The Tatuaje Skinny Monsters Drac brings Pete Johnson's monster-themed creativity to a slender 6"x38 lonsdale format. Packaged in eye-catching boxes of 25 with vampiric artwork, these Nicaraguan puros retail around $202.50 per box - serious bang for your buck considering the complex flavor profile crammed into this slim stick.
Initial puffs deliver black coffee bitterness tempered by walnut sweetness. The draw feels slightly tight but produces decent smoke output. Charred oak notes emerge around the 1" mark with a white pepper tingle on the retrohale.
Flavors intensify as the burn line passes the band. Earthy cocoa powder dominates now, backed by leather undertones. Watch for occasional tar buildup - keep your cutter handy for a quick cap trim if needed.
Nicaraguan spice kicks into high gear with cinnamon heat and black cherry sweetness. The last inch gets surprisingly creamy before nicotine strength forces most smokers to put it down. Total burn time clocks in around 65 minutes.
The triple cap shows Pete Johnson's Cuban-style training, though some 2023 boxes had inconsistent bunching. Average smoke output outperforms most lonsdales. Pair with an aged rum to counterbalance the dry finish.
