaf Vintage 2012 Binder: Dominican Piloto Vintage 2010 Filler: Dominican Olor Vintage 2012, Dominican Piloto Vintage 2012, Nicaraguan Criollo Vintage 2013 Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto – Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 MSRP Today we take… Read More ›
Debonaire Maduro by Ultra Premium Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $15.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Debonaire Maduro. Thanks to a reader, who asked to remain anonymous, for sending me two… Read More ›
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece (2009) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 9 x 52 “Figurado” Body: Medium Price: $14.60 Today we take a look at the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece (2009). Thanks to Johnny Piette of Prime Cigar for the stick. I realized… Read More ›
Blessed Leaf Doxology by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Corojo (Nicaraguan?) Binder: Indonesian, Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe, Jalapa, Estelí) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00-$9.00 Today we take a look at the Blessed Leaf Doxology by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. Thanks to Miguel… Read More ›
Atabey Brujos by Selected Tobaccos | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, Caribbean Size: 4.875 x 52 “Robusto – Brujos” Body: Medium Price: $24.99 @ Two Guys Smoke Shop ~ $60.00 MSRP with cigar in a Humitube Today we take a look at… Read More ›
J.W. Marshall by Black Label Trading Company | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (3 Different Ligero Leaves) Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the J.W. Marshall by Black Label Trading Company. Thanks to Miguel Castro for… Read More ›
Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Colorado Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan (Double binders) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli and Condega) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 ($6.75 most online stores) Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado…. Read More ›
Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Shark (Toast Across America 2014) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Havana-Seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Proprietary) Size: 5.625 x 54 “Shark – Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Shark (Toast Across America 2014). A reader… Read More ›
Arturo Fuente OpusX Destino al Siglo Presidente A | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Sun Grown Habano (Chateau de la Fuente) Binder: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Filler: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Size: 9.25 x 47 “Presidente – A” Body: Full Price: $50.00-$75.00 Today we take a look at the Arturo… Read More ›
Avo Syncro Nicaragua | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan (Ometepe), Peruvian, Dominican (Piloto, San Vicente Mejorado and Hybrid Olor/Piloto) Size: 5 X 50 “Robusto – Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $8.90 MSRP Today we take a look at the Avo Syncro Nicaragua…. Read More ›
El Galan Reserva Especial Habano | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto – Airosos” Body: Full Price: $6.80 MSRP ($6.00 at Cuenca Cigars) Today we take a look at the El Galan Reserva Especial Habano. Thank you to Miguel… Read More ›
Padrón Family Reserve 50 Years Natural | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 “Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $25.00 Today we take a look at the Padrón Family Reserve 50 Years Natural. Thanks to Bryan Kinnaman for the cigar. Never smoked one. Now… Read More ›
Eiroa First 20 Years | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 46 “Prensado-Toro-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $12.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Eiroa First 20 Years. Thanks to Miguel Castro for the cigars. DESCRIPTION: Debuted at the… Read More ›
My Father Limited Edition 2015 5th Anniversary | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 2006, Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro Extra” Body: Medium/Full Price: $23.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the My Father Limited Edition 2015 5th Anniversary. I’m terribly… Read More ›
Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cuban-Seed Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.90 ($8.60 @ Stogies World Class Cigars-Free Shipping) Today we take a look at Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu. Thanks to Miguel Castro… Read More ›
