Tatuaje stogies
 

What's the deal with them? I see many folks raving about them and doing some research on the internet, all I see is limited edition this and limited release that, what's so special about these smokes?

I have yet to see any on the devil's site and I see some on CI. I love full bodied smokes and recently I fell in love with both 601 blue and red. Which Tatuaje would you recommend? And what makes these smokes so special anyway?

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Nothing extra special about them, other than some people really liking them.... They make a bunch of regular production lines.

Been burning through Brown Label Regios lately.

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A simple search of Tatuaje here on CA will yield more than enough material for you to read up on.

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I love the Red label and the Brown label Tats along with the LE's. These are made for Pete By Don Pepin and the tobacco's that are used just have fabulous flavor IMHO. Especially after they get some age on them, but they are real good ROTT!

Now remember Pete does the blending and Pepin does the rolling. Did not want you to think that Pete does nothing cuz that's the farthest from the truth.

Most if not all the tobacco's are from Nicaragua. Not Honduras or The Dominican.

Just my humble opinion.

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They're well marketed, I don't find them special, and I really can't recommend any because I've never found one I like.
Tats have a signature flavor that's black peppery and borderline black licorice (to me) and it just plain turns me off. A few years ago I made it a point to try just about everything Pete put out in hopes I'd find something I liked, but didn't have any luck. Rather than struggling on, I just abandoned them.
I'm definately in the minority, most guys really love that "signature flavor".
I'm guessing that the Tat Noella is going to be your best bet for your first try. Guys really seem to enjoy them and the price is right.
You won't find them on cbid because they sell so well. There's no old stock that needs moving.

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Actually, there's 3 pages of tats on c-bid. Just type tatuaje in the search window.

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Yeah there's plenty on cbid but I try to stay away from that place.. it's bad for my wallet. :D

I'll keep an eye out for a multi sampler pack if I can find them I guess and try some different ones.

Not even the reserva j21? I like that one the best so far and don't taste any licorice. My pallet probably isn't nearly as developed either though.
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Tat red is one of my go to's. You can pick up a box on cbid for less than a hundo. In my opinion it is a great cigar (especially the retrohale). CI used to offer a five cigar sampler of garcias blends, there was a tat red (also known as Havana VI) along with a san cristobal (which I think tastes similar to the tat), a cuban classic and a couple of other sticks. Worth checking out.

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It took me almost three years to start enjoying Tatuajes. I only enjoy a handful of them, but when they are on...they are truly a treat. :D And I love that black pepper flavor. :dr :dr

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Haven't had one I didn't like; I like my pepper too.
:tu

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I am currently in love with the Tat Havana VI Nobles :dr , I won a 5 pack last week on the Demon sight for $18.06 (and blew thru them) then another 5 pack on Monday for $22.

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Worth every penny in my opinion. EricF is our resident Tat whore!

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Awesome, hey Eric what's your hourly rate and are you available weekends

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He works for Tats.

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The red lable tats are still my favorite, and the cheapest. Well, except for the Anarchy, man, I love that smoke. But start with the red, they are a dam fine smoke and would probabaly fit right in your flavor profile. Not really a full bodied smoke, but full of great flavor.

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Check out: http://www.newhavanacigars.com


They have a nice sampler pack.

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Holy crap those are expensive.. big game sampler pack 7 smokes for $90?!?! Wha.... :O

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And since you're from Ohio they charge sales tax too

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LOL That big game sampler pack is that expensive becuase those cigars are limited as well.

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A fiver of Petit Tatuajes will run you $16, and it will answer all your questions. Or go a little bolder and get 5 Noellas for $38.

Or just pick up one of each at your local B&M. It's an inexpensive introduction to the brand.

Before you know it you'll be buying up Cojonus 2003s and 2006s.

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Cojonus 2006 = closest to a monte cuban taste profile and complexity. IMO.

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Personally I'm a huge fan of the black petite lanceros. A 30-45 min smoke with great punch. Just picked up my second box @ around $200.

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Just stay away from any "limited" or special lines and stick to the basic brown and red labels. Personally, I also like the Cabaiguan lines and the Fausto line occasionally too.

