Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 “Belicoso Fino” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 MSRP This is an oldie but goodie for many of you as it was released in the latter part of… Read More ›
cigar reviews by the katman
Tatuaje Tattoo Caballero | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 There isn’t a lick of information on this cigar anywhere. Not even on the Tatuaje web site. But I have a secret friend that… Read More ›
Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Condega) Size: 6.5 x 48 “Corona Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.75 MSRP I’ve reviewed the 20th Anniversary Sun Grown. Now it’s time for the Maduro.This stick is the latest… Read More ›
CroMagnon Aquitaine EMH (Early Modern Human) by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli & Condega & Pueblo Nuevo) Size: 5 x 56 “Robusto Extra” Body: Full Price: $7.75 I’ve been dying letting this cigar sit in my humidor for over two weeks. I… Read More ›
Bodega Premium Blends Reunión Digestivo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Proprietary Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Esteli) Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP I recently reviewed the Bodega Premium Blends Reunión Aperitivo. An excellent cigar. From Atlantic Cigars web site: “Bodega… Read More ›
“Tailored” Habano by Alec Bradley Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Habano Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.75 Good buddy, Jason Harding, of Best Cigar Prices knows me like a concubine. We have a deal. I must buy $500… Read More ›
Pinar Del Rio Serie 1939 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $6.00-Or-Less than $2 at Cigarauctioneer.com I am making an educated guess based on a recent review of La Aurora Escogidos. There isn’t a shred of information… Read More ›
AKA Cigars Nth Degree | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Broadleaf (Aged 4 Years) Binder: Dominican (Aged 4 Years) Filler: Dominica, Honduran, Peruvian (Aged 4-5 Years) Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto-Infinite” Body: Medium Price: $8.25 From AKA Cigars web site: “The Nth Degree is our new… Read More ›
Gurkha Cigars Seduction | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Colombian Corojo Size: 5 x 55 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 From the Gurkha Cigars web site: “Seduction is an appealing, delicious cigar that is sure to seduce your palate with flavor. This… Read More ›
Intemperance BA XXI Breach of the Peace by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Size: 5 x 56 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 A couple days ago, I reviewed the companion piece to this cigar called the Intemperance EC XVIII Brotherly Kindness. A wonderful cigar…. Read More ›
J. Fuego Sangre de Toro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5.5 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.70 Single Price From Atlantic Cigars: “Jesus Fuego has done it again! With his extensive cigar knowledge and Cuban… Read More ›
Intemperance EC XVIII Brotherly Kindness by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 56 Body: Medium Price: $7.00 From Atlantic Cigars: “Intemperance is the first cigar release under the newly formed ultra-boutique RoMa Craft Tobac Company. Produced in their Fabrica de Tobacco… Read More ›
Epicurean Armando Gutierrez “Azul” Vintage 2008 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli & Jalapa) Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $9.50 Epicurean Cigars started their first limited production cigar in 2012. Owner, Steven Ysidron, left Savinelli to start Epicurean. Ysidron started… Read More ›
Black Label Trading Company “Redemption” | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium Price: $12.00 I bought a six count sampler of the blends around 6 weeks ago, or so. So far, I’ve just about been batting zero. Four of… Read More ›
Epicurean AG Armando Gutierrez Vintage 2007 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Colorado Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Condega) Size: 6 x 52 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Epicurean Cigars started their first limited production cigar in 2012. Owner, Steven Ysidron, left Savinelli to start… Read More ›
La Aurora Escogidos Natural | Cigar Review
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.25 MSRP This is a La Aurora Event cigar. It is a limited edition cigar. It is also given to tourists that take the tour… Read More ›
AKA Respect 2013 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: 5 Year Aged Criollo Ligero Binder: 4 Year Aged ’59 Seed Corojo from the Eiroa Family Filler: 4 and 5 Year Aged Dominican and Honduran from the Eiroa and Kelner Families Size: 5.5 x 50 “Hooah” Body: Medium/Full Price:… Read More ›
Camacho Vintage Liberty 2007 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo/PA Broadleaf (Barber Pole) Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran & Pre-Embargo Cuban Tobacco Size: 6 x 48/54/48 “11/18 Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $16.50 (Or purchase two in a sampler of 10 limited edition “real” Camachos at Atlantic Cigar for… Read More ›
