Tatuaje Noella Reserva 08'

04-25-2009, 06:04 PM

I've been wanting to try this little gem. It's a 130x19. Business was slow today so I went out back and lit one up. Don't let is size fool you. It's a power house.The triple cap is a testament to a fine roller. The wrapper was rolled beautifully and had a wonderful look to it. Appearance was very nice and great quality. Upon my first draw I was kicked in the mouth. It had more spice than anything I've ever tried. The smoke was very full with a nice thickness in the air. This is not the cigar for you if you don't like them with power. On a one to ten in strength it was a 9+. The flavor was almost a strong eucalyptus flavor with some spice to boot. It mellowed out very slightly but stayed pretty consistent. Myself, I like full flavor cigars. This one made me a little dizzy. No green feeling, just dizzy. It was so good though that I went ahead and smoked it to the end. The ash was almost a snowy white and held on for at least 1-1/2 inches. If you like a full flavored cigar you'll love this one. Get it while you can though, they only made about 27,000 of them. I'd recommend a good scotch along with it. Lagavulin 16 year old Scotch would be a perfect balance for this cigar. If I had to score this cigar, I'd give it a 93. Just be ready for the kick in the mouth.

Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Size: 130x19

thebiglebowski · 04-26-2009, 10:06 AM

19 RG? is that even possible?

Smoke Naked · 04-26-2009, 10:25 AM

Pretty sure its millimeter. Which would be corona size?

jwintosh · 04-26-2009, 10:54 AM

thanks for the review... i have a fiver that i haven't broken into,,, yet!!

Silound · 04-26-2009, 11:18 AM

If you like the Noella Reservas, try the Regios Reservas. IMO, they're even better. Lots of flavors I can't quite identify, tons of smoke.

04-26-2009, 05:22 PM

Thanks, I'll hunt some down.

omowasu · 05-04-2009, 10:57 PM

I have a box of the Noellas Reservas from early '08. I have only smoked one, but I will agree with you on the strength and flavor profile. These are a fabulously powerful cigar that I am hoping will get better with age. This is one of those sticks that you want to smoke with a few cold beers or neat scotches, as the alcohol will blunt the nicotine effect to some degree. When done accordingly, the flavor profile really shows through.

Sometimes professional chefs describe "alcohol soluble" flavors, and I think this cigar really delivers in that respect.

Trace63 · 06-04-2009, 10:24 PM

Ive been really wanting to try this and the SW especially.

04-25-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
Humidor Minister Guest Posts: n/a	Tatuaje Noella Reserva 08' I've been wanting to try this little gem. It's a 130x19. Business was slow today so I went out back and lit one up. Don't let is size fool you. It's a power house.The triple cap is a testament to a fine roller. The wrapper was rolled beautifully and had a wonderful look to it. Appearance was very nice and great quality. Upon my first draw I was kicked in the mouth. It had more spice than anything I've ever tried. The smoke was very full with a nice thickness in the air. This is not the cigar for you if you don't like them with power. On a one to ten in strength it was a 9+. The flavor was almost a strong eucalyptus flavor with some spice to boot. It mellowed out very slightly but stayed pretty consistent. Myself, I like full flavor cigars. This one made me a little dizzy. No green feeling, just dizzy. It was so good though that I went ahead and smoked it to the end. The ash was almost a snowy white and held on for at least 1-1/2 inches. If you like a full flavored cigar you'll love this one. Get it while you can though, they only made about 27,000 of them. I'd recommend a good scotch along with it. Lagavulin 16 year old Scotch would be a perfect balance for this cigar. If I had to score this cigar, I'd give it a 93. Just be ready for the kick in the mouth. Wrapper: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Size: 130x19

04-26-2009, 10:06 AM	#2
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Tatuaje Noella Reserva 08' 19 RG? is that even possible?

04-26-2009, 10:25 AM	#3
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: Tatuaje Noella Reserva 08' Pretty sure its millimeter. Which would be corona size? __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

04-26-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
jwintosh i have a confirmation #!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Jeffrey Location: San Diego Posts: 1,239 Trading: (15)	Re: Tatuaje Noella Reserva 08' thanks for the review... i have a fiver that i haven't broken into,,, yet!! __________________ Surf's Up!

04-26-2009, 11:18 AM	#5
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Tatuaje Noella Reserva 08' If you like the Noella Reservas, try the Regios Reservas. IMO, they're even better. Lots of flavors I can't quite identify, tons of smoke. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

04-26-2009, 05:22 PM	#6
Humidor Minister Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Noella Reserva 08' Thanks, I'll hunt some down.

05-04-2009, 10:57 PM	#7
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: Tatuaje Noella Reserva 08' I have a box of the Noellas Reservas from early '08. I have only smoked one, but I will agree with you on the strength and flavor profile. These are a fabulously powerful cigar that I am hoping will get better with age. This is one of those sticks that you want to smoke with a few cold beers or neat scotches, as the alcohol will blunt the nicotine effect to some degree. When done accordingly, the flavor profile really shows through. Sometimes professional chefs describe "alcohol soluble" flavors, and I think this cigar really delivers in that respect. __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.

06-04-2009, 10:24 PM	#8
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Tatuaje Noella Reserva 08' Ive been really wanting to try this and the SW especially. __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly