Quick Smoke: Tatuaje Cohete (2013)

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.”

A store-exclusive release that also appeared in the recent Saints & Sinners club membership pack, the Cohete (4 x 50) is based on the Tatuaje Brown Label blend that’s made at My Father Cigars in Nicaragua. Previous versions from 2009 and 2006 were made in Miami. The cigar features lots of dark cocoa and earth, backed by oak, a hint of creaminess, and subtle leather and spice. While generally I consider the Brown Label to be medium-full, this is more straight full-bodied, and that’s a good thing. (Although it does take its foot off the gas slightly after the first third.) With excellent combustion it easily earns a recommendation.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick S

photo credit: Stogie Guys