Let's cut straight to the chase - the Tatiana Classic Honey packs 6 inches of honey-drenched goodness in a 44-ring parejo shape. This Dominican-made flavored stick sells at $112.49 for 25 cigars, positioning itself as an affordable gateway smoke for sweet-toothed beginners. Miami Cigars' signature transparent tubes reveal that golden-hued Connecticut wrapper just begging to be lit.
The cold draw punches you with artificial honey syrup - think supermarket pancake topping rather than artisanal apiary product. Initial smoke carries heavy vanilla sweetness, burning fast and hot if you're not careful. Retrohale reveals a faint floral note struggling to surface through the cloyingness.
Dominican filler tobacco emerges slightly, bringing damp cedar undertones. The honey coating persists but mellows into something resembling candy store rock sugar. Burn line stays surprisingly even despite the sweetened cap, though frequent ash-tapping becomes necessary.
At the 45-minute mark, accumulated sugar crystals create occasional bitter sparks. Vanilla transforms into cheap white chocolate flavoring, while the wrapper develops a plasticky aftertaste. Most smokers ditch it before the band point - this isn't a nubber by any stretch.
Construction proves inconsistent - some cigars arrive with visible wrapper tears from the flavoring process. The Dominican fillers do their best to balance the sweetness, but ultimately play second fiddle to the artificial flavor profile. An easy burner that pairs well with rum cocktails, though veteran smokers might find it lacks depth. Perfect for beach days when you want maximum aroma with minimal attention required.
