Quick Smoke: Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano
26 Aug 2012
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,†“hold,†or “sell.â€
This is the latest Pete Johnson release in a line that goes back to 2003, and it lives up to both the name and the Tatuaje reputation. It is a full-powered, full-flavored smoke that is smooth and exciting on the palate. The 2012 edition comes with a twist: It is available in three wrappers, with the Ecuadorian Habano shipping only recently. I have yet to try the Ecuadorian Sumatra or the Connecticut broadleaf versions, but I cannot imagine they’re better. I also cannot imagine anyone smoking this strong cigar on a regular basis, unless Iron Man has become a BOTL. But as an occasional treat, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable cigar for $13.
Verdict = Buy.
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In the second third the cigar becomes a whole stack full of fun. All the flavors like cocoa, sweetness, creaminess, spice, caramel, wood, and a very nice spicy element comes out.