Let's talk about the Tatiana Classic Waking Dream - a 6x44 flavored parejo that's been turning heads in the infused cigar scene. Priced at $112.49 for a box of 25, this Dominican-made stick comes wrapped in Indonesian leaf with clear glass tubes that make perfect humidor eye candy.
The cold draw hits with vanilla syrup sweetness that's smoother than your average gas station cigar. Initial puffs deliver candied walnut flavors mixed with that signature Tatiana honey glaze. Smoke output's heavier than most infused sticks - decent clouds without feeling like a steam engine.
Around the inch mark, the flavor infusion shifts gears. Think brown sugar-crusted almonds dipped in spiced rum. The Dominican filler tobacco starts peeking through with faint earthiness that balances the sweetness. Burn line holds surprisingly straight for an aromatic cigar.
Last act brings dark chocolate shavings and maple wood notes. The typical infused cigar bitterness shows up fashionably late - just enough to remind you it's still tobacco. Finish clocks in at 55 minutes, leaving lips sticky like you just ate baklava.
The Sumatra-seed wrapper feels slightly toothy but rolls without veins. Cap holds up better than most tube cigars during cutting. Bonus points for minimal tobacco filler dust in the tube - a common pain point with infused smokes.
Newcomers who want dessert-in-a-stick without overwhelming strength. Pair with black coffee or bourbon to cut the sweetness. Not for purists who hate anything flavored, but perfect for cocktail hour smokers needing a 1-hour session.
