The Tatuaje Black Label Petite Lancero kicks off with its signature 6x38 lancero format - a slim format that surprisingly packs full-bodied intensity. Priced at $153 per box of 20, this Pete Johnson creation uses Nicaraguan core tobaccos wrapped in Ecuadorian sun-grown Criollo leaf, delivering what many call "short smoke intensity in long format."
Initial puffs bring bold black coffee grounds and dark cocoa nibs, with a peppery tingle on the retrohale. The slender ring gauge produces concentrated smoke despite its size, requiring slower draws to prevent overheating.
Leather and charred oak emerge as the burn line progresses, accompanied by an undercurrent of molasses sweetness. Construction holds firm with a tight ash column, though the narrow format demands constant rotation during smoking.
Roasted almond and baking spices dominate the home stretch, with noticeable nicotine strength building up. Veteran smokers might nub this section, while others may cut it short before the earthy mineral notes intensify excessively.
Rolled at Miami's El Rey de los Habanos factory using the entubado technique, the cigar's dark maduro wrapper exhibits oily sheen with minimal veins. While fresh boxes might need 60+ days humidor time, properly rested specimens show exceptional combustion consistency.
