Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 “Canto VI – Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the Dante Vita Nova. It is the newest blend to the Dante line. Not… Read More ›
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Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Legend Challenger | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Habana 2000 (Cuban Seed) Binder: Nicaraguan (Ligero) Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan (Ometepe) Size: 5.25 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at an oldie but goodie; the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Legend Challenger. This… Read More ›
Quesada Jalapa | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 4.9 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 in boxes of 10 Today we take a look at the Quesada Jalapa made at the MATASA (Quesada Factory). These cigars were released… Read More ›
Epicurean Carnavale Petite Corona | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: American Broadleaf, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 48 “Petite Corona” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Epicurean Carnavale Petite Corona. The cigar was released in September, 2014. And… Read More ›
Boutique Blend by Rodrigo Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Dark Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 56 “G5’” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.75 Today we take a look at Boutique Blend by Rodrigo Cigars. From Rodrigo Cigars web site: “Boutique Blend is our answer to the… Read More ›
Varina Farms Winter Warmer Limited Edition | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Havana Media Tiempo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 54 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 in boxes of 10. Today we take a look at the Varina Farms Winter Warmer Limited Edition. I want to thank… Read More ›
Entrada Classic by Casa De Entrada Cigar Company | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo) Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo, Viso) Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $8.20 Today we take a look at the Entrada Classic. It is made by the Casa De Entrada Cigar Company. The… Read More ›
L’Atelier Extension de la Racine 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder of Sancti Spiritus) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 by the 5 Pack/$8.50 by the box of 20 Today we take a look at the L’Atelier… Read More ›
Paul Stulac (Master Blender) – 10 Questions | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’ve known Paul for a few years and watched as his kingdom has exploded. He would demur that no such explosion has happened; but it has. Paul graciously agreed to answer some questions. Here they are: Q: Things have really… Read More ›
Warped Cigars EL OSO | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 48 “Belicoso-PaPa” Body: Medium Price: $12.50 (Can be had as cheap for $10.00) Today we take a look at Warped Cigars EL OSO PaPa. I was gifted two… Read More ›
TEN Cigar by Crimson Lord | Cigar Review
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 58 “Short Torpedo” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at TEN Cigar by Crimson Lord. This cigar was a gift and as we all know, the second… Read More ›
Swag Black | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 54 Body: Full Price: $7.00 by the box/$7.90 by the Single Today we take a look at the new Swag Black from Rafael Nodal at Boutique Blends. The cigar is… Read More ›
Sons of Anarchy Clubhouse Edition KG-9 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Box Pressed-KG-9-Toro” Body: Full Price: $5.95 by the box/$7.00 by the 5 Pack/$9.00 by the Single Today we take a look at the Sons of Anarchy Clubhouse… Read More ›
House Resolution from Corona Cigar Co. | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican Sun Grown San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 52 “Speaker” Body: Medium Price: $7.50 Single/$4.00 by the Box of 20 Today we take a look at the House Resolution cigar from Corona Cigar and… Read More ›
Foundry Chillin’ Moose | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Rosado Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican, US Broadleaf, and Mexican San Andrés Size: 5.25 x 42 “Corona” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $3.25 MSRP/$1.90 by the box of 20 if you shop around. Today we take a look… Read More ›
Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $6.10 Today we take a look at the brand new Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend. It made its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. And was… Read More ›
Gurkha Cellar Reserve | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 (Aged 15 Years) Binder: Dominican Olor (Aged 15 Years) Filler: Dominican (Aged 15 years) Size: 6 x 58 “Hedonism-Gordo Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Gurkha Cellar Reserve gifted to… Read More ›
Don Collins Lonsdale | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Puerto Rican Hoja Prieta Binder: Puerto Rican Hoja Prieta Filler: Puerto Rican Size: 6.25 x 44 “Lonsdale” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.36 by the box of 25 Today we take a look at the Don Collins Lonsdale. My good buddy,… Read More ›
Corona Intensa Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan ’99 Corojo (Aganorsa) Binder: Nicaraguan Maduro (Aganorsa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo, Viso, Ligero) [Aganorsa] Size: 5.25 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.00 Today we take a look at Intensa Cigars from Corona Cigar which is no easy feat as… Read More ›
Kristoff Corojo Limitada | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Dominican Habano Size: 6.25 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 by the box Today we take a look at the Kristoff Corojo Limitada. It made its debut in 2011… Read More ›
