Meet the Tatuaje Nicaragua 7th Reserva Broadleaf - a Nicaraguan puro dressed in Connecticut's dark Broadleaf cloak. This 5⅝"×46 parejo comes in boxes of 25, clocking in at $8.55/stick. The oily wrapper conceals a spicy-sweet combo of Estelí pepper and Jalapa earthiness, finishing with coffee grounds intensity that'll make your taste buds snap to attention.
Cold draw serves damp earth and black pepper. Initial puffs deliver espresso bitterness with a cinnamon sting. Smoke output moderate, ash holds firm in ½" segments. Watch for tar buildup at the cap by mid-third.
Peperomia leaves emerge through cedar smoke. Sweetness shifts from caramel to molasses, accompanied by charred meat savoriness. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite Broadleaf's reputation for inconsistency.
Last third introduces bitter chocolate and wet limestone minerality. Retrohale spikes with white pepper intensity. Recommended to ditch at 1" nub - nicotine punch sneaks up faster than Cuban versions.
The triple-cap head survives punch cuts better than guillotines. Wrapper exhibits typical Broadleaf mottling - dark chocolate base with mahogany highlights. Average smoking time: 68 minutes (slower puffers may hit 80+). Pair with cold brew coffee to counterbalance the earthy density.
