This box-pressed parejo from Tatuaje's anniversary series comes dressed in an oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that glows like mahogany under sunlight. At 5 5/8" x 46, the vitola feels substantial without being cumbersome - a Goldilocks size for those 90-minute smoke sessions. The $213.75/25ct price tag positions it as an affordable luxury in today's Nicaraguan cigar market.
First Third: Cold draw serves espresso grounds and dried figs. Initial puffs deliver charred cedar bark and black pepper that lingers on the tongue. Smoke production stays moderate - no billowing clouds here.
Middle Third: Core profile shifts to dark chocolate ganache with hickory smoke undertones. The Sumatra wrapper's signature sweetness emerges as burnt caramel, balancing Jalapa tobacco's earthiness. Ash holds firm past 1.5 inches.
Final Third: Nicaraguan power resurfaces through mineral notes and cayenne pepper tingle. Last inch introduces savory leather that some find challenging. Smart smokers nub it before the 40-minute mark to avoid resin buildup.
The triple cap requires clean cuts - V-cutters get better draw consistency here. Despite its dark complexion, burns evenly once lit. Two touch-ups needed in humid conditions. Resting for 45+ days improves flavor integration between wrapper and binder.
