Meet the Tatuaje RC Series No.1 Petite - a 4¾"x52 parejo that packs Nicaraguan fire into your lunch break. Pete Johnson's Retro Cuba revival blend comes boxed in 10-count wooden chests at $111.38 per box. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper hides Nicaraguan binder/filler tobaccos aged since 2005, now reblended in 2016 with My Father SA's signature tight roll. Perfect for when you need full-bodied coffee-chocolate notes but only have 45 minutes to burn.
The pigtail cap gives clean cuts revealing earthy pre-light draws. Initial puffs deliver black pepper spray with Cuban coffee bitterness - classic Nicaragua through a 2005 lens. Smoke production stays moderate, requiring deliberate draws to wake the blend.
At 15-minute mark, the core profile emerges: baking chocolate sweetens the pepper blast, while cedar planks replace initial harshness. Watch for occasional tar buildup near band if smoked too fast. Retrohales reveal hidden cinnamon notes.
Nearing the nub, espresso grounds dominate with increased nicotine push. The Habano wrapper's oil keeps combustion even despite compact format. Stop before last inch unless you enjoy ashy farewells. Post-smoke leather aftertaste lingers 20+ minutes.
Born in Estelí's volcanic soil, this 2005 formula uses Havana-seed wrappers sun-grown in Ecuador. The "RC" stands for Retro Cuba - Johnson's ode to pre-embargo profiles using modern Nicaraguan terroir. Each 10-count box represents about 18 months' aging from seed to shelf.
