Blind Cigar Review: Tatuaje | Seleccion de Cazador (Brown Label) Unicos
Vital Stats:
This cigar was reviewed blind (no bands) by a panel of at least 4 reviewers. They did not know what they were smoking beforehand. The scores are an average of all the reviewers' scores with outliers removed. All of our cigars reviewed are shipped to the panelists with Boveda packs to ensure optimal smoking experience.
Length: 6.1″
Ring Gauge: 52
Country of Origin: United States
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: El Rey de los Habanos
Blender: Pete Johnson / Don Pepin Garcia
Age: 5 years
Number of reviewers: 5 — Derek (lilninjabuddy), Brian (b-daddy), Jason (bigslowrock), Will (dubv23), Emmett (rhetorik)
Price: $8 per stick
Contributed by: Ron (shuckins)
Appearance/Construction
Appearance/ConstructionAppearance/Aroma: 93/100
“Flawless wrapper. Even fill, firm just a slight spring. Prelight and foot aroma tobacco and chocolate. Not even a water spot to be found.” –Jason (bigslowrock)
“The aroma from the foot is earthy and woody. The wrapper is very even in color but does have some moderate veins. The wrapper itself is very soft to the touch and velvety, leading me to believe that this cigar has been aged nicely.” -Emmett (rhetorik)
Construction/Burn/Draw: 95/100
“It was a well packed cigar without any soft spots. Draw on this torpedo was good the whole length of the cigar and it cut with no problems using my Palio.” –Will (dubv23)
First Third:
Flavor: 93/100
Strength: medium
Body/Complexity: medium-full
“Butter creaminess and a light nutty flavor dominate this third. No harsh or bitterness to be found. Very pleasant retro hale aromas.” –Jason (bigslowrock)
Second Third:
Flavor: 90/100
Strength: medium
Body/Complexity: medium
“The spice picks up in this third, especially on the finish, but the right amount. I’m finding myself having to slow down smoking this because I’m enjoying it so much, I want more. In this third I found a peaty and citrus flavor being added to the mix of wood and leather.” –Emmett (rhetorik)
“Nuttiness begins to fade to reveal a nice woody flavor.” –Jason (bigslowrock)
Final Third:
Flavor: 92/100
Strength: medium
Strength: mediumBody/Complexity: medium-full
“HELLO Creaminess! Accompanied with some spice (vanilla almond) and light sweetness” –Jason (bigslowrock)
“Some soft wood and leather flavors arrive on the final third. Also, a little creaminess but faint.” –Brian (b-daddy)
Overall
Smoking Time: 78 minutes
Overall Experience: 91/100 (very good)
Overall Strength: medium
Overall Body/Complexity: medium-full
“This cigar is elegant, full bodied, smooth, and complex without being overpowering at any time. Whatever it is, I will be buying a box.” –Emmett (rhetorik)
“One of those cigars that you wished there was another inch or two. Just an excellent smoke. I can’t wait to find out the box code so I can go acquire some for myself.” –Jason (bigslowrock)