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 ›
Warped Moon Garden Especial | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Criollo ‘98, Medio Tiempo Size: 5.625 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 My cigars have had 6 weeks of naked humidor time. This is a limited release of 1000… Read More ›
Casdagli Cigars Mareva Spalato No.2 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 49 Pyramide Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 I’ve had my cigars marinating naked in my humidor for over 4 months. Casdagli Cigars has been a sponsor for 2 months. I… Read More ›
Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Toro ~ Limited Supply Available | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
I’m on a personal spending spree. Stop me. Call my therapist at 866-Blow-Me. Small Batch Cigar has a very limited supply of 5 packs of this wonderful blend. Only 2750 boxes of 10 were released. I reviewed the Aganorsa Supreme… Read More ›
Southern Draw BOGO from Cigar Page | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Two days in a row. Yesterday I felt the need to bring your attention to a fleeting deal from Small Batch Cigar on Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Chef’s Special 2023 figurados. (Promo code ‘katman’ gets you 10% off). Today, the need… Read More ›
Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription September 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 ›
Black Star Line Rosewood 1923 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 48 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.50 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: The weight feels right. The resistance of the draw is… Read More ›
Luciano The Dreamer Toro De Lux | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 6.875 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 BACKGROUND: This blend, in the Lancero size, was Cigar Aficionado’s #12 cigar of 2021. And rated with a 93. Regular Production. Released… Read More ›
Southern Draw 300 Hands Maduro Churchill | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Full Price: $7.50 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This is one of the few SD blends I’ve not… Read More ›
Aladino Limited Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Cameroon Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Fábrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas Jamastran Quantity released: 540 Boxes… Read More ›
Artesano del Tobacco El Pulpo San Andrés | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Box Pressed Robusto Grande Strength: Full Price: $15.00 My cigars have had two months naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernández Cigars de Nicaragua The cigar spent… Read More ›
E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Sidekick | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Box Pressed Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 My sticks have gotten 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From E.P. Carrillo Cigars: “We’ve partnered with Oliva Cigar Co. to… Read More ›
Platinum Nova New York 5 Boroughs Edition | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Cubita & Corojo ~ Double Binder Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 50 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 My sticks have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released July 2023 Rather than… Read More ›
Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Boxergrail | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Rabbit Hole Founder’s Collection Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey cask aged) Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. Released… Read More ›
Sobremesa Brûlée Blue | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.95 My cigars have had two months of naked humidor time plus 4 years of box time. The cigars I possess were released in 2019. Only… Read More ›
Value Spotlight ~ Untitled Berserker ~ Cigar Page Exclusive | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $4.13 I don’t normally review $4 cigars because their heyday of possibly being good cigars disappeared 8-10 years ago. So, lay on Macduff…… Read More ›
J. London Telephone Booth Series Pink Petit Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano Maduro Binder: Dominican Olor Viso Filler: Dominican Size: 4.5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.60 BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar: “The founder of J. London Cigars, Jonathan Fiant, is working closely with a family in the Dominican Republic that… Read More ›
Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary – LE 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua – Estelí Seco Cask Aged (Rum) / Estelí Semilla B Visus / Estelí Semilla A Ligero / Jalapa Visus / Condega Seco Size: 6 x 56 Gran Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $36.00 My… Read More ›
Valacari Axios 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $12.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Valacari Cigars: “An initial production of 2000 cigars. The Axios is an… Read More ›
Cavalier Geneve Inner Circle Domaine Rouge Robusto Grande | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Jamastran Binder: Honduran Connecticut Seed Filler: Honduran Habano Jamastran, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Paraguay Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Grande Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 BACKGROUND: Debuted at 2023 PCA Trade Show. From Atlantic Cigar: “Cavalier Geneve Inner Circle Domaine Rouge… Read More ›
Value Spotlight ~ Diesel Vintage Series | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano (Aged 5-8 years) Size: 5 x 56 Robusto Gordo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.79 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera A.J…. Read More ›
Caldwell The King Is Dead by AJ Fernandez (2019) | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.60 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. But…these cigars have had 4 years of box time due to its singular release in… Read More ›
ATL Cigar Co. ‘Fye’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Toro (pigtail and closed foot) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 My cigars have had 5 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: The cigar was released in 2021 under the… Read More ›
‘G’ Series Marevas from Gellis Family Cigars | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Habano 2000 Rosada Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Binder: Nicaraguan Size: 5.125 x 43 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My sticks received only one month of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La iSLA From Gellis Family Cigars: “The first release… Read More ›
Davidoff Colorado Claro Special ‘T’ | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Sungrown Binder: Dominican Hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco Filler: Dominican 2x Piloto Seco | 2x San Vicente Visus Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $28.70 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. The cigar… Read More ›
Tatuaje Skinny Monster Drac Cazadores | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 My Skinny Monsters have had 3 months of naked humidor time. The Drac was the first blend of the Monster Series released in… Read More ›
Illusione Jeremy Piven Collection PIV Robusto | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 2012 (Aganorsa) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.95 My cigars have had a little over 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Released 2021. Actor Jeremy Piven worked… Read More ›
Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2023 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.95 BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza, S.A. The Four Kicks Mule Kick has been a yearly release since 2012. This year is… Read More ›
C.L.E. Eiroa Dark Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $15.70 BACKGROUND: From C.L.E. Cigar Company: “A Honduran puro that was released in May 2019. The Eiroa Dark is made at our Aladino… Read More ›
HVC Hot Cake Golden Line | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa Size: 5.625 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $8.30 My cigars have acquired naked humidor time just shy of 2 months. BACKGROUND: Regular production. Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos HVC,… Read More ›
Luxury Cigar Club ~ Palladium Subscription August 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 ›
Surrogates Animal Cracker AC550 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 My cigars have had 2-1/2 months of naked humidor time. The Surrogates line from Tatuaje has been in production since 2012 under the… Read More ›
Hoyo de Monterrey The Illusione of Excalibur No. 1 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo 2012 Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Criollo & Corojo (1996, 1998, 2006) Size: 7.25 x 54 Double Corona Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$20.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. Plus,… Read More ›
Room101 Namakubi Ranfla 2021 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Dominican, Honduran Size: 5.5 x 50 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. But also, 18 months of box time as they were released in November… Read More ›
