I have been quite excited to try this budget release from Pete and Pepin, and my expectations were met spot on. With a half of a minute of toasting, I took a few warmer puffs and the cigar blazed to life. I must say, the burn line on this thing was razor sharp all the way to the nub, a pleasant attribute of any cigar (I personally don't enjoy touch-ups, and I'd really like to know who does). I started to pick up on some fainter notes of leather and cedar, but the cedar soon subsided and m...
I have been anxiously awaiting the day I will light up this special cigar. Certainly the 14$ MSRP from Tatuaje should be worth something. The brand is well known and appreciated, known to produce quality products. I had only the best of expectations going into this cigar... It took a few minutes to get the cigar going with a triple-flame torch, but once I had it, the palate was in for a treat. I started to sense notes of black tea, with a woody background. Here and there, a little sweetn...
The intial taste was kind of fruity and sweet tasting. After about a half inch or so it started to pick up with a little bit of spice and pepper. ...