Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto-Rod” Body: Full Price: $5.95 by the box. Today we take a look at the brand new Espinosa 601 Steel, The newest addition to the 601 line made… Read More ›
cigar reviews by the katman
The Freshman by Young Tabacaleros Inc. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Authentic Corojo Filler: Honduran Authentic Corojo, Honduran Pinareño Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto Body: Medium Price: $6.90 MSRP Julio Ignacio Today we take a look at the new Freshman cigar from Young Tabacaleros Inc. I’m… Read More ›
The Judge By J Fuego | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Maduro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed 4-Nation Blend Size: 5.5 x 46 “Villainy” Body: Full Price: $3.35 Today we go slumming and take a look at The Judge By J Fuego. Someone has to. J.Fuego makes a… Read More ›
Exactus Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Maduro (Aged 3 Years) Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican Criollo ’98, PA Broadleaf Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 +/- Only Available at B & M’s (See list of retailers on Exactus web site)… Read More ›
Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Criollo (Aged 6 Years) Binder: Honduran (Aged 4 Years) Filler: Honduran (Navarrette and Jamastran/Aged 3 Years) Size: 5.75 x 46 (Interesting note. H & S does not show this size on their web site. And the No. 22… Read More ›
Man O’ War Armada War Horse by A.J. Fernandez | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 64 “Gordo-Perfecto” Body: Full Price: $20.00 ($7-$8 on Cbid) Today we take a look at the Man O’ War Armada War Horse by A.J. Fernandez. At first sight, many… Read More ›
Doña Nieves | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Negra Macha-Box Press” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.29 by the box/$6.50 by the 5 pack Today we take a look at the Doña Nieves distributed by the Antillian Cigar Corp…. Read More ›
Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro 48 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 5 x 48 “Robusto 48-Ilustre” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.60 ($6.20 at cigarplace.biz) Today we take a look at the Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro 48. It made its… Read More ›
Señorial by Jose Blanco | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Esteli) Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Corojo Size: 5.5 x 46 Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Señorial by Jose Blanco. Jose and Emma Blanco’s newly formed company, Las… Read More ›
Headlines First Edition | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Habano Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican Criollo ’98, Olor Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 50 Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.75 by the box/$7.50 by the 5 pack Today we take a look at the Headlines First Edition Cigars…. Read More ›
Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.75 x 52 “Petite Robusto” Body: Full Price: $7.65 MSRP Today we take a look at the Hammer + Sickle Moscow City Series. There are three sizes: Petite Robusto, Robusto Extra… Read More ›
Rocky Patel Edición Unica 2011 (2013) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran (Jamastran) Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Edición Unica 2011 (2013). The cigar is cloaked in controversy because at the 2011 Humo… Read More ›
Alec Bradley Overture | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Trojes Viso Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Trojes, Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full (Wrong. It is medium bodied) Price: $3.75 by the Box Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Overture. From Famous… Read More ›
Perdomo Habano Corojo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP (As cheap as $3 on Cbid) Today we take a look at the 2007 Perdomo Habano Corojo…. Read More ›
C&C Loose Cannon 1206 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Indonesian Sumatran Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $5.00 (Minus 10% = $4.50 use coupon code KATMANCC during checkout at Stogie Boys) Today we take a look at the 2012 C&C Loose… Read More ›
Ashton Aged Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-No 10″ Body: Medium Price: $8.25 MSRP ($7.99 at Stogie Boys (minus 10% off with coupon code KATASHTON = $7.09) Today we take a look at the Ashton Aged… Read More ›
La Palina Black Label (Pre-Release) | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Brazilian (Bahiano) Binder: Dominican, Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $12.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the pre-release blend: La Palina Black Label. From all appearances, it seems that La Palina… Read More ›
JOYA Red by Joya de Nicaragua | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa) Size: 5.25 x 50 “Robusto ” Body: Medium Price: $5.75 ($4.50 Everywhere) Today we take a look at the brand new JOYA Red by Joya de Nicaragua. It is… Read More ›
90 Miles 1980 by Flor de Gonzalez | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Seed Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero), Dominican (Ligero) Size: 5 x 52 “Gordito” Body: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the 90 Miles1980 by Flor de Gonzalez. Kindly gifted to me… Read More ›
NHC Seleccion Limitada Reserva | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 42 “Lonsdale” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the NHC Seleccion Limitada Reserva by Tatuaje. This is a project whose collaborators are Pete Johnson, Dan Walsh… Read More ›
Viaje WLP PL TB#7 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo’ 99, Aganorsa (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 6 x 40 “Petit Lancero” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.32 MSRP Today we take a look at the Viaje White Label Project TB#7. Or Viaje WLP PL TB#7,… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo 5 Year Anniversary | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Ecuadorian Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaragua (Estelí, Condega & Jalapa) Size: 6.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the brand new E.P. Carrillo 5 Year Anniversary. It only comes… Read More ›
