Let's cut through the cigar mystique - Tatiana Classic Cognac comes packing 6 inches of Indonesian wrapper rolled around Dominican guts, delivering that sweet cognac zing in boxes of 25 at around $4.50 a pop. This glass-tubed flavor bomb rides the line between cigar and dessert, its 44-ring parejo shape feeling substantial without being intimidating. Miami Cigars nailed the construction here - tight rolls that burn straight despite the boozy infusion. Perfect for when you want smoke with personality but zero pretense.
Cold draw smells like Grand Marnier spilled on a leather couch. Initial puffs bring candied orange peel and vanilla extract - that signature cognac sweetness dialed up to 7/10. Smoke output's moderate but aromatic enough to turn heads at outdoor patios. Watch the burn line - these infused wrappers can canoe if rushed.
The Dominican filler muscles through around the halfway point. Suddenly you're tasting charred oak staves dipped in honey. Retrohale reveals white pepper tingle that balances the sugar rush. This is where cigar smokers might nod approvingly - actual tobacco character emerges beneath the dessert coating.
Last inch gets interesting - raisin sweetness collides with espresso bitterness. The cognac glaze fades to reveal earthy undertones...then the tar builds up. Smart to nub it before the 45-minute mark. Lips stay sticky-sweet like you French-kissed a baklava.
Cocktail enthusiasts craving post-meet smoke that matches their Old Fashioned. Newbies intimidated by full-bodied cigars. Veteran smokers needing a palate cleanser between heavy Ligero bombs. Not for nicotine chasers or tobacco purists - this is dessert in cigar form.
