Johnny Piette is on pause at this writing. This is an opportunity for you to re-visit John’s blends. Piette is a perfectionist who makes cigars that he can smoke right out of the cello…because he has no patience. I know… Read More ›
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Quesada Oktoberfest 2023 Salomon Press | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.75 x 50/33 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is an extremely limited edition of only 500 boxes of… Read More ›
Value Spotlight ~ El Viejo Continente The Circus Twister Barberpole | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Claro, Nicaraguan Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Pennsylvania Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $7.00 I aged my cigars naked for two months. BACKGROUND: Go to the El Viejo Continente website here. I discovered… Read More ›
601 La Bomba Warhead IX Figurado | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 BACKGROUND: Factory: AJ Fernandez San Lotano Ocotal, Nicaragua. 5,000 boxes of 10 cigars. Released in July at PCA 2023. From Espinosa Cigars: “What do you… Read More ›
Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef’s Special 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Box Pressed Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 BACKGROUND: Factory: San Lotano factory in Ocatal, Nicaragua Yearly release since 2022. Limited editon: 2500 boxes of 10 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Aromatic… Read More ›
DT&T Delays Release of New $7.25 Polpetta | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
DT&T Delays Release of New $7.25 Polpetta Until January 2024. PRESS RELEASE 11-1-2023: “Normally delays from intended release dates are the result of either the cigars and/or the packaging not being ready, but this is not the case for Polpetta… Read More ›
Value Spotlight ~ Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped 2018 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 44 Lonsdale Strength: Medium Price: 2018: $8.00. 2023: $10.00 but can be had cheaper…a lot cheaper. So many years. So much confusion. I’m… Read More ›
Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No.2 Belicoso | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 Belicoso Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $18.12 (Can be had for as little as $11.00 online) My cigars have received 9 months of naked humidor time. Cigar Aficionado’s #2 Cigar… Read More ›
Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription October 2023 Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
Room 101 Johnny Tobacconaut 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $10.00 My cigars have had 3-1/2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The wrapper smells good. Caramel, milk chocolate, creamy vanilla, and cotton… Read More ›
Value Spotlight ~ 2020 Villiger San’Doro Colorado ~ 2023 ~ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 (As little as $5.00 online) I posted this review in August 2020. The cigars are still available. You want a cigar that doesn’t drain… Read More ›
Value Spotlight ~ Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 6th Birthday Edition ~ 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Corojo Rosado) Binder: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99) Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo ‘99 & Criollo ‘98) Size: 4.5 x 48 Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 by the box. $8.00 in a fiver. I posted this review in 2022. You want… Read More ›
Illusione Original Documents Maduro 888 Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Size: 6.75 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.65 My cigars have had 6 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: This is a regular production cigar. Illusione changed… Read More ›
La Gloria Cubana Serie S Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Négro Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 56 Robusto Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.99 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar is dense. The draw… Read More ›
Wildfire Cigar Company Artaois | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa, Estelí) Size: 5.25 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. Released July 2023. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The cigar queefs and… Read More ›
Flor de D’Crossier Seleccion Escogida Lumina | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Jalapa (Aged 5 Years) Size: 7 x 49 Double Corona or Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co:… Read More ›
Y Panda by Luciano Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ’98 Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca, Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa and Estelí Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.20 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Y… Read More ›
Dalay Nicaragua by Dalay Zigarren | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo ‘98 Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca, Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Filler: Nicaraguan Pueblo Nuevo, Jalapa, Estelí, Masatepe Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Debuted… Read More ›
United Cigars Firecracker | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Criollo Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Seco Size: 3.5 x 50 Rothschild Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar: “The cigar has seen a… Read More ›
RoMa Craft Intemperance Volstead VO 1920 Blind Pig | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Hybrid Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 60 Strength: Medium Price: $8.25 My cigars have had 3-1/2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. From Atlantic Cigar: “Armed with a balanced blend… Read More ›
Illusione Epernay L’Alpiniste Torpedo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Café Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 56 Torpedo Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 My cigars have had 5 months of naked humidor time. 90% of the reviews I found were written over a… Read More ›
Tatuaje Broadleaf Reserva K222 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.875 x 52 Strength: Full Price: $15.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH (Short stack): The cigar smells like my grandfather. I rarely saw him without… Read More ›
