Making its first appearance in 2011 as a limited edition, the Tatuaje Tattoo series has returned with a vengeance. The extraordinary flavor profiles make them a boutique cigar without the corresponding price.
Cut and torch one of these beauties to experience this vigorous medium-bodied smoke that's great for every smoker's palette. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper is an obvious choice for such a premium cigar and does not disappoint. The filler tobaccos are selected from only the finest grown in Nicaragua's most fertile soil.
Before you ever light it, the scent of sweet mint and hay are apparent in the first draw. The explosion of peppers and spices once the fire hits is a pleasing introduction to the subtle tones of cedar, sweet cream, and cocoa that quickly blend in to form a delightful flavor profile that lingers on the taste buds with a slight rich leather aftertaste of rich leather.
The air fills with a scent much like summer campfires in the forest and thick steaks on the grill to those around you. Don't be surprised if you get some interested glances and a question or two.
The texture is as fluffy as your favorite pillow with a consistently even burn.
This is not a cigar to be rushed. Savor it, allowing for long breaks between puffs to cool and settle into a robust ash. The final third of this fine smoke explains why its smell is reminiscent of steaks on the grill with a medium-full bodied meaty taste like you just opened your mouth over a steak-covered grill.
Adorning this elaborately wrapped cigar is a gold trimmed red band with white writing. It's an eye-catching adornment that signals the sophistication waiting beneath. Despite its high quality, the Tattoo has a more affordable price, giving even novice smokers a chance to experience a luxurious cigar from Pete Johnson.