Guayacan Cigars Habano | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa ’98 Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa ’98 Criollo Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.40 A Cuban expatriate by the name of Neil Rojas hadn’t been in the States that long when he… Read More ›
Bodega Premium Blends Reunión Aperitivo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Proprietary Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Condega) Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP From Atlantic Cigars web site: “Bodega Premium Blends has release their first line of cigars, Reunion that features… Read More ›
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos | Cigar Review
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 52 “Double Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.35 MSRP I strayed from my normal procedure reviewing this cigar. I had some severe construction issues with the first one that had me… Read More ›
Epicurean Gonzo Vintage 2007 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Binder: Mexican San Andres, Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Condega) Size: 6 x 52 “Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $9.25 Epicurean Cigars started their first limited production cigar in 2012. Owner, Steven Ysidron, left Savinelli to start… Read More ›
TL Johnson Tempio | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 I recently reviewed the TL Johnson Legend Reserve 63 Maduro. A solid, flavorful and bold blend. This is its baby brother: TL… Read More ›
Pre-Release: Ortega Serie D Black | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli) Size: 6.25 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $9.25 First, I must thank Eddie Ortega for sending me the pre-release samples of his new blend. I’ve had these sticks in my… Read More ›
El Cedro Cigars 14k | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Another gem from the Cigar Federation Store. From Cigar Federation: “El Cedro is the hottest new cigar to come out of the Kelner Boutique… Read More ›
Total Flame Nicaragua by Total Flame Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Connecticut Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan, Mexican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $5.00 I became a member of Cigar Federation about a month ago and in the first week won a Total Flame Sampler 8 pack…. Read More ›
Herederos de Robaina | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto Body: Medium Price: $8.00 Here is another great boutique brand from Cigar Federation. This cigar is totally new to me and while I bought a 5 pack, I have… Read More ›
Black Label Trading Company “Benediction” | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 I bought a 6 pack sampler, from Cigar Federation, which contained the entire line of BLTC cigars. Two reasons: First, they are not cheap and… Read More ›
TL Johnson Legend Reserve 63 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Maduro- (Country Not Disclosed) Binder: Honduran Filler: Peruvian Ligero, Nicaraguan Habano Seco Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.50 Oh, my lovelies, do I have a cigar for you today. No need to read the review. Just… Read More ›
Rodrigo Cigars La Fortaleza | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 50 “Forte” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 A new cigar for me and I will be smoking it for the first time for this review. Yes, I bought it at Cigar… Read More ›
Nomad S-307 by Nomad Cigar Company | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $7.20 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez This is another new brand for me that was introduced to me by Cigar Federation. Check out the… Read More ›
DeSiena 312 K-4 by DeSiena Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Honduran Filler: Colombian Viso, Nicaraguan Viso Jalapa, Nicaraguan Ligero Esteli, Honduran Ligero Size: 4.5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 I could only garner a small bit of info on these cigars. First, DeSiena’s… Read More ›
Dante by Dante Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Dante is a cigar I only learned about while window shopping at the Cigar Federation Store. According to the Dante web site, they… Read More ›
Blanco Cigars Premiere Selection Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habana 2000 (Esteli) Binder: Honduran (Jamastran) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Esteli) Size: 6.5 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Full Price: $6.00 I’ve reviewed the Blanco Liga Exclusiva de Familia Double Corona Connecticut which is a fabulous cigar, the NINE,… Read More ›
Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2010 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘05 Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Ligero ‘05 Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa Valley) Size: 6 x 54 “Gran Robusto-Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 (Price goes down to $6 by the 5 pack and $5 by the box) Good buddy, Andy… Read More ›
