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 ›
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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 ›
Katman Rekap (2025) ~ Atabey Cigars Ritos | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Peruvian Seco, Volado ~ Aged 5 Years Size: 6.125 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $44.00 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tobacos de Costa Rica March 28, 2026 Update: This was my… Read More ›
Cigar Lounge Logic by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Brendan Delumpa swung for the fences and hit a home run with this commentary on how to behave in a cigar lounge. He calls his article, “Anthony Bourdain’s Cigar Lounge Logic.” While he uses the image of Anthony Bourdain, the… Read More ›
Dime Bank (Cigar Page Exclusive) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Aged 2 Years) Size: 5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $3.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is how it happened. I was zooming… Read More ›
601 La Bomba Warhead VI | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $15.00 Date Released: May 2025 Quantity Released: 1500 boxes of 10 Factory: AJ Fernandez San Lotano, Ocotal, Nicaragua My cigars received 5 months of… Read More ›
LCA Happy Meal ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Maduro Binder: Dominican (Criollo + San Vicente) Filler: Dominican + Estelí, Nicaragua Size: 6 X 51 (Toro) Strength: Medium/Medium+ Price: $12-$16 Date Released: February 3, 2023 (Yearly LCA February Drop) Aging: 3 years post‑roll Factory/Blender: Tabacalera La Perla… Read More ›
Katman Rekap 2022 ~ La Aurora Barrel-Aged Karl Malone | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Ecuadorian ~ Rum Barrel-Aged for 6 months Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian ~ Aged 6 Years and then Rum-Barrel Aged for 6 Months Size: 5.7 x 54 Sumo Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 BACKGROUND: From La Aurora Cigars:… Read More ›
Sinistro NV Edition Remus | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Maduro (Aged 10 Years) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero, Pennsylvania Ligero, Dominican Olor Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 Date Released: 2024 Quantity Released: 180 Boxes of 20 Factory:… Read More ›
Steel Horse Cigars Maduro Toro ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican Cuban Seed Size: 6 X 54 Toro Strength: Medium+ – Full Price: $10-$15 Date Released: July, 2022 @ PCA (Luxury Cigar Club booth) Factory: El Maestro, Dominican Republic My first introduction to… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana Suave Grand Maduro #5 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Dominican Size: 6.2 x 52 Toro ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $11.80 Date Released: September 2025 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tabacalera La Flor S.A. My cigars received 3 months of… Read More ›
Trinidad Espiritu Series No.3 ~ Guest Review by Unco B | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua (Estelí, Jalapa) Size: 6 x 54 Toro (Soft Box-Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.60 Blender: AJ Fernandez / Raphael Nodal Date Released: October 30, 2023 (Dia de los Muertos) Factory: Tabacalera AJ… Read More ›
