I am so happy to welcome Casdagli Cigars as a sponsor on this glorious day of August 1, 2023. I have been a shameless fanboy of first Bespoke, and then Casdagli, since 2016. I have reviewed more than two dozen… Read More ›
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Tatuaje 15th Anniversary Rosado Oscuro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Fino Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time…plus 5 years of box time. BACKGROUND: Cigars were released in… Read More ›
Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription July 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 ›
Warped Sky Moon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Criollo’ 98, Jalapa Medio Tiempo Size: 5.5 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 I’ve had my sticks marinating naked for 9 weeks. BACKGROUND: Released June 2023 500… Read More ›
Value Spotlight ~ Brick House Maduro | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
At the end of my head cold, but too soon to provide a responsible palate result. I thought I’d remind you of a very good, reasonably priced cigar. I first published this review January 2020. Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan… Read More ›
Sinistro NV Lancero Luxury Cigar Club Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I am re-posting a review of this fine, fine cigar. It is part of the new Katman Special Sampler sold by Luxury Cigar Club. Wrapper: Corojo Maduro (10 Years Aged) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero,… Read More ›
Caldwell Anastasia Yellow Label 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 These cigars were released in June 2022. There are four sizes that range in price from $22-$30 each. Only 750 boxes of 25 four sizes… Read More ›
Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf USA Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Size: 5.5 x 50 Corona Gorda Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 This cigar has had two months of naked humidor time. I’m trusting my luck that this should be… Read More ›
SP1014 Black | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Mexican San Andres (Barrel Aged) Filler: Undisclosed (5 Different Leaves) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 A close friend sent me the cigars. They have had several months of humidor time. BACKGROUND: Sanjay… Read More ›
La Flor Dominicana Unico Salomon | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Candela, Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 64 Salomon Strength: Medium Price: $35.80 My stick has nearly a year of naked humidor time. No idea what is ahead of me other than a very long review…. Read More ›
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Barba Amarilla 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Sungrown Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa C98 Filler: 3 Different Nicaraguan Visos, Dominican Republic C98 Hybrid Ligero, US Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Ligero Size: 5.625 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.99 My cigars have had a… Read More ›
Caldwell Crafted & Curated Long Live the King 11/07 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 54 Toro Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 BACKGROUND: Only 225 boxes of 10 sticks were released. The cigar is also called a Pregnant Toro. From Caldwell Cigars: “Caldwell’s Crafted and… Read More ›
Luxury Cigar Club SNBN by Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My cigars have been sunbathing naked on the beach of Lake Michigan for 3 months. BACKGROUND: Released August 2022 From Luxury Cigar Club: “Luxury Cigar… Read More ›
Illusione Allegria Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 2006 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.90 My sticks have had nearly two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Agricola Ganadera Norteña S.A. Releases July 2022 Regular Production From… Read More ›
Olmec Maduro Corona Gorda by Foundation Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Full Price: $12.50 My cigars have been marinating naked in my humidor for over 3 months. BACKGROUND: From Foundation Cigars: “The Heart Land of the… Read More ›
Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Agustin | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran. Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.37 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Plasencia Cigars: “Plasencia Cosecha 146 is an exclusive blend of tobacco from… Read More ›
Ferio Tego Timeless Ten Years | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $18.50 The cigar has gotten two months of naked humidor time. I only found a few reviews. Nobody went nuts. Everyone was polite. As… Read More ›
Don Reynaldo 70th by Warped Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Length: 6.5 x 48 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 My cigars have been naked in my humidor for 2 months. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Warped Cigars owner, Kyle Gellis, credits his… Read More ›
Aganorsa Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dual Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 (Jalapa & Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $11.50 My cigars have had only 1-1/2 months of naked humi time. Clearly, a spoiler alert. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 (aged six years) & Corojo ‘99 Size: 4.5 x 48 (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 My cigars have been streaking naked across the quad at Marquette for… Read More ›
Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 60 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 These cigars have been sitting naked in my humidor for 5 months. You cannot buy this cigar as only a small amount was… Read More ›
Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription June 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 ›
