Tatuaje Cojonu 2003

[Chris.]

This came from a July 09 box. I've had it since september.

Nice solid construction. Dark wrapper. Some veins but not too bad. Nice triple cap. The wrapper looks like brown leather.
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Cap clipped off nicely with no damage done to the cigar. Easy pre-light draw with some spice on the lips.

First puff gave a very spicy chocolate flavor. The draw is easy just as it was pre-light.

Cedar at 1.5" in. Spice mellows a lot. I had a lot of burn issues. Could be from me leaving it for a couple minutes a couple of times. But even when I constantly puffed on it, it wouldn't burn evenly. It was getting frustrating.
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Half way- still lots of cedar flavor. Not much else other than the spice is almost gone.
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It started to taste a little flat with just hints of those cedar. I did get a hint of nuts for a few puffs, but it didn't last long.
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Overall, it was okay, but not worth the money I had to pay for it. I'd say it's worth $8-10 since it is so large. I have one more and an older on that was given to me on the MAW as being from 2003, so we'll see how it does as well.

[klipsch]

I'm in agreement on this one. I think I paid $14+ after RI tax. Didn't much care for it's younger brother "09" either. I think the "06" surpasses the both of em.

[srduggins]

I didn't care for the '06 when I had it fresh. I shared one with a buddy about 8 months later and really enjoyed it. My '03s have another year of age on them and they are smoking well now. I have enjoyed the '09 the most (and at a young age). I find rich, earthy, meaty flavors with a touch of anise in all of them.

[Adriftpanda]

Thanks for the review. The 03 and 06 are my favorite of the Cojonu line. I didn't care for the 09 that much. I heard the 06 was smoking excellent.

[jwintosh]

love em both! haven't smoked the 09 yet, but i have one waiting.... thanks for the review!!

[dannysguitar]

I didn't care for the '06 when I had it fresh. I shared one with a buddy about 8 months later and really enjoyed it. My '03s have another year of age on them and they are smoking well now. I have enjoyed the '09 the most (and at a young age). I find rich, earthy, meaty flavors with a touch of anise in all of them.

It's funny how you are on here now commenting on a Tat review of all things... LOL

Anyway, Thanks for the review. 09 is still my fav!

[huero71]

I agree 100%. 09's are great.

[Slavac]

Absolutely love these sticks. Amy has spoiled me with a few over the past few months.

[kelmac07]

Nice review Chris!! :tu