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Tatuaje

TAA Exclusive Series

Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 12 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6⅜ × 54.

Maker
Tatuaje
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
12 · 5 × 52 to 6⅜ × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

12 in the catalog

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Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series questions

What does Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series taste like?

Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series 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 TAA Exclusive Series?

Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series made?

Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series use?

Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 12 sizes: TAA 2012 (6¼ × 50), TAA 2016 (6¼ × 50), TAA 50th (5 × 52), TAA 51st (5 × 52), TAA 2022 (5⅜ × 52), TAA 2014 (6 × 52), TAA 2017 (6 × 52) and TAA 2011 (5⅝ × 54), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 TAA Exclusive Series?

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 TAA Exclusive Series?

Cigars with a similar build include Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial, La Dueña and L'Atelier Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.