sanchopanza
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Cigar: Tatuaje Tainos
Size: Double Corona(7 5/8" X49)
Filler: Nic
Binder: Nic
Wrapper: Nic
Box date: JUN 17 2003
This Beautiful double corona was from the first batch of Tatuajes produced.. I was given this cigar by a friend on Tuesday, and figured that since it just had a 5th birthday, why wait? so I smoked it last night... Here's the review:
Construction: This cigar has taken very kindly to age. The wrapper was a beautiful coffee brown color, with not-a-one blemish on the entire surface. The triple cap was placed perfectly on this one. Slightly firm to the touch, with no soft spots..
Smoking Characteristics: The cigar lights easily, and burns perfectly the whole way through. The smoke stays cool, the ash is white and tight(the way I like it
), and stays on the cigar for a good half inch. It seemed as if it could stay on forever, but I went ahead and ashed it...
Flavor: Loads of cedar, floral, and earthy tones were present throughout. The cedar was a little strong, at times(I was warned of this already because the original tainos weren't wrapped in wax paper...), but was never harsh or unpleasant.
Overall: It's an awesome double corona. Perfectly constructed, perfect draw, and awesome flavor. It's amazing how much you can change a cigar's character by simply not smoking it for a while. The taino, usually dominated by earthy, spicy and coffee flavors, has turned into a very pleasant and complex smoke that is refreshing to the palate. I gave it a 95...
Size: Double Corona(7 5/8" X49)
Filler: Nic
Binder: Nic
Wrapper: Nic
Box date: JUN 17 2003
This Beautiful double corona was from the first batch of Tatuajes produced.. I was given this cigar by a friend on Tuesday, and figured that since it just had a 5th birthday, why wait? so I smoked it last night... Here's the review:
Construction: This cigar has taken very kindly to age. The wrapper was a beautiful coffee brown color, with not-a-one blemish on the entire surface. The triple cap was placed perfectly on this one. Slightly firm to the touch, with no soft spots..
Smoking Characteristics: The cigar lights easily, and burns perfectly the whole way through. The smoke stays cool, the ash is white and tight(the way I like it
), and stays on the cigar for a good half inch. It seemed as if it could stay on forever, but I went ahead and ashed it... Flavor: Loads of cedar, floral, and earthy tones were present throughout. The cedar was a little strong, at times(I was warned of this already because the original tainos weren't wrapped in wax paper...), but was never harsh or unpleasant.
Overall: It's an awesome double corona. Perfectly constructed, perfect draw, and awesome flavor. It's amazing how much you can change a cigar's character by simply not smoking it for a while. The taino, usually dominated by earthy, spicy and coffee flavors, has turned into a very pleasant and complex smoke that is refreshing to the palate. I gave it a 95...
...
. Damn, this aging stuff is difficult.