Plus I get to use Carlin's 7 words, plus some...I make disgusting references of all types...and I link them all together. No big cigar industry website can allow profanity and sex in their blog. One friend told me if he looks up 'Cigar Porn' in the dictionary, it will show my katman logo. I got...

I am honest. I report what I experience and say what I want. I am an outsider. And I grew. It is a nice to have a big digitaI family that I connect with that are weirdos like me...and love cigars. If I decide whether a blend is worth your time...I put my thumbs up or down like all the other...

Michael...your first instinct is correct about the spelling. I appreciate your support. I get that a lot...readers tell me they like my reviews but my music history stories is what they enjoy most...my tangential meanderings. I am very flattered. I'm odd and twisted...I know that. As I look...

You sir are a rare bird. Based upon statistics, smokers who visit review sites spend 30-90 seconds there. What does that mean? Two things... First, the great majority of visitors merely find the cigar and scroll down to the numerical rating...and then split without really reading the review. And...

After 12 years of being a professional cigar reviewer, I now know less than I did than when I started. Trying to dissect specific characteristics from an organic product of leaves can go down a thousand paths. Every smoker takes care of their stash differently...especially when you are speaking...

I haven't smoked a Sosa in many years. While my palate has expanded and matured over 54 years, the most intensive growth occurred when I began writing reviews in 2010. I might love that Sosa now...and maybe not. The palate is bizarre and mystical. Like a fingerprint. I've grown out of so many...

I have no shame. 1981. The band The Attitude. Based in L.A. We shamelessly did our own version of "Hound Dog." We recorded it at Warner Bros. But the video had zero budget and it looks it. On the recording, that's the real Little Richard playing piano...but not in the video. And that is a 31...

One of my favorite go-to sticks.

I got this VLV Lancero a few months ago. Smoked one because I couldn't show any moral code...it was OK. I'm letting this one rest a bit.

TA? What a coincidence. I'm eating a Scotch egg, beans on toast, and Toad in the Hole as I write this. I'm no bloody wanker, mate. That's all I got... Spent a few years in London in the 70's.

Pepin Garcia was one of my first loves. I believe AJ learned a lot from the Don.

Many thanks

I'd like to watch the video herf tonight. What time does it start?

That was my nickname in San Quentin.

Saturday Cigar #2 Tat Avion

Yes sir...my apologies.

Starting my morning with a Southern Draw Metamorphosis and a little business that needs my attention.

Thank you. Do your friends call you Mr. Smelly? Or just Smelly? Phil

A cop friend in MA sent me a care package I received today. This stick is by Smoke Inn. I vaguely remember when it came out. Anyone tried it? Is it any good? I only have the one and I may want to hold off and review it. Opinions, dear friends?