Tat Black - I don't get it.

Sauer Grapes · 05-11-2009, 08:38 AM

Don't get me wrong, they aren't horrible cigars and to be fair I've only smoked 2 or 3.

The first tasted of ammonia and some other chemical. OK, it was young.

So, I waited several months and last night had another.

The ammonia was gone, thank goodness. Still, almost the entire first half was bitter and just not good. Whatever they use in the fermentation process on these, I just don't like. In fact, I almost put it down early. I'm glad I didn't because it got better for sure, but never great. I guess I just don't really like these cigars. In fact, they have to be my least favorite Tat.

I won't rule out waiting a bit longer and trying one more, but the remaining ones very well may end up as trade bait.

Oh, and I'll NEVER get how some can say these taste like a CC. Those that know me here, know that I'm an equal opportunity smoker when it comes to NC and CC, but IMO, Tat blacks don't have a hint of CC taste in them.

Mugen910 · 05-11-2009, 08:40 AM

I've yet to try the one I have sitting in my humi..I don't expect it to taste like any CC but I will give it a shot someday.

Made in Dade · 05-11-2009, 08:45 AM

Sorry to hear you have bad luck with these.
Had one last week and it was real good.

Sauer Grapes · 05-11-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I've yet to try the one I have sitting in my humi..I don't expect it to taste like any CC but I will give it a shot someday.

I still enjoy lots of cigars that have no hint of that "cuban twang." I just haven't really enjoyed a Tat Black.

I guess I was just putting the CC thing in because I've seen several posts of people thinking that the Tat Black is the most CC tasting NC they've had. I just don't see it.

BeerAdvocate · 05-11-2009, 08:42 AM

I would like to get one to try for myself, but I dont want to give up my 1st born to do so!

e-man67 · 05-11-2009, 08:44 AM

I have one that has at least year on it...I gots to spark it up! I have yet to have a non cuban that tastes like a cuban...prelite smell maybe.

Volusianator · 05-17-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

I would like to get one to try for myself, but I dont want to give up my 1st born to do so!

What a coincidence, you don't have to!

05-11-2009, 09:33 AM

I really really enjoy Tat Blacks.. if you have any left I think we could work a trade

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I wouldn't say they taste like CCs they are a bit stronger than those. But they are lip smacking good.

NCRadioMan · 05-11-2009, 09:36 AM

I don't get them either. I would much rather have a J21, Noella or Especiales. Don't get me wrong, I think the Blacks are really good but the others I listed suits me better.

Mugen910 · 05-11-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I don't get them either. I would much rather have a J21, Noella or Especiales. Don't get me wrong, I think the Blacks are really good but the others I listed suits me better.

I think Chutney Lovebusciut hit it right on the head...it doesn't suit all people.

Sawyer · 05-11-2009, 09:49 AM

I don't get them either. They are just not a good cigar. I got rid of all the ones I had.

Footbag · 05-11-2009, 09:53 AM

I've smoked about 5 or so Tat Blacks and while I do like them, I can think of a lot more cigar's, even Tat's that I think are better. But the jar is cool and I'm a sucker for PJ's marketing.

In general, I find them a bit flat.

acarr · 05-11-2009, 09:58 AM

You are just Sauer Grapes over this whole thing. Actually, I do not see the panacea either. They are average at best and way overhyped.

68TriShield · 05-11-2009, 10:03 AM

The couple I smoked were good.
Not *all that* but good cigars.

hotreds · 05-11-2009, 10:06 AM

I like 'em and let me know if you wanna dispose of your remaining stock!

Ahbroody · 05-14-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

The couple I smoked were good.
Not *all that* but good cigars.

It may also have a little to do with hype. The more hype on a cigar the better it must be. Look at OpusX.

tsolomon · 05-11-2009, 10:32 AM

Did you smoke the robusto from the 3 pak or the original corona gorda? The last one I smoked was one of the robustos and I just didn't think it was as good as the corona gorda, but I need to smoke both of these again and see if there's a difference. The more CCs I smoke, the less I think that there are any NCs that taste like them. There are some good NCs with excellent flavor that I enjoy a lot, but they don't tatse like CCs.

gnukfu · 05-11-2009, 10:43 AM

I have smoked around a dozen of these, all the Corona Gorda. They are tasty cigars. Not the greatest stick on the planet and definitely didn't remind of me cuban cigars.

shilala · 05-11-2009, 10:44 AM

I find them quite poopy. There are lots of guys here that just love them, and that's cool, too. Pete's story on his website that outlines how he came upon the blend is cool. There's a lot of love in that cigar, even if it's not at all to my taste.

