The Tatuaje Nicaragua Cojonu 2012 Sumatra comes rocking a 6.5"x52 parejo format with that signature triple cap. This box-pressed Nicaraguan puro wears an oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that smells like fermented raisins straight out of the box. At about $11.70 per stick, it punches way above its price range in complexity.
First third hits with baking spices - think nutmeg and toasted cedar. The draw's slightly tight but pushes out dense smoke that coats your tongue like espresso foam. Midway through, dark cherry notes emerge alongside that signature Nicaraguan pepper kick, though it's more black pepper than chili heat.
Last third gets mineral-heavy - wet slate and bitter cocoa dominate. The Sumatra wrapper keeps things from getting harsh, but you'll want to nub this before the final inch unless you're into ashy finishes. Pair with an oat milk latte to balance the earthiness.
