Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI

08-24-2009, 01:47 PM

Cigar: Tatuaje Havana VI
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99’
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Made In: Nicaragua
Size: Nobles 5×50 Robusto
Price: $7.50 at local B&M (the expensive one) can be had much cheaper elsewhere

Initial Thoughts: This cigar is made in Don Pepin’s Tabacalera Cubana factory in Esteli, Nicaragua for Pete Johnson, owner of Tatuaje Cigars. This is a very nice looking cigar. The wrapper has a nice oily sheen to it and as always with Pete Johnson; this cigar is constructed very well. I like the nice simple red Tatuaje band. Let’s fire up this cigar!

Flavors: This cigar starts off spicy and earthy but after the initial “Pepin-Blast” the cigar settled into a nice woodsy sweetness. I also pick up some notes of coffee along the way and some leather notes come and go throughout the cigar. The cigar doesn’t change in flavor much throughout, but still has good flavor.

Smoking Characteristics: This cigar produced a nice volume of smoke. The draw was good but the cigar did need some touch up as I went along. However, I have smoked quite a few of these and have had some issues where the wrapper did not want to burn on. The ash was nice and compact and fell off at about the inch mark.

Final Thoughts: Overall I really like this cigar. It’s a nice alternative to the high priced Miami (brown label) line. Of course it is not as rich and complex as the Miami line but I think it is a great value. I have really come to love everything Pepin makes. A lot of people are talking about how many blends he has been coming out with and wonder is he is over extending himself but to me, they all offer something a little different, but you still know your are smoking something Pepin.

Worth a Try: Yes
Buy Again: Yes, box worthy
Enjoyablity: Medium to High
Similar Cigars: Don Pepin Cuban Classic with more earthiness. Padilla 1968.

elderboy02 · 08-24-2009, 01:58 PM

Nice review. I personally love the Victorias size. It is a petite lancero

aich75013 · 08-24-2009, 02:03 PM

Thanks for the review.
I've had the Artistas and Nobles.
Liked them both.

Blindjimme · 08-24-2009, 02:17 PM

Great review. I agree they're not overly complex, but a very enjoyable cigar all the same. I was thinking of a box purchase, either Nobles or Artista's. Thanks for the review.

rizzle · 08-25-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Nice review. I personally love the Victorias size. It is a petite lancero

Yep, that's my favorite in this line.

Skywalker · 08-27-2009, 05:51 PM

Thank you for the review!!!

Very nice!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Nice review. I personally love the Victorias size. It is a petite lancero

08-24-2009, 02:25 PM

Good review. Wonder if the burn issue would have been alleviated with a couple of days dryboxing?

08-24-2009, 03:02 PM

Thanks for the review!

Mr B · 08-24-2009, 05:12 PM

Very nice review and a great Pic. I really like the Veruco No9

08-27-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr B

Very nice review and a great Pic. I really like the Veruco No9

I am tossing around getting a box of the veruco or the nobles, do you have a preference between the two?

MedicCook · 08-27-2009, 12:51 AM

Thanks for the review. This is one of my favorite cigars.

alley00p · 08-27-2009, 01:24 AM

One of our local B&M's had a Pete Johnson event, and I smoked one my first Havana VI's that night, and loved it! I ended up buying a box of Nobles and a Box of Angeles and I have just a few left of each. I think I prefer the Angeles, which is the smaller ring gauge of the two. But I have enjoyed various sizes of this line and I completely agree with the OP's review.

Great review, BTW!

08-24-2009, 01:47 PM	#1
apNgb Guest Posts: n/a	Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI Cigar: Tatuaje Havana VI Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99’ Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Made In: Nicaragua Size: Nobles 5×50 Robusto Price: $7.50 at local B&M (the expensive one) can be had much cheaper elsewhere Initial Thoughts: This cigar is made in Don Pepin’s Tabacalera Cubana factory in Esteli, Nicaragua for Pete Johnson, owner of Tatuaje Cigars. This is a very nice looking cigar. The wrapper has a nice oily sheen to it and as always with Pete Johnson; this cigar is constructed very well. I like the nice simple red Tatuaje band. Let’s fire up this cigar! Flavors: This cigar starts off spicy and earthy but after the initial “Pepin-Blast” the cigar settled into a nice woodsy sweetness. I also pick up some notes of coffee along the way and some leather notes come and go throughout the cigar. The cigar doesn’t change in flavor much throughout, but still has good flavor. Smoking Characteristics: This cigar produced a nice volume of smoke. The draw was good but the cigar did need some touch up as I went along. However, I have smoked quite a few of these and have had some issues where the wrapper did not want to burn on. The ash was nice and compact and fell off at about the inch mark. Final Thoughts: Overall I really like this cigar. It’s a nice alternative to the high priced Miami (brown label) line. Of course it is not as rich and complex as the Miami line but I think it is a great value. I have really come to love everything Pepin makes. A lot of people are talking about how many blends he has been coming out with and wonder is he is over extending himself but to me, they all offer something a little different, but you still know your are smoking something Pepin. Worth a Try: Yes Buy Again: Yes, box worthy Enjoyablity: Medium to High Similar Cigars: Don Pepin Cuban Classic with more earthiness. Padilla 1968.

08-24-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI Nice review. I personally love the Victorias size. It is a petite lancero

08-24-2009, 02:03 PM	#3
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI Thanks for the review. I've had the Artistas and Nobles. Liked them both.

08-24-2009, 02:17 PM	#4
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI Great review. I agree they're not overly complex, but a very enjoyable cigar all the same. I was thinking of a box purchase, either Nobles or Artista's. Thanks for the review.

08-24-2009, 02:25 PM	#7
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI Good review. Wonder if the burn issue would have been alleviated with a couple of days dryboxing?

08-24-2009, 03:02 PM	#8
blooz4u Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI Thanks for the review!

08-24-2009, 05:12 PM	#9
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI Very nice review and a great Pic. I really like the Veruco No9

08-27-2009, 12:51 AM	#11
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI Thanks for the review. This is one of my favorite cigars. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-27-2009, 01:24 AM	#12
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Cigar Review: Tatuaje Havana VI One of our local B&M's had a Pete Johnson event, and I smoked one my first Havana VI's that night, and loved it! I ended up buying a box of Nobles and a Box of Angeles and I have just a few left of each. I think I prefer the Angeles, which is the smaller ring gauge of the two. But I have enjoyed various sizes of this line and I completely agree with the OP's review. Great review, BTW! __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!