Tatuaje Noella Reserva Review

[DBCcigar]

A little history:

These Tatuaje Noellas cigars are a special release, marked with the “Reserva” seal on the box. They are the same size and blend as regular release Tatuaje Noellas, but they use a specially selected oscuro (dark/black) aged ligero wrapper normally reserved for the Cojonu 2003/2006 cigars.

Even though the wrapper is the same aged ligero leaf as the normal Cojonu 2003/2006 wrapper, it was fermented a bit longer than normal, and selected for its color to be especially dark. The leaves that were used for the Noellas Oscuros was too small to be used as a wrapper for the Cojonu 2003/2006, so a special limited release of ~200 boxes of these Noellas cigars was created. The “Reserva” label is meant to make it clear that this is not how Noellas normally come.


This special production should be available through most Tatuaje vendors.
Pete Johnson has said that the Noella Reserva is “like a little Frank” meaning the blend and wrapper are similar to his 2008 Monster release “The Frank”. All the Tobacco used in the Tatuaje Cigars are 1st Generation Cuban Seed, Grown in Nicaragua. The Cigars are rolled in classic Cuban Tradition by Eight Master Rollers in Little Havana Miami, FL U.S.A. Headed by Maestro Tobaquero Jose Garcia the cigars are rolled with a beautiful Cuban Triple Cap and are Medium to Full in flavor.



Wrapper: Nicaraguan aged ligero oscuro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua

Shape: Corona
Size: 5 1/8″ x 42
Draw: Perfect
Burn: Razor Sharp
Construction: Flawless (Oily wrapper)




This is a very yummy sick, to say the least. It's rich, complex and flavorful with strong hints of bitter sweet chocolate and coffee with a little spice to it more towards the last 1/3 or the cigar.


I was fortunate enough to get a few of these in a trade. If you can find them, get 'em! They will not disappoint!


If you asked me to compare this cigar to another, I'd have to say that it reminds me a little of the Pepin JJ maduro.

[madurolover]

Nice review. Love them Tats.
Now all you need is a DPG ashtray!

[USMC2862]

Call Bernie at Havana Club Honolulu (Check the Tatuaje website under stores and look under Hawaii). Last time I spoke with him he has a couple of boxes left.

[jedipastor]

I was at a B&M last night that carried these, which suprised me!