Sauer Grapes · 05-11-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I find them quite poopy. There are lots of guys here that just love them, and that's cool, too. Pete's story on his website that outlines how he came upon the blend is cool. There's a lot of love in that cigar, even if it's not at all to my taste.

That pretty much sums up my feelings about them. I have only smoked the Cornoa Gordas, but I do have some Robustos to smoke sometime.

FWIW, hand me a Cabaiguan Guopos anytime over a black. Heck, the havana line of Tats is far better IMO.

Oh, and I don't judge a NC cigar by how cuban it tastes. Far from it. I had just noted a lot of people saying they blacks taste cuban and for the life of me think it is one of the farthest from cuban tastes I've experienced.

It's pretty well known I'm still securely on the NC bandwagon (although I do enjoy the dark side as well).

05-11-2009, 08:38 AM	#1
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Tat Black - I don't get it. Don't get me wrong, they aren't horrible cigars and to be fair I've only smoked 2 or 3. The first tasted of ammonia and some other chemical. OK, it was young. So, I waited several months and last night had another. The ammonia was gone, thank goodness. Still, almost the entire first half was bitter and just not good. Whatever they use in the fermentation process on these, I just don't like. In fact, I almost put it down early. I'm glad I didn't because it got better for sure, but never great. I guess I just don't really like these cigars. In fact, they have to be my least favorite Tat. I won't rule out waiting a bit longer and trying one more, but the remaining ones very well may end up as trade bait. Oh, and I'll NEVER get how some can say these taste like a CC. Those that know me here, know that I'm an equal opportunity smoker when it comes to NC and CC, but IMO, Tat blacks don't have a hint of CC taste in them.

05-11-2009, 08:40 AM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I've yet to try the one I have sitting in my humi..I don't expect it to taste like any CC but I will give it a shot someday. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

05-11-2009, 08:45 AM	#3
Made in Dade The Freedom Tower Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Palm Beach,Fl Posts: 227 Trading: (0)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. Sorry to hear you have bad luck with these. Had one last week and it was real good. __________________ ''Man loves liberty, even if he does not know he loves it, he is driven by it and flees from where it does not exist'' Jose Marti

05-11-2009, 08:42 AM	#5
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I would like to get one to try for myself, but I dont want to give up my 1st born to do so! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

05-11-2009, 08:44 AM	#6
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I have one that has at least year on it...I gots to spark it up! I have yet to have a non cuban that tastes like a cuban...prelite smell maybe.

05-11-2009, 09:33 AM	#8
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I really really enjoy Tat Blacks.. if you have any left I think we could work a trade ... I wouldn't say they taste like CCs they are a bit stronger than those. But they are lip smacking good.

05-11-2009, 09:36 AM	#9
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I don't get them either. I would much rather have a J21, Noella or Especiales. Don't get me wrong, I think the Blacks are really good but the others I listed suits me better. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

05-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#11
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I don't get them either. They are just not a good cigar. I got rid of all the ones I had.

05-11-2009, 09:53 AM	#12
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I've smoked about 5 or so Tat Blacks and while I do like them, I can think of a lot more cigar's, even Tat's that I think are better. But the jar is cool and I'm a sucker for PJ's marketing. In general, I find them a bit flat.

05-11-2009, 09:58 AM	#13
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. You are just Sauer Grapes over this whole thing. Actually, I do not see the panacea either. They are average at best and way overhyped.

05-11-2009, 10:03 AM	#14
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. The couple I smoked were good. Not all that but good cigars.

05-11-2009, 10:06 AM	#15
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I like 'em and let me know if you wanna dispose of your remaining stock! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

05-11-2009, 10:32 AM	#17
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. Did you smoke the robusto from the 3 pak or the original corona gorda? The last one I smoked was one of the robustos and I just didn't think it was as good as the corona gorda, but I need to smoke both of these again and see if there's a difference. The more CCs I smoke, the less I think that there are any NCs that taste like them. There are some good NCs with excellent flavor that I enjoy a lot, but they don't tatse like CCs.

05-11-2009, 10:43 AM	#18
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I have smoked around a dozen of these, all the Corona Gorda. They are tasty cigars. Not the greatest stick on the planet and definitely didn't remind of me cuban cigars. __________________ Curious George

05-11-2009, 10:44 AM	#19
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Tat Black - I don't get it. I find them quite poopy. There are lots of guys here that just love them, and that's cool, too. Pete's story on his website that outlines how he came upon the blend is cool. There's a lot of love in that cigar, even if it's not at all to my taste. __________________