Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photography

jerseyjay · 03-08-2011, 08:28 PM

After three weeks in the humidor, it was time to light this cigar up. Although I enjoy corona / robusto vitolas and usually don’t chase long / wide cigars, there was enough internet buzz about Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 to add to already quickly growing Tatuaje Exclusive Series collection. On the outside, the construction of the reddish / brownish cigar was flawless. Closer inspection revealed slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins. From flavor perspective, 1st third presented small amount of spice, touch of coffee and smooth smoke. 2nd third is where this cigar shined. Both normal puffs and retrohale presented something that I didn’t recall in too many cigars. I went down the Flavor Chart and pinned it to the Floral note. The flavor was more pronounced on the retrohale so I continued to retrohale every other puff to take advantage of this fairly unique experience. In addition to floral note, previously identified spice increased its intensity to more of a peppery, well pronounced spice. I was able to pin-point your typical wood / cedar and one of my favorite flavors – chocolate. Along with chocolate / coffee there was an obvious sweetness. Last third was more of the same but few levels down. Toward the end, however, sweetness and spice completely disappeared and were replaced with salty finish. From construction / burn perspective, 1st third definitely lacked a good amount of smoke. It took 2-4 puffs to get anything out of the cigar. Flood gates have opened in the 2nd third and the cigar was performing like a ‘choo-choo’ train. Excellent tight ash falling in 1″ chunks.

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md4958 · 03-08-2011, 08:31 PM

great pics!

hscmit · 03-08-2011, 08:32 PM

nice work

jesseboston81 · 03-08-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

great pics!

Agreed, love the review but especially the pics!

Adriftpanda · 03-08-2011, 09:04 PM

Sounds like a good cigar. Can't wait to try mine.

EricF · 03-08-2011, 09:06 PM

Thanks for the review! Makes me want to light one of mine right now!

themoneycollector · 03-08-2011, 09:45 PM

Love the photography work, good job on the review

HollywoodQue · 03-09-2011, 07:06 AM

Nice review...I noticed that the bands look just like the 100th anniversary Barclay Rex.... a great cigar!!

swh127 · 03-09-2011, 07:28 AM

Very nice pictures and review. thank you.

cobra03 · 03-09-2011, 09:13 AM

Sweet pics!

jovenhut · 03-09-2011, 09:37 AM

The Shop owner told me over the phone he thought the Rosado's were a better smoke then the Reserva's. He said you can get the Reserva flavor in many other Tat cigars but the Rosado was a unique style that he never got from any other Tatuaje.

KenyanSandBoa · 03-09-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jovenhut

The Shop owner told me over the phone he thought the Rosado's were a better smoke then the Reserva's. He said you can get the Reserva flavor in many other Tat cigars but the Rosado was a unique style that he never got from any other Tatuaje.

I agree...I smoked the Rosado at the store and just smoked the Reserva at NERF...liked the rosado much better.

bishjd123 · 03-09-2011, 12:44 PM

I probably know the answer already, but are these still available? If so, where?

N2 GOLD · 03-09-2011, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerseyjay

After three weeks in the humidor, it was time to light this cigar up. Although I enjoy corona / robusto vitolas and usually don’t chase long / wide cigars, there was enough internet buzz about Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 to add to already quickly growing Tatuaje Exclusive Series collection. On the outside, the construction of the reddish / brownish cigar was flawless. Closer inspection revealed slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins. From flavor perspective, 1st third presented small amount of spice, touch of coffee and smooth smoke. 2nd third is where this cigar shined. Both normal puffs and retrohale presented something that I didn’t recall in too many cigars. I went down the Flavor Chart and pinned it to the Floral note. The flavor was more pronounced on the retrohale so I continued to retrohale every other puff to take advantage of this fairly unique experience. In addition to floral note, previously identified spice increased its intensity to more of a peppery, well pronounced spice. I was able to pin-point your typical wood / cedar and one of my favorite flavors – chocolate. Along with chocolate / coffee there was an obvious sweetness. Last third was more of the same but few levels down. Toward the end, however, sweetness and spice completely disappeared and were replaced with salty finish. From construction / burn perspective, 1st third definitely lacked a good amount of smoke. It took 2-4 puffs to get anything out of the cigar. Flood gates have opened in the 2nd third and the cigar was performing like a ‘choo-choo’ train. Excellent tight ash falling in 1″ chunks.

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Good review & pic's...

MurphysLaw · 03-09-2011, 01:05 PM

Great review, awesome pics, makes me wish I could get my hands on one of these!

