The Tatuaje Tattoo Needles packs Nicaraguan firepower into its 4.5" x 38 frame - think espresso shots for cigar lovers. Rolled in Miami using all-Nicaraguan tobaccos wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano leaf, this petite parejo punches above its weight class with a $157.50/box (10ct) price tag. Clocking in at 15-25 minute smoke time, it's become the rebel's choice for a quick flavor fix.
Cold draw brings barnyard earthiness. Initial puffs erupt with black pepper through the nose - more aggressive than most small cigars. Charred cedar emerges at the ½" mark, accompanied by burnt caramel sweetness. Smoke production stays moderate but chewy.
Pepper backs off to reveal Nicaraguan core flavors: weathered leather and damp earth. Retrohale shows baking spices (nutmeg dominant) with a dark chocolate undertone. Burn line stays sharp despite the narrow ring gauge. Ash holds firm in ½" increments.
Sweetness evolves into molasses-like density. Coffee grounds bitterness creeps in at last inch - classic Nicaraguan crescendo. Body ramps up to medium-full territory. Smoke turns warmer, needing slower draws to manage heat. Most smokers stop before nubbing due to tar buildup.
