Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva

SteveH · 04-25-2011, 07:48 PM

Gents,
Got this stick from Aaron through the n00b trade...It was in the mid-80s here today; so I couldn't wait to get home and hit up the smokin chair. On to the smoke:

Specifics
Vitola: Petit Corona
Length: 4
Ring Gauge: 40
Wrapper: Conn. Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Price: Free thanks to the n00b trade

Looks - Dark brown, solid construction, and a couple of small veins.
Prelight Aroma - Good tobaco, some molasses sweetness

First Third - SMOKE - and lots of it. Shocking amounts of of such a small stick ! Nearly perfect draw. Strong spice and pepper, no sweetness to speak of. Interestingly the aroma of the cigar at rest had sweetness and chocolate; but at this point I didn't find any while actually smoking it.

Second Third - Still lots and lots of smoke - amazing. The spice is still there, but fading as is the pepper...The cigar is turning into darker flavors of leather and dark malts, with a little bitter (in a good, beer way). Burn is very very even, although the ash only hangs around for about 3/4 of an inch. The draw did get tight around the 1/2 way mark; but it worked through quickly.

Last Third - Now the chocolate flavor comes out, along with some coffee and sweetness. Im really liking this cigar.

To the nub - Sweetness is gone, and dark chocolate ends this stick. Still quite aromatic and pleasant; I toothpicked this one

Wrap-up - Wow, one of the best cigars I've had yet. Aromatic and sweet at rest, and a real flavor powerhouse in your mouth. Burned excellent, didn't need any touch-ups. With the exception of the tight draw about 1/2 way through it was a perfect smoke.

Remo · 04-25-2011, 07:50 PM

Great review Steve, and nice pics. Thanks

longknocker · 04-25-2011, 07:51 PM

Great Review, Steve! One Of The Best Tats Out There, IMO!

HollywoodQue · 04-25-2011, 08:27 PM

Great review as I am a Tat whore....thanks

04-26-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

Great review as I am a Tat whore....thanks

gvarsity · 04-26-2011, 09:59 AM

These are really tasty. Nice review and pics.

04-26-2011, 10:06 AM

Always a winner! Great review and pics! Glad you enjoyed the stick.

04-26-2011, 10:15 AM

thanks for the review and pictures

BlindedByScience · 04-26-2011, 12:21 PM

Nice review of a smoke that is my absolute favorite in this size. These little guys are the bomb with a French Press in the AM, or anytime you want a "real" smoke and don't have time for something larger.

Tat's are good, but they really hit it out of the park with this one...!!...

MarkinAZ · 04-26-2011, 11:43 PM

Thank you for the review and photo's Steve. Of interest, earlier this afternoon I was down at my local B&M and picked up one of these and a Tat Havana VI Verocu #5 for a little comparison later on this week. Looking forward to burning both

SteveH · 04-27-2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Thank you for the review and photo's Steve. Of interest, earlier this afternoon I was down at my local B&M and picked up one of these and a Tat Havana VI Verocu #5 for a little comparison later on this week. Looking forward to burning both

Nice - going to keep my eye out for this

MarkinAZ · 04-27-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveH

Nice - going to keep my eye out for this

Thanks for the encouragement Steve, but it will be for personal comparison as oppose to submitting a review here. Although, that's not a bad idea...

bscottskangum · 04-26-2011, 11:51 PM

Thanks for the review

jwintosh · 04-26-2011, 11:59 PM

great review on a great stick!! thanks!!

TBone · 04-27-2011, 06:09 AM

Great review and pics...thanks

04-25-2011, 07:48 PM	#1
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva Gents, Got this stick from Aaron through the n00b trade...It was in the mid-80s here today; so I couldn't wait to get home and hit up the smokin chair. On to the smoke: Specifics Vitola: Petit Corona Length: 4 Ring Gauge: 40 Wrapper: Conn. Broadleaf Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Price: Free thanks to the n00b trade Looks - Dark brown, solid construction, and a couple of small veins. Prelight Aroma - Good tobaco, some molasses sweetness First Third - SMOKE - and lots of it. Shocking amounts of of such a small stick ! Nearly perfect draw. Strong spice and pepper, no sweetness to speak of. Interestingly the aroma of the cigar at rest had sweetness and chocolate; but at this point I didn't find any while actually smoking it. Second Third - Still lots and lots of smoke - amazing. The spice is still there, but fading as is the pepper...The cigar is turning into darker flavors of leather and dark malts, with a little bitter (in a good, beer way). Burn is very very even, although the ash only hangs around for about 3/4 of an inch. The draw did get tight around the 1/2 way mark; but it worked through quickly. Last Third - Now the chocolate flavor comes out, along with some coffee and sweetness. Im really liking this cigar. To the nub - Sweetness is gone, and dark chocolate ends this stick. Still quite aromatic and pleasant; I toothpicked this one Wrap-up - Wow, one of the best cigars I've had yet. Aromatic and sweet at rest, and a real flavor powerhouse in your mouth. Burned excellent, didn't need any touch-ups. With the exception of the tight draw about 1/2 way through it was a perfect smoke.

04-25-2011, 07:50 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva Great review Steve, and nice pics. Thanks __________________

04-25-2011, 07:51 PM	#3
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva Great Review, Steve! One Of The Best Tats Out There, IMO!

04-25-2011, 08:27 PM	#4
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,122 Trading: (46)	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva Great review as I am a Tat whore....thanks

04-26-2011, 09:59 AM	#6
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva These are really tasty. Nice review and pics.

04-26-2011, 10:06 AM	#7
NeverEnoughStick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva Always a winner! Great review and pics! Glad you enjoyed the stick.

04-26-2011, 10:15 AM	#8
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva thanks for the review and pictures

04-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#9
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva Nice review of a smoke that is my absolute favorite in this size. These little guys are the bomb with a French Press in the AM, or anytime you want a "real" smoke and don't have time for something larger. Tat's are good, but they really hit it out of the park with this one...!!...

04-26-2011, 11:43 PM	#10
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva Thank you for the review and photo's Steve. Of interest, earlier this afternoon I was down at my local B&M and picked up one of these and a Tat Havana VI Verocu #5 for a little comparison later on this week. Looking forward to burning both __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

04-26-2011, 11:51 PM	#13
bscottskangum Oh yeah, I'm awesome! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Barry Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 681 Trading: (11)	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva Thanks for the review

04-26-2011, 11:59 PM	#14
jwintosh i have a confirmation #!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Jeffrey Location: San Diego Posts: 1,239 Trading: (15)	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva great review on a great stick!! thanks!! __________________ Surf's Up!

04-27-2011, 06:09 AM	#15
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Tatuaje Petit Cazadore Reserva Great review and pics...thanks