Black Label Trading Company “Last Rites” | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/full Price: $12.00 I recently became a member of Cigar Federation. They have their own online store of 40 different boutique brands. Several members have told me… Read More ›
CRAFT 2013 La Campaña de Panamá Soberana by RoMa Craft Tobac | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut, Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: African Cameroon, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 60 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 MSRP I found four different names of the cigar on the internet. And of course, the RoMa Craft… Read More ›
“Damn Good” Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran-grown Connecticut-seed Binder: Sumatran Filler: Indonesian, Nicaraguan, Mexican San Andres Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $2.50 by the box of 20 from BestCigarPrices.com only. As usual, Jason sent me another 25¢ house brand. Kidding. $2.50. BCP… Read More ›
Total Flame Cigars Dark Line “Old School” | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havano Clara Binder: Dominican (Cuban Seed) Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian, Brazilian Size: 6 x 52 “Torpedo-Old School” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 NOTE: After completing this review, I was informed that Cigar Federation online store now has them in… Read More ›
Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Havano Connecticut Oscuro Binder: Dominican La Vega Especiale Filler: Rum Barrel Aged Dominican, Honduran Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Full Price: $7.27 MSRP I received this cigar along with some sticks I bought at… Read More ›
Black Label Trading Company “Lawless” | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/full Price: $9.00 I recently became a member of Cigar Federation. They have their own online store of 39 different boutique brands. Several members have told me… Read More ›
Blanco Cigars NINE | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan Triple Ligero Size: 7 x 38 “Lancero” Body: Full Price: $6.50 MSRP NOTE: 4-5-2014: I received this email from the Blanco Cigar Company this morning in response to my complaint of… Read More ›
Asylum 13 Ogre Barber Pole | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Candela & Nicaraguan Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $6.30 MSRP Asylum Cigars is Christian Eiroa, Tom Lazuka, and Kevin Baxter. The original Asylum made its debut at the 2012… Read More ›
Fratello by Fratello Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP From the Fratello Cigars press release: “Entrepreneur Omar de Frias is pleased to announce the launch of the Fratello cigar (label/brand)…. Read More ›
Black Label Trading Company “Royalty” | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium Price: $9.00 I recently became a member of Cigar Federation. They have their own online store of 39 different boutique brands. I asked what should be my… Read More ›
FQ Phenom No. 3 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (Cuban Seed) Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban Seed) Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran Habano (Cuban Seed) Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Phenom #3” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP I want to thank Mike from Cigar Hustler for the use of… Read More ›
Total Flame FTW Toro Limited Edition 2013 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan “El Corojal” Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 NOTE 4-6-2014: I was just notified that Cigar Federation online store now carries the entire line in 5 packs. From Total Flame Cigars… Read More ›
Take Heart | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
The dumpster diving is over. I have cigars ready for review. And I have them rolling in by the dozens. And all wonderful boutique blends that you want to know about unless you already do. (Huh?) Starting on Tuesday, 4-1-2014,… Read More ›
Black Ops Habano | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 MSRP I am a desperate reviewer, and man. I have some beautiful cigars on the cusp of being ready…but not ready yet. And I… Read More ›
Pinar del Rio Habano Sun Grown | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Habano Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.70 I’m dumpster diving…no disrespect to Abe Flores. But I have a bunch of cigars not ready for review and… Read More ›
Pinar del Rio Oscuro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Habano Oscuro Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $6.00 I’m dumpster diving…no disrespect to Abe Flores. But I have a bunch of cigars not ready for review and a… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana 2013 Event Cigar | Cigar Review
Wrapper: LFD Secret Binder: LFD Secret Filler: LFD Secret Size: 6.5 x 44 “Lonsdale” Body: Full Price: Unknown as they are given out, or sold, at LFD Events only. Thanks to Vanessa Arosemena-Quijano of La Flor Dominicana for putting me… Read More ›
