Tatuaje 10 Year Anniversary - Belle Encre

Sooner · 12-18-2015, 05:23 PM

Size: 5.4 x 48
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Body: Medium
Strength: Mild-Medium
Smoke Time: 1:45 -2 Hours

Construction:
Extremely oily wrapper. As you touch it you can feel the oil on your fingers. Very pretty wrapper. Seams are almost invisible, a decent size vein was on one of the cigars, but caused no issue. There is a slight box press to the sides of the cigar.

Pre-Light Aroma:
Very strong manure/barnyard smell off the wrapper. Cocoa off the foot.

First Third:
We get insanely smooth smoke off the first light. Main flavor is tobacco with some strong wood. The smoke is dry, but leaves an oil slick on your lips.

As the cigar gets past the perfecto tip, about 3/4" in, we pick up some cream flavor, but still dry smoke. the further you get into this third, the cream ramps up and starts to feel creamy. I pick up some unsweetened, cinnamon flavor that leaves a tingling feeling on my tongue. Jim picks up a faint charcoal flavor that reminds him of scotch.
The ash is slightly flaky and doesn't look sturdy.

Second Third:
The flavors of this cigar are blended so well, that it is hard to pick out individual flavors. Super savory. I retrohaled every puff of this cigar, and I finally get some of the charcoal/scotch flavor Jim was picking up. Wish we had a scotch with this! The finish is very long and this charcoal flavor is more prominent there. The tobacco flavor is gone, and wood is faint in the background.
Strength is mild-medium, with a medium body.

Final Third:
Charcoal is gone and Leather sneaks in to take the front stage. Cream slowly dies down until it disappears.

Last Thoughts:
Thanks to Samuel Travino for recommending this cigar for us to review during our Christmas Giveaway. Super tasty stick. Find them and try them! Fantastic Anniversary stick. We paired it with Not Your Father's Ginger Ale. Perfect combo.

Video Review

Chainsaw13 · 12-18-2015, 07:09 PM

Excellent review. I happily smoked through a box of these over the last couple years. Sad when the last one was torched.

icehog3 · 12-18-2015, 07:23 PM

Thanks for the review, Jordan!

Sooner · 12-19-2015, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Excellent review. I happily smoked through a box of these over the last couple years. Sad when the last one was torched.

it is a heart breaking feeling for sure!

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Thanks for the review, Jordan!

You bet man!

AlSharptosAfro · 01-08-2017, 09:38 AM

I tried these when they first came out and did not like them at all. I need to give them another try as I am sure age has done wonders for them. Great review, sir!

dijit · 01-08-2017, 11:17 AM

Thanks, sounds like I need to reach out and find some of these.

12-18-2015, 05:23 PM	#1
Sooner Formerly JJCigarReview Join Date: Nov 2015 First Name: Jordan Location: Iowa Posts: 139 Trading: (0)	Tatuaje 10 Year Anniversary - Belle Encre Size: 5.4 x 48 Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Body: Medium Strength: Mild-Medium Smoke Time: 1:45 -2 Hours Construction: Extremely oily wrapper. As you touch it you can feel the oil on your fingers. Very pretty wrapper. Seams are almost invisible, a decent size vein was on one of the cigars, but caused no issue. There is a slight box press to the sides of the cigar. Pre-Light Aroma: Very strong manure/barnyard smell off the wrapper. Cocoa off the foot. First Third: We get insanely smooth smoke off the first light. Main flavor is tobacco with some strong wood. The smoke is dry, but leaves an oil slick on your lips. As the cigar gets past the perfecto tip, about 3/4" in, we pick up some cream flavor, but still dry smoke. the further you get into this third, the cream ramps up and starts to feel creamy. I pick up some unsweetened, cinnamon flavor that leaves a tingling feeling on my tongue. Jim picks up a faint charcoal flavor that reminds him of scotch. The ash is slightly flaky and doesn't look sturdy. Second Third: The flavors of this cigar are blended so well, that it is hard to pick out individual flavors. Super savory. I retrohaled every puff of this cigar, and I finally get some of the charcoal/scotch flavor Jim was picking up. Wish we had a scotch with this! The finish is very long and this charcoal flavor is more prominent there. The tobacco flavor is gone, and wood is faint in the background. Strength is mild-medium, with a medium body. Final Third: Charcoal is gone and Leather sneaks in to take the front stage. Cream slowly dies down until it disappears. Last Thoughts: Thanks to Samuel Travino for recommending this cigar for us to review during our Christmas Giveaway. Super tasty stick. Find them and try them! Fantastic Anniversary stick. We paired it with Not Your Father's Ginger Ale. Perfect combo. Video Review __________________ JJ Cigar Review is celebrating 6 months of online reviewing. Help us celebrate in our CFW cigar drive!

12-18-2015, 07:09 PM	#2
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Tatuaje 10 Year Anniversary - Belle Encre Excellent review. I happily smoked through a box of these over the last couple years. Sad when the last one was torched. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

12-18-2015, 07:23 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Tatuaje 10 Year Anniversary - Belle Encre Thanks for the review, Jordan! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-08-2017, 09:38 AM	#5
AlSharptosAfro Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2017 First Name: Thomas Location: Twin Cities Posts: 8 Trading: (0)	Re: Tatuaje 10 Year Anniversary - Belle Encre I tried these when they first came out and did not like them at all. I need to give them another try as I am sure age has done wonders for them. Great review, sir!

01-08-2017, 11:17 AM	#6
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Tatuaje 10 Year Anniversary - Belle Encre Thanks, sounds like I need to reach out and find some of these. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.