We don’t need no stinkin’ once a year PCA swag. Not when Cigar Page steps up every friggin month. Why? Because Cigar Page loves you long time. That, and I have Alex Gougher’s twin sons held captive on the Isle… Read More ›
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Drew Estate Early Access Fire (El Tigre Dominicano) ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Corojo (H99) Filler: Dominican (HVA, Criollo ’98) with Nicaraguan/Ecuadorian support Vitola: Toro (6 × 50) Strength: Medium/Full Price: ~$11.50–$14.50 (varies by retailer) Factory: La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate (Estelí, Nicaragua) Blender: Willy Herrera / Drew… Read More ›
Felipe Gregorio Octopussy Sepia Nera | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negrito Binder: Costa Rican Pelo de Oro Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Dominican, (Fillers Aged 7 years) Size: 5.9 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $28.00 Date Released: September 2025 Quantity Released: 500 boxes of 26 Factory: ABAM,… Read More ›
Wildfire Cigars Dead Drift | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Date Released: March 2026 Quantity Released: Limited Undisclosed amount Factory: Undisclosed Dominican Republic My cigars received two months naked humidor time…. Read More ›
AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary Toro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 Date Released: October 2024 Quantity Released: 7,500 Boxes of 20 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A My cigars received 18 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
Sale Ends April 24 at Midnight ~ $89 Mazos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Godamm the pusherman! I can’t take it. I can’t afford it. I don’t need more cigars. I need more cigars. I’m reduced to a puddle of goo. Why do I need more cigars? I’m hopelessly sick. Some incredible cigars for… Read More ›
Lots of Deals from Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m presenting to you a few deals I found from my subscription to Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub. It’s free. The list of deals goes on and on…and they’re from every online cigar retailer imaginable. All the deals are… Read More ›
Scratch Blends El Titan de Bronze LE #4 Habano Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Jalapa, Dominican Criollo, Nicaraguan Habano Esteli Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Factory: El Titan de Bronze My cigars received 7 months of naked humidor time. THE… Read More ›
Katman Rekap (2019) ~ Gran Habano Blue in Green | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican Size: 6 x 54 Gran Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.00 in 2019 ~ $10.00 in 2026 April 19, 2026: Now and again, I jones for something from back to the future. The… Read More ›
Meet My New Partner: Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Many of the deals I’ve found for you originated from Cigar Deal Hunters by Smoking Hub. Every day, they put together the best deals on the interwebs. The founders of this service have followed my promotion of their collated deals…. Read More ›
Domain Cigars Entropy ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf (USA) Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: Toro (6 x 52) (also available in multiple vitolas) Strength: Medium → Full Price: ~$12.00–$15.00 (varies by retailer) Date Released: 2023 (initial production release) Blenders: Daniel Lance, Esteban Disla Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
Kelner L.E. 80th Anniversary | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Dominican, Undisclosed Size: 7 x 50 Diadema Strength: Medium/Full Price: $57.00 Date Released: December 2025 Quantity Released: 2,000 boxes of 10 Factory: Kelner Cigars S.A.S., Dominican Republic THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: First, I don’t spend… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Endure Cameroon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Meerapfel Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Habano and Criollo ’98 (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Condega Seco, Nicaraguan Estelí Viso, Nicaraguan Ligero from Jalapa and Condega Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Date Released: January 2025 Quantity… Read More ›
Slammin’ Deal on Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz ~ Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Above: The old packaging. Below: The 2026 packaging. Same orange suede shoes…but fancier. Crowned Heads only releases this cigar to retailers one day a year. I chose the TW to be my evening cigar, and I wondered if CP had… Read More ›
2014 ~ The Katman’s List of 199 Great Cigars in the $5.00-$9.00 Range | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
April 8, 2026: That’s me in my mid-60’s. This is when I published this list. Since 2020, the cost of cigars has gone up 40%. Covid unlocked an unprecedented amount of greed across the world. Not being dummies, the cigar… Read More ›
Quesada Oktoberfest 2025 Das Boot | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Full Price: $12.08 Date Released: August 2025 Quantity Released: 500 boxes of 10 (each of 3 sizes) Factory: TABADEX, Dominican Republic My cigars received 4 months… Read More ›
Katman Rekap (2025) ~ Luxury Cigar Club CREATE | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Habano 2000 Filler: Dominican (Criollo 98, HVA, Piloto Cubano) Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $12.00 Quantity Released: 500 bundles of 10 Factory: Tabacalera La Isla, Dominican Republic April 3, 2026 Update: I… Read More ›
Definition Cigars GEN413 ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: San Andrés (Mexico) Binder: Habano–Ecuador Broadleaf Filler: Nicaragua (Ometepe, Condega, Pueblo Nuevo, Chincagre) Size: Toro (6 x 52) Strength: Medium–Medium+ Price: ~$13.00 (varies by retailer) Date Released: April 13 (GEN 4/13 designation tied to shipping date) Factory: Luciano Cigars… Read More ›
April Contest Worth $334 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
This is another great one thanks to the folks at Cigar Page. The winner will receive one each of the following: 20-count box of Crowned Heads Lawless Yellow Rose Cigar Page Uncle Chimpo 7″ Resin Bobblehead Cigar Page Major League… Read More ›
Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Secret Cask Edicion Limitada | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (5-year aged ligero matured in whiskey-rum white oak casks) Size: 6 x 54 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.95 Date Released: November 2025 Quantity Released: 1500 boxes of 10 Factory: Fábrica de… Read More ›