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I've only had the red label but I have a few others in the humi, EricF gave me a boatload of them but I haven't lit any up yet.

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I quess I'm one of those people who have researched them. The one that intriques me is the Havana VI. I havn't found any around here. I am obsessed with trying one of these. Just from what I've read.

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I got the Miami Regios on cbid. Nothing great in my opinion but they are not that well rested. I am leaving them for a few months and seeing if they improve. I hope so as I bought into the hype and bought them thinking they were the s#@t. They still were not THAT cheap (6$/cigar on this apparently amazing deal).

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smoke white and brown label few times... non impress me much...

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Haha, I know how you feel bud.

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The Havana VIs are available for decent prices on Cigarmonster from time to time.

11AM and 11PM are when the full day's choices are shown.

Friday at 6 PM (usually) is when most of the week's choices are shown.

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Be patient my friend.....just sayin' :sl

Also check out www.smokeinn.com for the exclusive Tat Anarchy only $50 a 5er

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I luv almost all Tats. Here are some of the ones I smoke regularly.
La Casita Criolla
Serie P Sumatra
TAA LE [one of my all time favorites] :dr:dr
Wolfman [getting better with time...] :dr

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TAA is delicious!
I am saving the Wolfman for Halloween 2012!
I enjoy many Tats, definitley a lot of hype but they do make a lot of really good stuff.

I know many people do not like the Ambos Mundos but I found a 5r for $10 on cbid and figured it was worth a shot!

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Sadly my favorite tats I've had I can't find anymore :(. The cojonu 0606 is pretty darn good though!

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Lots of great input, thanks everyone.

I just realized I got what appears to be a Tatuaje Havana VI (far right) in a trade with HollywoodQ:

http://i.imgur.com/wzZSr.jpg

Will smoke it later today and let you know how it went.

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Yes it appears so. Enjoy!

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DC - Hollywood did you good; that is a mighty fine selection full of my favorites.
Undercrown, Tatuaje, LFD, and Olivas are all regulars of mine and I've only heard great things about the Old Henry, Cains, and EPC.
:tu

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:tpd:
I've only tried the normal releases, but EricF did the same for me only I started smoking when recieved; coudldn't wait to light up some LEs I'd probably never get to try otherwise. I spread them out over a few weekends and what a great few months of cigar smoking those were. Found myself shopping for a 50box of Tatuaje Petit Cazadores shortly after.

EricF is THE man.
:tu:tu:tu

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Yeah he got me good! I followed the NST rules and he didn't LOL

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Bought a L’Espirit de Vérité 2009 today. Will let it sit a few days before diving in though. Is the difference between this and the La Vérité 2009 just the size? This one is a robusto.

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Oh that is one I really want to find!

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I edited my post. They have 2 sizes. A robusto and a Churchill. Are the names specific to the size, or different cigars entirely? Want me to pick some up?

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The rules are different for the CIA's than they are for 1st timers. :sl HollywoodQue was well within the rules!:r

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They are prolly almost $20 right? I can't be spending that right now.
It is so tempting though, I believe Pete Johnson said it was the best cigar he has made.

They are different actually, the one I was talking about is the La Verite 2009 (7 x 47).
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Binder: La Estrella Habano Criolla 98
Filler Nicaraguan Habano (45 percent), Criollo 98 (40 percent), Pele D'Oro (15 percent)

The one you mentioned is similar:
L'Esprit de Verite 2009 (5 x 50)
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Binder: La Estrella Habano Criolla 98
Filler Nicaraguan Habano (50 percent), Criollo 98 (40 percent), Pele D'Oro (10 percent)

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The robusto is $12, the churchill $15.

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Man I am soo tempted to have you grab me the churchill, it is the La Verite 2009 (7 x 47 - Churchill)?

Would you be willing to make a trade?
PM me if this interests you!

Looks like the Robustos are still available through NHC for $20

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Edit: Moved to PM.

Sorry to derail this thread some.

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This is one of Pete's finest

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...k/7f86d3cd.jpg

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Couldn't agree more Kevin. Love me some Easties.

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One of the best! I still have about 20 left and they're slowly burning away. :r