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[Kingantz]

Havana VI - Tatuaje Victorias

6 x 38

I was in the mood for something NC after lunch, and the red band on the Tatuaje Victorias caught my attention. I tried some of the Havana VI a while back and recall them having very loose draws that made for a powerful, overwhelming smoke. I was hoping for a different experience today, and definitely got one.

The wrapper was dark brown, coarse, and very firm. I punched the pigtail cap and pre-draw was a bit on the tight side. I fired it up and the tight draw turned out to be perfect. Tastes of leather, cocoa, hints of vanilla bean with perfect black pepper spice. It had a razor sharp burn with solid ash. Once it got towards the last third, the tobacco started to loosen and the draw opened. By that time I was ready to put it down anyway. I really liked this smoke!

Trinidad Coloniales

5 ¼ x 44

Got this in a MAWPIF on another board and wasn’t informed of the age. I’ve not had many Trinis, however have enjoyed the ones I have had. This was a well-constructed cigar with one vein running down one side. It was very light in the hand and pre-draw was loose. Thinking it was under filled. Loads of smoke came from the torched foot when lit. It was a light medium to mild smoke with taste of sweet fruit and notes of cedar. I could taste cinnamon as well. Okay, not fruit but floral. Flowers definitely popped into my head while smoking this. Delicious!

Edited by Kingantz, 17 August 2008 - 03:20 PM.

[greeneyedmonster]

Awsome review.

Makes me wanna go outsideand light up a stick.

[Kingantz]

Bolivar Tubos No. 2

5 1/8 x 42

I have no idea the date on this cigar as it was sent as a replacement for a short-shipped box. I noticed lots of oils on the smooth wrapper. Cap punched, pre-draw was perfect with rich tobacco tastes. I lit the cigar and got a sweet caramel with coffee notes, smooth and creamy smoke with a fine hint of spiciness. It had a medium strength that I always find perfect for my taste. Perfect burn all the way through. I’d say from the taste, this was still a bit on the young side.

[Infinity]

Excellent as usual Greg.

Brian

[Brickhouse]

Enjoyable, thanks for the contribution.

[souldog]

OMG!! Do you even WORK??



At this point Greg, I'm convinced you're employed by Cigar Companies and your sole job description is to review sticks!!!

[Ginseng]

Nice reviews as always.



But, do you ever draw a breath where there isn't a cigar stuck between your lips?

Wilkey

[Cohibacigars]

OMG!! Do you even WORK??



At this point Greg, I'm convinced you're employed by Cigar Companies and your sole job description is to review sticks!!!

[lovetheleaf]

Great reviews, Thanks. The Trini looks D-lish, can't wait to get my hands on some of those.

[TBaGZ]

Great reviews as always!!

[Kingantz]

OMG!! Do you even WORK??



At this point Greg, I'm convinced you're employed by Cigar Companies and your sole job description is to review sticks!!!

I wish I was, and I wish it was!!

[Mabpi]

Nice writeup on the Trini. Becoming one of my fav's!

[Nimrod]

Great job on the review.

I really dig your punch cutter.

[Dozerhead]

I enjoyed your reviews, especially the Boli #2. A friend gave me one a couple of months ago and my impressions were very similar to yours. The only difference is that mine had pretty firm draw. I have 1 more, but I'm gonna let it sit in the humi awhile.

[Kingantz]

Tatuaje Unicos

6 1/8 x 52

Went outside to watch the wife and baby girl playing and took a Tatuaje Unicos with me. This was my first brown label Tatuaje and was looking forward to giving it a try. The torpedo looked good with a coarse dark brown wrapper and was very firm when squeezed. I clipped the head at an angle and draw was perfect with a distinct cedar taste. I lit the foot and first draw was great with strong taste of cedar and leather. Some black pepper spice was present, but not overbearing in the least. I few more draws, and I started getting a bitter taste. I began to think maybe I'm coming down with a cold or something and my taste buds were off. The bitterness increased and became downright nasty. I did still get tastes of leather, some vanilla, and the initial cedar. However, there was just this really bitterness about it. I clipped the head a little more thinking maybe the draw just wasn't open enough, however it didn't help. A really strong dirt taste was coming through, not a good rich dirt taste, but dirty dirty taste mixed with the bitterness. I kept going with it hoping that it would go away, but it didn't. Towards the end I swear it had a taste close to the smell of paint thinner.

I was very disappointed in this smoke. I unfortunately don't have any other brown labels in the humi to try to see if this was just a bad one. Well, I believe I do have a Cojonu 2003. We shall see...

Edited by Kingantz, 20 August 2008 - 10:18 PM.

[rectifythis]

I also think the Trini Coloniales is a great stick. I'm going to have to get some more this fall....

[tsmckenney]

OMG!! Do you even WORK??

At this point Greg, I'm convinced you're employed by Cigar Companies and your sole job description is to review sticks!!!

Greg, are you actually James Suckling?

Well, if you are, I guess I'll have to hate you just to fit in. I love the review of the Trini, my sentiments exactly on that cigar. The 2006 Reyes is a pure floral delight. Fantastic cigar at $6 a pop. Same price as a Guapo Jr, or by MN prices, $2 cheaper than a R&J Bully.

[mjolnir01]

Thanks for the great reviews! I've got both a Bolivar Tubos #2 and a Trinidad Coloniales in my humidor waiting to be smoked. I think I might have to do so pretty soon.

Barry

[GregSVT]

I'm not a fan of the brown label Tats but I've never had one turn out like your experience. It was probably a bad stick.

I love the Havana VI in that size...the Aristas. If you haven't tried that one I suggest you do so.

[Rodrigo de Jerez]

You're reviews are terrific and I especially enjoy how you've formatted them. Thanks for all the effort you put into them.

-Mark