La Gloria Cubana Serie N | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Capa Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Proprietary Filler: Nicaraguan Proprietary Size: 6.5 x 58 “Glorioso” Body: Full Price: $7.08 MSRP I reviewed the Serie R which I believe used to be the B & M version of the Serie… Read More ›
Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicoso | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo & Criollo) Size: 5.75 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.85 MSRP This was Don Pepin Garcia’s first release, under his own name, back in 2005. It is not that easy… Read More ›
Curivari Reserva Limitada Café Noir | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 “Café Noir 56” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.80 MSRP Authentic Cuban Seed Criollo and Corojo “For Teri- Who is at the beginning of her own cigar journey” I am an… Read More ›
Joya De Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Toro 2013 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa) Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $13.00 MSRP From Atlantic Cigars: “Joya de Nicaragua is one of the most celebrated brands of the last half century. To… Read More ›
Gran Habano Gran Reserva #3 2008 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (8 year old aged tobacco) Binder: Nicaraguan (7 year old aged tobacco) Filler: Nicaraguan (7 year old leaf from “La Santa Cruz” farm), Colombian (7 year old leaf from “La Joya del Valle” farm) Size: 6.125 x… Read More ›
5 Vegas High Primings | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Ligero Binder: Nicaraguan Ligero Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 6 x 48 “Double Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.00 I am currently stuck in the torturous wait for cigars to be ready to review so, instead, I go to… Read More ›
Sancho Panza | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican (Piloto Cubano) Size: 5.2 x 50 “Valiente” Body: Medium Price: $3.00 For some unknown reason, the Sancho Panza has eluded my attention. Don’t know why except that I know it… Read More ›
Black Ops Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 MSRP Black Ops cigars are made by Gurkha owner Kaizad Hansotia Normally, I don’t review house brands made by Gurkha. But a friend… Read More ›
“New” 601 La Bomba | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto-Napalm” Body: Full Price: $8.50 MSRP 601 La Bomba Napalm was released in 2011. And only comes in boxes of 10. From CI: “La Bomba hails from the… Read More ›
Zino Embassy Selection Limited Edition Piramides 2012 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: 702 Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 5.5 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium Price: $11.00 MSRP Atlantic Cigars is having a closeout special on these cigars for $70 so I nabbed a box of 10. Davidoff created… Read More ›
A Fernandez Signature Series | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto Body: Medium-Full Price: $5.00 MSRP It is no secret that I am an AJ groupie. Even some of the cigar forums make fun of me. Make… Read More ›
Illusione 88 Candela | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Candela Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.80 MSRP In keeping with the St. Patrick’s Day theme, this is the third Candela I have reviewed this week. The first was the Alec… Read More ›
Gran Habano STK Zulu Zulu Habano | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $8.50 MSRP This is a very limited small batch run. From Gran Habano web site: “Created many years ago for his private… Read More ›
PDR A Flores Serie Privada Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Dominican Corojo Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto- Box Press” Body: Medium Price: $9.75 MSRP Released at the IPCPR trade show in 2012, this is sort of a companion piece to… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana Double Claro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Double Claro (Candela) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “No.50 Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.96 MSRP Let’s face it, very few of us are candela lovers. The wrapper is extra fragile and that grassy taste is… Read More ›
La Aurora Serie Aniversario 107 Maduro Bowtie Lancero | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 40 “Lancero” (Measures 6.625”) Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.40 MSRP Why the odd name? This cigar is being released in the Southeastern United States and the rep working for… Read More ›
Emilio Serie H Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Jamastran Ligero Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $6.81 MSRP From Emiliocigars.com: “A delicious Jamastran Ligero maduro wrapper envelops a unique blend of Nicaraguan and Costa Rican tobaccos to… Read More ›
Nirvana Cameroon Selection | Cigar Review
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $10.85 MSRP This cigar, which was released in December, 2013, finds Royal Gold as the proud owner of the blend. But… Read More ›
Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Candela Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Panamanian Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $8.00 MSRP The cigar was released in March, 2013. Only 2000 boxes of 22 were produced. And this is the first and… Read More ›
