Let's cut to the chase - the Tatuaje Miami Gran Cojonu Series A isn't your grandpa's mild cigar. This 5-inch x 60-ring gauge beast from Pete Johnson's 2003 Miami lineup hits like a Cuban freight train with Nicaraguan muscle. Box-pressed and draped in oily Ecuadorian wrapper, it's built for two-hour smoke sessions where subtlety takes a backseat to full-throttle intensity.
Cold draw punches with black pepper and wet earth. Initial smoke kicks in dry-aged steak intensity - think charred oak and cayenne heat. Construction's bomber tight despite the girth, but don't expect delicate wisps; this outputs chimney-level smoke from first light.
Nicaraguan fillers shift gears at inch two - espresso grounds and bitter cocoa dominate. Touch of leather creeps in, but it's the nicotine wallop that stands out. Grab sugar packets if you're pairing with coffee; needs sweet counterbalance.
Last act turns savory - imagine smoked paprika and umami bomb. Burn stays razor-sharp but tar buildup starts biting the tongue. Wise to nub it around 1.5" mark unless you enjoy asphalt aftertaste.
Rolled at My Father's Esteli factory using Jalapa valley ligero. Sumatra wrapper hides triple-seam cap under pigtail finish. Best dry-boxed 48hrs pre-light - cuts down relights in final third. Pro tip: Skip breakfast before firing up.