Zeuceone · 03-09-2011, 01:08 PM

great work, sounds like a good stick.

homerjay19 · 03-09-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bishjd123

I probably know the answer already, but are these still available? If so, where?

I believe the rosados are still available, the shop is Federal Cigar in New Hampshire

jerseyjay · 03-09-2011, 07:16 PM

Thanks for your feedback, all. Greatly appreciated.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

Nice review...I noticed that the bands look just like the 100th anniversary Barclay Rex.... a great cigar!!

Bands look exactly the same. The only difference is the font. Rex's font is more 'curvy.'

Quote:

Originally Posted by jovenhut

The Shop owner told me over the phone he thought the Rosado's were a better smoke then the Reserva's. He said you can get the Reserva flavor in many other Tat cigars but the Rosado was a unique style that he never got from any other Tatuaje.

Thanks for that piece of information. Some folks prefer Reservas, some Rosado. I have yet to try Reserva and judge for myself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bishjd123

I probably know the answer already, but are these still available? If so, where?

Call the number listed in my blog review.

03-31-2011, 11:59 AM

I smoked my second 109 yesterday and it was great, especially the last half where it really opened up. Glad I put another box away for aging; they will only get better.

03-31-2011, 12:40 PM

really love that first picture!

03-08-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
jerseyjay Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 119 Trading: (0)	Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photography After three weeks in the humidor, it was time to light this cigar up. Although I enjoy corona / robusto vitolas and usually don’t chase long / wide cigars, there was enough internet buzz about Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 to add to already quickly growing Tatuaje Exclusive Series collection. On the outside, the construction of the reddish / brownish cigar was flawless. Closer inspection revealed slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins. From flavor perspective, 1st third presented small amount of spice, touch of coffee and smooth smoke. 2nd third is where this cigar shined. Both normal puffs and retrohale presented something that I didn’t recall in too many cigars. I went down the Flavor Chart and pinned it to the Floral note. The flavor was more pronounced on the retrohale so I continued to retrohale every other puff to take advantage of this fairly unique experience. In addition to floral note, previously identified spice increased its intensity to more of a peppery, well pronounced spice. I was able to pin-point your typical wood / cedar and one of my favorite flavors – chocolate. Along with chocolate / coffee there was an obvious sweetness. Last third was more of the same but few levels down. Toward the end, however, sweetness and spice completely disappeared and were replaced with salty finish. From construction / burn perspective, 1st third definitely lacked a good amount of smoke. It took 2-4 puffs to get anything out of the cigar. Flood gates have opened in the 2nd third and the cigar was performing like a ‘choo-choo’ train. Excellent tight ash falling in 1″ chunks. Additional comments / photography --> cigarphoto.net __________________ cigarphoto.net BLOG \| Facebook Fan Page \| jerseyjay Twitter

03-08-2011, 08:31 PM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr great pics! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-08-2011, 08:32 PM	#3
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr nice work

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Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr Sounds like a good cigar. Can't wait to try mine.

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EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr Thanks for the review! Makes me want to light one of mine right now! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

03-08-2011, 09:45 PM	#7
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr Love the photography work, good job on the review

03-09-2011, 07:06 AM	#8
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr Nice review...I noticed that the bands look just like the 100th anniversary Barclay Rex.... a great cigar!!

03-09-2011, 07:28 AM	#9
swh127 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: State College, PA Posts: 143 Trading: (3)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr Very nice pictures and review. thank you.

03-09-2011, 09:13 AM	#10
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03-09-2011, 09:37 AM	#11
jovenhut Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bruce Location: Eugene - Oregon Posts: 580 Trading: (64)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr The Shop owner told me over the phone he thought the Rosado's were a better smoke then the Reserva's. He said you can get the Reserva flavor in many other Tat cigars but the Rosado was a unique style that he never got from any other Tatuaje. __________________ "Sweet Sugary Goodness"

03-09-2011, 12:44 PM	#13
bishjd123 Have a Smoke and a Smile Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 196 Trading: (16)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr I probably know the answer already, but are these still available? If so, where?

03-09-2011, 01:05 PM	#15
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr Great review, awesome pics, makes me wish I could get my hands on one of these! __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

03-09-2011, 01:08 PM	#16
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr great work, sounds like a good stick.

03-31-2011, 11:59 AM	#19
ccman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr I smoked my second 109 yesterday and it was great, especially the last half where it really opened up. Glad I put another box away for aging; they will only get better.

03-31-2011, 12:40 PM	#20
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado-review & photogr really love that first picture!