Tatuaje Reserva J21

Don Fernando · 05-05-2010, 12:53 PM

This Nicaraguan puro, made by Don Pepin Garcia for Pete Johnson, has a ligero wrapper and all tobacco are first generation Cuban seed. I got this from The Longfiller Company, the importer for Tatuaje in The Netherlands, in exchange for a review on my blog and my Dutch cigar website. The 5x50 robusto has an 11 euro pricetag in The Netherlands.

This cigar looks great with the nice dark oily wrapper that only has one thin vein and a triple cap. The aroma, which isn't that strong, is a warm barnyard aroma. The construction is great although the predraw, that tastes a bit peppery, is a bit loose. The bands, that are placed a bit crooked are glued to the cigar, that caused problems when I tried to remove them during smoking when the burn came close to the bands.

I can taste a mildly bitter earth flavor soon to be accompanied by some wood. After ⅓ the earth flavor disappears and I taste the dry wood with herbal flavors and cacao powder as a mild aftertaste.

Halfway the cacao powder as an aftertaste disappears, just like the wood and the earth flavor returns, while the herbs are becoming dominant around the ⅔ point. At the end the cacao returns as a very mild aftertaste.

The draw is a bit loose, although it gets better near the end. I got a lot of smoke from the cigar, the smoke is a bit thin though. The ash is almost white, firm and compact. The burn is great. This cigar is full bodied and full flavored.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I liked this cigar, I wish it lasted longer than the 70 minutes I enjoyed it.

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 6 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 7 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

BigAsh · 05-05-2010, 01:03 PM

Love that smoke....spot on Ferdie!

tomc3084 · 05-05-2010, 01:20 PM

how does it compare with the cojunu 2003?

Don Fernando · 05-05-2010, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomc3084

how does it compare with the cojunu 2003?

see for yourself

longknocker · 05-06-2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

see for yourself

Love Your Reviews, Ferdie; Thanks, Brother!

09-13-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomc3084

how does it compare with the cojunu 2003?

Better!

kelmac07 · 05-05-2010, 01:28 PM

Another fine review Ferdie.

MedicCook · 05-05-2010, 06:52 PM

Thanks for the review Ferdie.

Smokin Gator · 05-05-2010, 07:02 PM

Thanks Ferdie... that is a great cigar IMO!!

neoflex · 05-05-2010, 07:06 PM

Another awesome review, TANKS!

05-05-2010, 07:48 PM

Great review on a favorite...

05-06-2010, 12:19 AM

Nice review once again. Not a fan of Tatuaje at all but this is one that I would box buy. Great cigar.

76GTFan · 05-06-2010, 10:55 AM

This has been my favorite Tat to date. Of course I would like to try a T110. I have yet to try many of his limited batches.

KenyanSandBoa · 05-06-2010, 12:40 PM

Great review, Ferdie.

cigarlvr · 05-09-2010, 07:19 PM

It is a top 10 for me. I go through boxes of them in no time flat. Always a great smoke!

theonlybear4CORT · 05-09-2010, 07:22 PM

Hat my first J21 yesterday and I can say I'm in love.

05-09-2010, 07:26 PM

Great Review Once Again Ferdie!

maverickdrinker · 09-06-2010, 06:28 PM

had one today at the beach; glad to say that enjoyed it; some time in the humi really helped in bringing the flavours together; razor sharp burn; wonderful aromas; nice little break

bigdix · 09-07-2010, 06:08 AM

Wonderful smokes....I like these a lot. THanks for the review

Patrick B · 09-13-2010, 08:01 PM

Great review. Burned a couple of these the past week and thought it was rather boring. I feel the regular brown labels are much better at a lower price point. Can't love em all!

05-05-2010, 12:53 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Tatuaje Reserva J21 This Nicaraguan puro, made by Don Pepin Garcia for Pete Johnson, has a ligero wrapper and all tobacco are first generation Cuban seed. I got this from The Longfiller Company, the importer for Tatuaje in The Netherlands, in exchange for a review on my blog and my Dutch cigar website. The 5x50 robusto has an 11 euro pricetag in The Netherlands. This cigar looks great with the nice dark oily wrapper that only has one thin vein and a triple cap. The aroma, which isn't that strong, is a warm barnyard aroma. The construction is great although the predraw, that tastes a bit peppery, is a bit loose. The bands, that are placed a bit crooked are glued to the cigar, that caused problems when I tried to remove them during smoking when the burn came close to the bands. I can taste a mildly bitter earth flavor soon to be accompanied by some wood. After ⅓ the earth flavor disappears and I taste the dry wood with herbal flavors and cacao powder as a mild aftertaste. Halfway the cacao powder as an aftertaste disappears, just like the wood and the earth flavor returns, while the herbs are becoming dominant around the ⅔ point. At the end the cacao returns as a very mild aftertaste. The draw is a bit loose, although it gets better near the end. I got a lot of smoke from the cigar, the smoke is a bit thin though. The ash is almost white, firm and compact. The burn is great. This cigar is full bodied and full flavored. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I liked this cigar, I wish it lasted longer than the 70 minutes I enjoyed it. Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 6 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 7 / 10 Aroma second part: 7 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

05-05-2010, 01:03 PM	#2
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Love that smoke....spot on Ferdie! __________________ Keith

05-05-2010, 01:20 PM	#3
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 how does it compare with the cojunu 2003? __________________ [SIGPIC]

05-05-2010, 01:28 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Another fine review Ferdie. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-05-2010, 06:52 PM	#8
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Thanks for the review Ferdie. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

05-05-2010, 07:02 PM	#9
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Thanks Ferdie... that is a great cigar IMO!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

05-05-2010, 07:06 PM	#10
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Another awesome review, TANKS! __________________

05-05-2010, 07:48 PM	#11
klipsch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Great review on a favorite...

05-06-2010, 12:19 AM	#12
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Nice review once again. Not a fan of Tatuaje at all but this is one that I would box buy. Great cigar.

05-06-2010, 10:55 AM	#13
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 This has been my favorite Tat to date. Of course I would like to try a T110. I have yet to try many of his limited batches.

05-06-2010, 12:40 PM	#14
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Great review, Ferdie. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

05-09-2010, 07:19 PM	#15
cigarlvr Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Trading: (11)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 It is a top 10 for me. I go through boxes of them in no time flat. Always a great smoke!

05-09-2010, 07:22 PM	#16
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Hat my first J21 yesterday and I can say I'm in love.

05-09-2010, 07:26 PM	#17
NeverEnoughStick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Great Review Once Again Ferdie!

09-06-2010, 06:28 PM	#18
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 had one today at the beach; glad to say that enjoyed it; some time in the humi really helped in bringing the flavours together; razor sharp burn; wonderful aromas; nice little break

09-07-2010, 06:08 AM	#19
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Wonderful smokes....I like these a lot. THanks for the review __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

09-13-2010, 08:01 PM	#20
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: Tatuaje Reserva J21 Great review. Burned a couple of these the past week and thought it was rather boring. I feel the regular brown labels are much better at a lower price point. Can't love em all!