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! Giveaway !
Leave a comment (no rules) and be eligible for one 3-pack of Tatuaje ‘Celebracion de Cinco’. Deadline – 11:59pm EST on 29FEB2012.
Random selection and announcement will take place on 01MAR2012.
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This week we are photographing and reviewing the Tatuaje ‘Celebracion de Cinco.’ This exclusive and limited edition is a collaboration between Pete Johnson of Tatuaje and Cigar Mas Fino – a cigar shop located in Fresno, California operated by the Soza Family. This 2011 project was released to commemorate Cigar Mas Fino’s five years in business, hence ‘Celebracion de Cinco’ or ‘Celebration of Five.’ This robusto vitola came in a box of 24 / only 100 boxes produced. When asked about the makeup, Pete responded with the following:
A slightly stronger noble. Same base blend with a brown label priming for the wrapper. – Pete Johnson
Visually, another well executed blend by My Father Cigars stable. Dark, oily, toothy wrapper with well applied triple cap and unfinished foot. The cigar had no visible veins and extremely tight seams. Great start ! Tatuaje ‘Celebracion de Cinco’ was sporting a standard Havana VI band as well as a secondary band signifying Cigar Mas Fino’s ‘Celebracion de Cinco’ designation. That specific band reminded me of Cuban Regional Edition presentation. I have smoked a total of five samples for this review. I wasn’t trying to match the ‘Cinco’, it was purely a coincidence. Interestingly enough, I was able to experience different / unique flavors in one of those samples. Most delivered good amount of earthiness, espresso, dried fruit (like raisin), and some pepper on the finish. One of the samples lacked most of those flavors and was overpowered with woodiness. All Tatuaje ‘Celebracion de Cinco’ samples delivered good amount of smoke and decent ash. As for as draw / burn goes, unfortunately mixed feedback in this department. Few samples were spot on, yet other experienced the infamous tunneling which subsequently impacted existing flavors.
If it wasn’t for good performance in selected samples, I would have marked this release (or perhaps my box) as questionable. I will continue to sample the rest of the box and continue to evaluate the construction. Overall, despite couple hiccups, another good release by Pete Johnson.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Habano Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 5″
Ring: 50
Construction > Good
Burn > Mixed
Enjoy > Yes
Recommend > Yes
Buy > Yes
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#1 by Darryl on February 25, 2012 - 11:46 pm
Nice review, pure and honest! My favorite Tats are the Noble and the Cojonu 2009. As usual, I’m always curious about a PJ release and getting my hands on them. Thanks for the contest!
#2 by Dave on February 25, 2012 - 11:53 pm
Great pics as usual. Sounds like a very nice cigar.
#3 by Bill on February 25, 2012 - 11:55 pm
Love these things! Enjoyed the review and pics too.
#4 by Jason C. on February 26, 2012 - 12:01 am
Great review on another Tatuaje limited edition. It would have been even better without the CPD…. Thank you for the contest!
#5 by Mix stogie on February 26, 2012 - 12:20 am
Never had one but look like they would be great
#6 by jlc3 on February 26, 2012 - 12:37 am
this looks and sounds like a wonderful robusto. Jay’s reviews are generally spot on for me, and this sounds like another fine Tatuaje albeit very limited. too bad i can’t go visit my tattoo artist near there and take care of two desires at once.
thanks Jay. stunning photographs
#7 by Jason on February 26, 2012 - 12:39 am
Nice review. Great pics.
#8 by gary wong on February 26, 2012 - 1:26 am
fine cigar, great family and cigar lounge
#9 by Wedge on February 26, 2012 - 1:53 am
Great review and amazing pics. Thanks for all you do, keep up the great work.
#10 by TADD on February 26, 2012 - 9:03 am
Damn Jay! I love the photo of 6 closeup bands. Man those things look tasty. I didn’t realize these were 2011.. I thought they were older like 08 or 09. Either way I have never seen them personally. Keep up the great work Bro!
#11 by Jerry @ Stogie Review on February 26, 2012 - 9:13 am
Nice review and amazing photos as usual…well minus the pool table one. LOL
#12 by MoBarbq on February 26, 2012 - 9:30 am
Great photography. I love how (the photographer) captured the swirls of smoke in that one.