Espada by Montecristo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Vintage 2010 Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Vintage 2009 Filler: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Seco Vintage 2008, Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Viso Ometepe Vintage 2008, Nicaraguan Habano (Condega) Ligero Vintage 2008 Size: 5 x 54 “Ricasso” Body: Medium/Full Price:… Read More ›
Pressoir by Chinnock Cellars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $11.00 Another shitty day in paradise (Wisconsin). We had a gorgeous summer day yesterday, in the middle of fall, and today back… Read More ›
Punch Sucker Punch | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero) Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto-Lights Out” Body: Full Price: $5.57 by the Single/$77.00 for box of 18 Today we take a look at the new Punch Sucker Punch. Kind of a… Read More ›
Hechicera by Sotolongo Cigars/CLE Cigars | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Hechicera by Sotolongo Cigar. This is the first release for the company that came out a year ago…. Read More ›
Bahia Matanzas | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 48 “Perfecto No.2” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the new Bahia Matanzas. Now I’m sure most of you think of inexpensive bundled… Read More ›
S.T.K. Miami Barracuda Limited Edition Maduro 2014 -Pre-Release- | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero) Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the pre-release blend: S.T.K. Miami Barracuda Limited Edition Maduro 2014. I received the sample and press release… Read More ›
Sosa Auric Barber Shop Pole | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut and Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7 x 50 “Churchill” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 by the box/$9.00 by the 5 pack Today we take a look at the Sosa Auric Barber Shop Pole. And due… Read More ›
Holt’s Old Henry Pure Breed | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra (Oscuro Grade) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.75 by 20 Count Box/$5.75 by the Single/$4.16 using “6 Packs to Go” Today we take a look at Holt’s Old Henry Pure… Read More ›
Alec Bradley Coyol | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Honduran Trojes Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa), Honduran Trojes Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega), Honduran Trojes Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 MSRP ($6.70 Everywhere) Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Coyol. From Cigar Aficionado: “A… Read More ›
C&C Loose Cannon Trigger Happy | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $4.85 by the 20 count box (Minus 10% = $4.37 use coupon code KATMANCC during checkout at Stogie Boys) Today we take a look at… Read More ›
Hammer + Sickle Hermitage No. 1 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo/Ligero(Esteli) Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo/Ligero, Seco, Viso (Jalapa) Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Hammer + Sickle Hermitage No. 1. It made its debut at… Read More ›
Black Abyss | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Cuban-Seed Dominican Criollo ‘98/Olor/Piloto Cubano/Ligero Size: 6 x 60 “Cerberus” Body: Full Price: $3.75 @ JR Cigars Today we take a look at the Black Abyss. This was a gift from reader… Read More ›
Macabi Deluxe by Sosa | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Torpedo-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Macabi Deluxe by Sosa and Antillian Cigar Corp. I want to thank the lovely Arby Sosa… Read More ›
Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Natural | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan ( 2006 Corojo sun-grown at Aganorsa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Natural. I’ve reviewed the Maduro… Read More ›
Felipe Gregorio Refusion | Cigar Review
Wrapper: House Secret Binder: House Secret Filler: House Secret Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-F3” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the Felipe Gregorio Refusion F3. This is one of the most illusive cigars online. Even the… Read More ›
Casa Fernández Aniversario Serie 2014 Ares | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan AGANORSA Corojo (Aged 5 Years) Binder: Nicaraguan (Aged 5 Years) Filler: Nicaraguan (Aged 5 Years) Size: 6.25 x 52 “Toro-Ares” Body: Medium Price: $12.50 (Boxes of 10, $125.00) Today we take a look at the Casa Fernández Aniversario… Read More ›
Santa Julia | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “#200-Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $5.00 by the box/$5.00 by the 5 Pack (Free Shipping) From Antillian Cigar Today we take a look at the Santa Julia. I would like… Read More ›
La Historia by E.P. Carrillo | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.375 x 52 “El Senador-Box Pressed) Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the La Historia by E.P. Carrillo. It made its debut recently at the… Read More ›
Quesada Oktoberfest 2014 | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Dominican (Cibao Valley) Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Cuban Seed Criollo, Dominican (Olor Viso and Ligero) Size: 6 x 52 “Torpedo-Das Boot” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the new Quesada Oktoberfest 2014 Das Boot. It… Read More ›
Don Cirilo Reserva Familiar Maduro | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cameroon Maduro Binder: African Cameroon Filler: Dominican Corojo, Nicaraguan Viso Size: 7 x 50 “Churchill-Box Pressed-Reserva Familiar No.1) Body: Full Price: $8.00 ($4.50 after discount at Small Batch Cigar) Today we take a look at the Don Cirilo… Read More ›
Illusione Fume D’Amour | Cigar Review
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 “Clementes” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Illusione Fume D’Amour Clementes from Dion Giolito. The cigar made its debut at this year’s IPCPR trade show… Read More ›
601 Steel | Cigar Review
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 ›
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 ›
