Tatuaje Conoju 2009

Don Fernando · 04-26-2010, 03:39 AM

The Longfiller company, importer of several top shelve non Cuban brands in The Netherlands, send me a few cigars to review and among them the four Tatuaje Conoju cigars. The third of the series is the Tatuaje Conoju 2009, a 6.75 inch x 48 Nicaraguan puro torpedo with a € 12.00 fixed price tag here in The Netherlands. The price is the same for the whole Conoju series, except the Grand Conoju which has a € 14.00 fixed price tag.

The top of this cigar is quite sharp and the wrapper looks good even though it has a few spots, lots of small and one big vein. The construction feels a bit soft. After I removed the cellophane I smelled a quite strong barnyard flavor that had a hint of ammonia to it. The loose predraw doesn't pack flavor, just a little sweetness.

I get a full sweet coffee flavor and the sweetness is something that stands out. The flavors are mild spicy in the aftertaste. After a few puffs I can clearly taste the mild bitterness that comes with coffee. After half an inch the sweetness fades away a bit and the flavors stick on the palate. After two inch some leather joins the coffee and sweetness. The bitterness is only noticeable as a mild aftertaste.

Halfway the coffee disappears and I get a lot of chocolate with some leather and a herbal aftertaste. The sweetness and bitterness have disappeared completely. The texture of the chocolate is creamy. The herbal flavors slowly grow in strength. Right before the ⅔ mark the chocolate disappears. All I can taste are herbs, not spicy at all. The last few puffs bring a nut flavor too.

I enjoyed this cigar for an hour and 45 minutes and during that time I enjoyed a huge amount of smoke. The burn is good but the draw is on the loose side. The firm ash has a salt & pepper color. This cigar is definitely full bodied and full flavored.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, almost enjoyed it as much as the Tatuaje Conoju 2006

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

kelmac07 · 04-26-2010, 03:58 AM

Nice review Ferdie. I enjoyed the Conoju 2006 a tad more myself.

Don Fernando · 04-26-2010, 03:59 AM

So do I Mac, I almost enjoyed this as much as the Tat Conoju 2006

KenyanSandBoa · 04-26-2010, 09:11 AM

Nice review...man, you've got your fair share of Tats lately.

04-26-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

Nice review...man, you've got your fair share of Tats lately.

That he has!

Ferdie fan-angled a helluva hook-up!

04-26-2010, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the awesome read! i loved the 2006! cant wait to try the 09 one day...when i find one haha thanks again!

04-26-2010, 03:39 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Tatuaje Conoju 2009 The Longfiller company, importer of several top shelve non Cuban brands in The Netherlands, send me a few cigars to review and among them the four Tatuaje Conoju cigars. The third of the series is the Tatuaje Conoju 2009, a 6.75 inch x 48 Nicaraguan puro torpedo with a € 12.00 fixed price tag here in The Netherlands. The price is the same for the whole Conoju series, except the Grand Conoju which has a € 14.00 fixed price tag. The top of this cigar is quite sharp and the wrapper looks good even though it has a few spots, lots of small and one big vein. The construction feels a bit soft. After I removed the cellophane I smelled a quite strong barnyard flavor that had a hint of ammonia to it. The loose predraw doesn't pack flavor, just a little sweetness. I get a full sweet coffee flavor and the sweetness is something that stands out. The flavors are mild spicy in the aftertaste. After a few puffs I can clearly taste the mild bitterness that comes with coffee. After half an inch the sweetness fades away a bit and the flavors stick on the palate. After two inch some leather joins the coffee and sweetness. The bitterness is only noticeable as a mild aftertaste. Halfway the coffee disappears and I get a lot of chocolate with some leather and a herbal aftertaste. The sweetness and bitterness have disappeared completely. The texture of the chocolate is creamy. The herbal flavors slowly grow in strength. Right before the ⅔ mark the chocolate disappears. All I can taste are herbs, not spicy at all. The last few puffs bring a nut flavor too. I enjoyed this cigar for an hour and 45 minutes and during that time I enjoyed a huge amount of smoke. The burn is good but the draw is on the loose side. The firm ash has a salt & pepper color. This cigar is definitely full bodied and full flavored. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, almost enjoyed it as much as the Tatuaje Conoju 2006 Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 6 / 10 Draw: 6 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 7 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

04-26-2010, 03:58 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Tatuaje Conoju 2009 Nice review Ferdie. I enjoyed the Conoju 2006 a tad more myself. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-26-2010, 03:59 AM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Tatuaje Conoju 2009 So do I Mac, I almost enjoyed this as much as the Tat Conoju 2006 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

04-26-2010, 09:11 AM	#4
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Tatuaje Conoju 2009 Nice review...man, you've got your fair share of Tats lately. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

04-26-2010, 11:02 AM	#6
Psojka RP,601 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Conoju 2009 Thanks for the awesome read! i loved the 2006! cant wait to try the 09 one day...when i find one haha thanks again!