A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo 2006 Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Corojo, Nicaraguan Habano Size: 3.5 x 46 “Half Corona” Body: Medium Price: $5.09 or $25.45 per 5 Cigar Tin Thanks to Stephanie Verrier of PDR Cigars for sending me some samples. I… Read More ›
Nestor Miranda Special Selection Danno 2012 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 56 “Double Corona” Body: Full Price: $10.00 MSRP This cigar was released in August, 2012. And manufactured at My Father Cigars S.A. Only 1,500 Boxes of… Read More ›
The Reckoning by Studio Tobac | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $7.00 MSRP (Actual Cost $4.35) NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2013 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Brazilian, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 MSRP NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and unencumbered by any previous cigars. What… Read More ›
Esteban Carreras Chupa Cabra | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto Grande” (Measures 5.5 x 56) Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 MSRP NOTICE: I review cigars first thing in the morning when my palate is fresh and unencumbered by… Read More ›
Curivari Selección Privada Natural | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.50 MSRP Authentic Cuban Seed Criollo and Corojo As I’ve stated in earlier reviews, I am on a journey request to review every Curivari blend… Read More ›
La Musa Mousa by Emilio Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $7.81 MSRP This blend was released in 2012. Emilio Cigars has been around for a few years but as they are a very limited production… Read More ›
Esencia Cigars by Brother of the Leaf, LLC | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 (Measures at 7.5 x 42) “Lancero” Body: Medium/Full Price: Unknown Esencia Limited Edition Sampler w/Palio Cutter Esencia cigars are made by Mark Aub who owns Palio Cutters. From CigarPlace.biz: “Our… Read More ›
American Legion Toro by Blanco Cigar Company| Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Aged 3 Years) Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $5.75 MSRP Thanks to Jason Harding and BestCigarPrices.com for supplying samples. At the moment, BCP is the only place these cigars… Read More ›
Oliva Serie G Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban-Seed Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 4.5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Press” Body: Medium Price: $5.30 MSRP This has been hiding in the bottom of my humidor since Jesus was in grade school. And I… Read More ›
Trinidad Habano Reserve Siglo VI | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cubano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.10 MSRP According to the Trinidad folks, the Trinidad Habano Reserve Siglo VI is the newest and boldest version of the Trinidad line. The… Read More ›
Azan Premium White and Burgundy Cigars by Roberto Duran Premium Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo (Grade 5 & 6) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa & Esteli), Brazilian Size: 4.875 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.00 Roberto Duran unveiled Azan Cigars at the 2013 IPCPR trade show. The cigar line comes in… Read More ›
Blanco Liga Exclusiva de Familia Double Corona Connecticut | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Connecticut Seed Shade Grown- Talanga Valley Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 54 “Double Corona” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 This is definitely an old school blend. I’ve had to wait almost 4 months for them to be… Read More ›
Mike Ditka Throwback Edition Toro by Camacho Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Maduro (5th Priming) Binder: Brazilian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $10.00 I previously reviewed the Camacho Ditka 89 on Feb, 8 of this year. I was less than impressed. Two… Read More ›
Padron 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $13.00 I realized that while I have reviewed this cigar on other blogs for online stores, I don’t have it in my catalog. So… Read More ›
Primer Mundo La Hermandad | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Caballito-Robusto” Body: Full Price: $8.10 Primer Mundo La Hermandad, and Clase Reserva, made their debut at the 2012 IPCPR trade show. Here is part of their press release for… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial El Jocko #1 Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubana Size: 4.5 x 32/54 “El Jocko #1-Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $7.18 This little oil soaked firecracker is a gorgeous cigar. It truly looks like it was dipped in 10-40 motor oil…. Read More ›
PDR AFR-75 Edición Limitada | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98, Connecticut Broadleaf, Dominican Size: 5 x 56 “Sublime” Body: Medium/Full Price: $14.75 This cigar made its debut at the 2013 IPCPR trade show and released shortly thereafter. It was… Read More ›
