Tatuaje
La Casita Criolla
Tatuaje La Casita Criolla is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf (USA) binder; Connecticut Broadleaf (USA) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- Tatuaje
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf (USA)
- Filler
- Connecticut Broadleaf (USA)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsTatuaje La Casita Criolla uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Tatuaje La Casita Criolla taste like?
Tatuaje La Casita Criolla uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Tatuaje La Casita Criolla?
Tatuaje La Casita Criolla is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Tatuaje La Casita Criolla good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Tatuaje La Casita Criolla made?
Tatuaje La Casita Criolla is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Tatuaje La Casita Criolla use?
Tatuaje La Casita Criolla uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf (USA) binder, with Connecticut Broadleaf (USA) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Tatuaje La Casita Criolla come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), HCB Corona (5⅛ × 42), Corona Gorda (HCBC) (5⅝ × 46), HCBF Short Churchill (6½ × 48) and HCR Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Tatuaje La Casita Criolla?
For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Tatuaje La Casita Criolla?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Tatuaje La Casita Criolla?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aroma de Cuba Original, Old Henry Maduro and Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.