Habano Value
Tattoo
Tattoo, released in 2014, is an accessible Tatuaje line built on an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler and produced in Nicaragua; it delivers a peppery opening that softens into cocoa, earth and cedar with occasional espresso notes.
Sizes
- Caballero (5.0" x 50)
- Adivino (5.5" x 58)
- Bonito (6 1/8" x 52)
- Universo (6.0" x 50)
- Short Churchill (6.5" x 48)
- Needles (4.5" x 38)
Strength
Medium
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Created to be a workhorse in regular rotation, Tattoo pairs Ecuadorian Habano leaf with a Nicaraguan core to carry Tatuaje’s peppery signature at an approachable price. The line sits in the medium range, with a front‑loaded black‑pepper bite that eases into cocoa and mocha, then an earth‑forward middle with cedar, leather and intermittent espresso notes. Construction is generally reliable—good draw and steady burn when smoked at a measured pace—making Tattoo a straightforward way to get classic Tatuaje spice without premium box pricing. The sweetness is restrained, serving as foil to pepper and earth rather than dominating the profile.
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Articles & Reviews
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Tattoo (2014) Caballero
A hands‑on evaluation of the Tattoo Caballero, this review tracks the peppery opening and the shift into mocha, earth and cedar while praising overall construction. The write‑up highlights the Caballero as the first released size and frames the cigar as exceptional value relative to its modest SRP.
Tatuaje Tattoo Cigar Review
This tasting covers the Tattoo’s minty pre‑light and pepper‑forward first draws, then follows the cigar through cocoa and earth layers into a slightly meaty final third. The review calls out pacing and burn sensitivity, advising slower puffing to let the flavors settle.
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