Aging Room Small Batch M21 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Habano Ligero Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.75 x 47 “Fortissimo Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $12.90 per box of 10 This blend made its debut at the 2013 IPCPR trade show. Fortissimo means for the orchestra to play… Read More ›
MUWAT Kentucky Fire Cured | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Kentucky and Virginian Fire Cured Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Filler: Honduran-(Proprietary), Nicaraguan-(Proprietary) Size: 6 x 52 “Just a Friend” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 – OR – $70 for a bundle of 10. I am concerned. The big A List reviewers… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Winter Collection 2012 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Costa Rican, Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan, Panamanian Size: 6.12 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.80 This cigar is part of the Rocky Patel “Seasons” collection. Only 2000 boxes were made of each blend…. Read More ›
Alec Bradley JAM Dylan 652 Toro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $6.50 I hadn’t heard of this cigar. But thanks to Atlantic Cigars, I was made aware of it. The entire name is Alec Bradley JAM… Read More ›
San Lotano Connecticut by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 54 Body: Mild/Medium Price: $6.40 First, thanks to Clay Roberts and Spence Drake of AJ Fernandez for the samples. As I am averse to smoking anything mild bodied, this… Read More ›
New Camacho Connecticut | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Authentic Corojo Filler: Honduran Generoso, Dominican Aleman Ligero Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Mild Price: $6.75 I’ve now reviewed all but one of the NEW BOLD Camacho blends. And I am disappointed. The only… Read More ›
San Lotano Oval Habano Limited Edition Pigskin Super Smoke Figurado XLVIII | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 “Figurado” Body: Full Price: $10.00 San Lotano Oval Habano Limited Edition Pigskin Super Smoke Figurado XLVIII released in November 2013. Just in time. Yep. That is the… Read More ›
San Lotano Habano by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Cuban Seed Brazilian Habano (Ligero) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, Dominican Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $6.90 This is a cigar I’ve reviewed a couple times on other blogs. And I would be remiss to leave… Read More ›
Curivari Gloria de Leon | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 54 “Prominente” Body: Medium Price: $7.80 Authentic Cuban Seed Criollo and Corojo. As I’ve stated in earlier reviews, I am on a journey request to review every Curivari… Read More ›
7-20-4 1874 Series by K.A. Kendall | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Esteli) Size: 6.5 x 54 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 The 1874 Series was released at the 2010 IPCPR trade show. But not released until 2011. As usual, I am… Read More ›
New Camacho BLACKOUT Limited Edition 2013 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Maduro Corojo 2006 Binder: Nicaraguan 2009 Filler: Honduran 2003, Nicaraguan 2008, Brazilian 2009 Size: 6.125 x 42/54 “Figurado” Body: Full Price: $12.50 As a rule, I never look at another review prior to writing my own. I don’t… Read More ›
Pinolero by AJ Fernandez | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown & Pinolero Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Cuban Seed Nicaraguan & Fernandez Family Secret Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.70 I want to thank Clay Roberts and Spencer Drake of AJ Fernandez Cigars for… Read More ›
Paul Garmirian Reserva Exclusiva | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 46 “Corona Extra” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 From the Paul Garmirian web site: “Paul BK Garmirian earned his PhD cum laude in International Politics from the Catholic University of America… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Decade Edición Limitada | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.75 From Cigar Aficionado’s web site: “The blend on the 2012 release is the same as in past years: a Pennsylvanian maduro broadleaf wrapper… Read More ›
Puros Rocha | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Havana 2000 Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 I want to thank Alejandro Rocha for the samples. You can visit his web page: http://www.purosrocha.com by clicking on the link. For more… Read More ›
Nat Sherman Timeless Collection Nicaraguan | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 “556-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $7.62 I’ve recently reviewed the Dominican version of this cigar. From the Nat Sherman web site: “The Nat Sherman Timeless Collection (Nicaragua – Plasencia… Read More ›
Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 52 “Robusto Extra” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Note (2-24-2014): I made an error that the Drew Estate folks were kind enough to catch: “Thank you Phillip. One correction, these are… Read More ›
