Cigar Weekly

11-02-2003, 09:43 PM

Tatuaje Cojonu
6 1/2 by 52

Interesting looking cigar. Obviously intended to resemble the Habanos LE, the Tatuaje sports a plain band reminiscent of the Habanos Montecristo band in color and size. Below that is the Cojonu band, which looks like the black and gold Edicion Limitada ring.

The cigar is hefty, densely packed and attractive. The wrapper is smooth with only small veins, and the roll is even and straight. A Nicaraguan puro, the Tatuaje line is rolled at the El Rey de los Habanos factory in Little Havana, Miami.

Clipped easily and with no tearing. The pre light draw was firm and tasted rustic. The telltale earth/spice shadow of Nicaraguan tobacco was evident, along with a slight mustiness which was not at all unpleasant. The cigar felt good in the hand and had no obvious soft spots or knots. Very professionally done.

Toasting the foot produced a wisp of smoke that smelled very nice. In fact the smoke from this cigar had a very pronounced and delightful aroma throughout. It was that old fashioned tobacco scent like you remember from childhood, and several passersby commented that it smelled nice.

The first puffs were flavorful and strong. Very straightforward flavor with a nice subtle spicy edge. The flavor built and solidified throughout the smoke, only taking on a sour or harsh edge when smoked too fast or hot. Once I settled into a rhythm the cigar delivered nicely for the entire hour it took to smoke. While not overpowering, this cigar would be best enjoyed after a meal or later in the day. It's not for the feint of heart.

Altogether this was a well rolled, flavorful, and enjoyable cigar. While the price was a bit high, ($12.50 California retail,) it was a very nice way to spend an hour and at the right price I might be tempted to purchase a box, as the strength and flavor profile indicate that this cigar might benefit from a bit of aging.

A solid 9 out of 10 by my estimation.

JHuber · 11-03-2003, 12:06 PM

I was fortunate enough to smoke at least a half-dozne Tatuaje sticks during and after the recent RTDA.

IMHO, the Cazadores were hands-down among the best cigars I've smoked in quite a long time. These are done 'RIGHT.'

OregonDuck · 02-27-2005, 08:52 AM

After reading the rave reviews here I finally bought a Cojonu yesterday. Looking forward to it.

Tiny · 02-28-2005, 06:21 PM

Have not had a Tatuaje I did not like yet. Especialles being my favorite.

windsorlacorona · 02-28-2005, 08:23 PM

nice, thanks for the review

emdub23 · 03-01-2005, 03:44 PM

I've been hearing nothing but good remarks about this brand. Does anyone know the msrp on these?

dmoby · 03-01-2005, 05:44 PM

They are great cigars, Tanios is my favorite right now.

JET · 03-02-2005, 06:40 AM

They are PRICEY........got a few coming in this week to try out.

JET

mrkmitch · 03-10-2005, 03:53 PM

Asked this on another posting about Tatuaje cigars but haven't gotten an answer (yet), so I though I'd ask here as well....

Can anyone give me some taste charactistics between the different vitolas of this cigar. I looked at the web site and noted that the blend is Nic filler

with Nic binder

and a Nic grown Corojo 99 wrapper

. For the same size cigar (or nearly) the prices range from $100/box to $220/box. Is there a reason I should consider paying an additional $120/box for the Reserve J21 (5x50 @ $220/box) over the P2 (5x50 @ $100/box)? Similarly the "Regios" (5 1/2x50 @ $185/box) or the "Nuevitas" (5x52 @ $100/box)?

Inquisitive minds want to know....

.

Black Plague · 03-10-2005, 04:44 PM

Is there anywhere online selling a Tatuaje sampler?