Of course, I may be prejudiced, given the subject matter- love those cigars!
#13 by Sean on February 26, 2012 - 10:38 am
I love all the closed foots that Pete puts on his cigars. Just always adds a little something extra. Great pictures as always and thanks for the contest!
#14 by BlackBeard on February 26, 2012 - 11:04 am
Hey! I liked the pool table shot. Looks all manly n shit.
Great stuff Jay!
#15 by Michael C on February 26, 2012 - 11:05 am
Good stuff
#16 by Josh on February 26, 2012 - 11:17 am
Love the pics and review. Great job Jay
#17 by patrick on February 26, 2012 - 2:37 pm
Great shots Jay.
#18 by Tim on February 26, 2012 - 4:48 pm
Thought I would drop by again. I second the pool table shot! Nicely done.
#19 by Keith on February 26, 2012 - 5:18 pm
Great pics as always, and a honest review. Good job.
#20 by David on February 26, 2012 - 6:20 pm
Haven’t heard of these yet, now I want to go shoot some pool.
#21 by BigPars on February 26, 2012 - 7:52 pm
Nice review and pics, I always enjoy your reviews. I love the look of the closed foot and the secondary band, its a shame some had burn issues, but it sounds like they were still quite tasty anyway.
#22 by kaleehb on February 26, 2012 - 8:32 pm
Love the Havana VI line but never had this smoke. Sounds like a great one. Nice pics as usual.
#23 by Wil on February 27, 2012 - 1:12 am
Seems like an interesting smoke.
#24 by Big T on February 27, 2012 - 2:00 am
These are great sticks and hard to find. Cigar Mas Fino just celebrated their 6th year this month. Those Celebration De Cinco sticks were a hit last year! I would love to score these Jay! Hit up a fellow SnS brother – lol!
Thanks for the contest!
#25 by J rebel on February 27, 2012 - 7:36 am
Great sticks, also nice work with the red!
#26 by Mikess on February 27, 2012 - 8:27 am
Great pictures and reviews as usual. They sure look tasty.
#27 by Ryan on February 27, 2012 - 8:28 am
that wrapper looks yummy
#28 by czerbe on February 27, 2012 - 11:37 am
Jay man as always your photos are top notch. Love the closed foot Shot, Not much Tat stuff local but what I have has been really good. Hope all is well.
#29 by James on February 27, 2012 - 5:06 pm
Sounds like yet another quality offering from Tatuaje.
#30 by OchoZacho on February 28, 2012 - 12:43 am
Nothing is more upsetting than a great cigar with construction issues. Can ruin the whole experience in my opinion. Still need to send you some of the photos my wife took. Great pics again!
#31 by jy617 on February 28, 2012 - 8:45 pm
Nice review. I love the Havana VI line. I hope I can come across some!
#32 by Jeff on February 28, 2012 - 8:46 pm
awesome pics- great review– fantastic collaboration!! congrats
#33 by scott bemis on February 28, 2012 - 8:52 pm
nice review. I can’t wait to try one ..
#34 by Nick Holloway on February 28, 2012 - 8:58 pm
Did someone say free cigars? Sign me up! Great review. Thanks for the honesty.
#35 by Chris on February 28, 2012 - 9:01 pm
Nice cigar and review..the pool table compliments the cigars well.
Great smoke shot Jay!
Keep up the excellent work, the variety of cigars you touch upon as made my adventures more enjoyable
Cheers!
#36 by MattyBlayze on February 28, 2012 - 9:08 pm
Great review – seems like an exceptional stick! Would love to try as I love everything My Father!
#37 by Lonnie Fast on February 28, 2012 - 9:46 pm
My mouth is watering after looking at these pic’s. I think I have to contact some of my friends in Fresno and see if they can hook me up.
#38 by Dustin Pike on February 28, 2012 - 10:03 pm
Looks like a delicious smoke. Would love to opportunity to try one.
#39 by Paul on February 28, 2012 - 10:41 pm
I have yet to meet a Tatuaje cigar I didn’t like. I’m looking forward to getting my hands on these in the future.
#40 by Ruben Abreu on March 1, 2012 - 9:33 am
Send me my three pack…