Let's talk about this bold figurado that's been turning heads since 2009. The Tatuaje Miami Cojonu 2009 comes in 25-count boxes priced at $337.50, packing a 6¾"×48 frame that feels substantial in hand. Pete Johnson's collaboration with Don Pepin Garcia brings Nicaraguan fire tempered by Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper - it's like a tropical storm captured in cigar form.
Cold Draw: Earthy cocoa powder with black pepper crystals. The triple cap cuts cleanly revealing tight bunching - good density without being rock-hard.
White pepper sparks fly on initial puffs. Nicaraguan binder delivers cayenne heat that lingers on the tongue. Thick smoke carries roasted coffee notes, like sniffing fresh grounds in a Havana café. Ash holds firm in 1" increments.
Transition happens at the 40-minute mark. Leathery tones emerge wrapped in semi-sweet chocolate. Retrohale shows charred oak and baking spices - think allspice berries crushed over mahogany. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the box-pressed shape.
Nicotine surge becomes noticeable past the band point. Savory umami flavors dominate - imagine soy-marinated beef jerky drying over smoldering hardwoods. Requires slower pacing to manage body load. Finish leaves mineral-rich aftertaste reminiscent of Cuban soil.
The oily Sumatra wrapper shows visible tooth and flexible seams. Foot inspection reveals exacting bunching - no soft spots detected. Triple cap survives multiple touch-ups without unraveling. Smoke production averages 50-60ml/minute based on measured draws.
Fresh samples (0-2 years) display aggressive spice. Optimal window hits at 5+ years when secondary flavors develop - tested 2014 box showed roasted almond and caramelized banana notes. Store at 65% RH to maintain essential oils in the thin wrapper.