11-02-2003, 09:43 PM	#1
ElkTwin Guest Posts: n/a	Review: Tatuaje Cojonu Tatuaje Cojonu 6 1/2 by 52 Interesting looking cigar. Obviously intended to resemble the Habanos LE, the Tatuaje sports a plain band reminiscent of the Habanos Montecristo band in color and size. Below that is the Cojonu band, which looks like the black and gold Edicion Limitada ring. The cigar is hefty, densely packed and attractive. The wrapper is smooth with only small veins, and the roll is even and straight. A Nicaraguan puro, the Tatuaje line is rolled at the El Rey de los Habanos factory in Little Havana, Miami. Clipped easily and with no tearing. The pre light draw was firm and tasted rustic. The telltale earth/spice shadow of Nicaraguan tobacco was evident, along with a slight mustiness which was not at all unpleasant. The cigar felt good in the hand and had no obvious soft spots or knots. Very professionally done. Toasting the foot produced a wisp of smoke that smelled very nice. In fact the smoke from this cigar had a very pronounced and delightful aroma throughout. It was that old fashioned tobacco scent like you remember from childhood, and several passersby commented that it smelled nice. The first puffs were flavorful and strong. Very straightforward flavor with a nice subtle spicy edge. The flavor built and solidified throughout the smoke, only taking on a sour or harsh edge when smoked too fast or hot. Once I settled into a rhythm the cigar delivered nicely for the entire hour it took to smoke. While not overpowering, this cigar would be best enjoyed after a meal or later in the day. It's not for the feint of heart. Altogether this was a well rolled, flavorful, and enjoyable cigar. While the price was a bit high, ($12.50 California retail,) it was a very nice way to spend an hour and at the right price I might be tempted to purchase a box, as the strength and flavor profile indicate that this cigar might benefit from a bit of aging. A solid 9 out of 10 by my estimation.

11-03-2003, 12:06 PM	#2
JHuber Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Nashville, TN USA Posts: 998	I was fortunate enough to smoke at least a half-dozne Tatuaje sticks during and after the recent RTDA. IMHO, the Cazadores were hands-down among the best cigars I've smoked in quite a long time. These are done 'RIGHT.' __________________ jh (_<CAO>_____]]]]~~ "CHANGE THE RULES"

03-01-2005, 03:44 PM	#6
emdub23 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: On J.Lo's backside Posts: 508	I've been hearing nothing but good remarks about this brand. Does anyone know the msrp on these? __________________ I gotta fever.....and the only prescription is more cowbell! -Christopher Walken

02-27-2005, 08:52 AM	#3
OregonDuck Club Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 3,788	After reading the rave reviews here I finally bought a Cojonu yesterday. Looking forward to it.

02-28-2005, 06:21 PM	#4
Tiny Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: RENO, NEVADA Posts: 145	Have not had a Tatuaje I did not like yet. Especialles being my favorite.

02-28-2005, 08:23 PM	#5
windsorlacorona Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,576	nice, thanks for the review

03-01-2005, 05:44 PM	#7
dmoby Club Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wild Horse Brothel Posts: 2,390	They are great cigars, Tanios is my favorite right now.

03-02-2005, 06:40 AM	#8
JET Club Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 1,961	They are PRICEY........got a few coming in this week to try out. JET

03-10-2005, 03:53 PM	#9
mrkmitch Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: indianapolis Posts: 1,231	Asked this on another posting about Tatuaje cigars but haven't gotten an answer (yet), so I though I'd ask here as well.... Can anyone give me some taste charactistics between the different vitolas of this cigar. I looked at the web site and noted that the blend is Nic filler with Nic binder and a Nic grown Corojo 99 wrapper . For the same size cigar (or nearly) the prices range from $100/box to $220/box. Is there a reason I should consider paying an additional $120/box for the Reserve J21 (5x50 @ $220/box) over the P2 (5x50 @ $100/box)? Similarly the "Regios" (5 1/2x50 @ $185/box) or the "Nuevitas" (5x52 @ $100/box)? Inquisitive minds want to know.... .

03-10-2005, 04:44 PM	#10
Black Plague Herf Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 7,650	Is there anywhere online selling a Tatuaje sampler?