Tat's New Monster Series

[maninblack]

Saw a picture on Facebook someone took at IPCPR of Pete's new series. The pic I saw had a box and a cigar, and it was called "The Face". This has me really excited since I've missed out on the past series. Anyone else have any info? Looks like a big cigar from the pic.

[maninblack]

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af287/picklejack/40555_1515781248040_1039717942_1494717_3792294_n.j pg

[Emjaysmash]

It's a 6 3/8 by 56rg. Supposed to mirror the original Leatherface.
Here (http://www.stogiereview.com/2010/08/12/18-minutes-with-pete-johnson/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheStogieReview+%28The+Stogie +Review%29)is an interview with Pete talking about all of his new stuff, including The Face at IPCPR

[GolfNut]

I've yet to lay hands on any of the Monster series. No Tat distributors out here. How do they compare to say the Tat Black flavor profile?

[bobarian]

How boring! My call was it was going to be called "The Mummy" and wrapped in tissue paper. I guess he didnt want to pay for the rights to the name. :rolleyes:

[whodeeni]

How boring! My call was it was going to be called "The Mummy" and wrapped in tissue paper. I guess he didnt want to pay for the rights to the name. :rolleyes:

Bob it's based on "Leatherface" from the Texas Chain Saw Massacre series! *lol* :r

[Darrell]

How boring! My call was it was going to be called "The Mummy" and wrapped in tissue paper. I guess he didnt want to pay for the rights to the name. :rolleyes:

Nice review. ;)

[Kreth]

Bob it's based on "Leatherface" from the Texas Chain Saw Massacre series! *lol* :r
The original or the crappy remake? ;)
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[NCRadioMan]

You're not missing anything. The brown labels blow them out of the water. I love Tatuaje but I do not even attempt to get the special releases. They are simply not as good as the regular line. I've had a handful of each Monster Series and they all left me with a big......meh.
:2

[newlifetaxidermy]

blah, blah, blah... I'm so over all the hype...I'd rather have a kick ass cigar with no band that comes in a bundle. Probably not going to happen though, because everyone seems to want pretty packaging. The last time I tried to smoke the box, it burned my lungs....so now I only smoke the cigars themselves.

[bobarian]

Bob it's based on "Leatherface" from the Texas Chain Saw Massacre series! *lol* :r

That was obvious. But apparently PTJ did not want to pay royalties so he didnt use the actual name just butchered it for his own hype, just as he has done with the rest of the series. Stealing half a name is cheaper than using the real name. :rolleyes:

[marge796]

Let the games begin!!!


:banger


Chris.....

[Cigarcop]

One things for sure...no matter what he calls them, what they look like, what they taste like, or how he promotes them....They will be sold out.

[AlohaStyle]

blah, blah, blah... I'm so over all the hype...I'd rather have a kick ass cigar with no band that comes in a bundle. Probably not going to happen though, because everyone seems to want pretty packaging. The last time I tried to smoke the box, it burned my lungs....so now I only smoke the cigars themselves.

Well you're in luck then because Pete's making 666 boxes for people that want to collect the boxes, but he's also releasing more bundles a couple weeks later for the people that could care less about trying to get their hands on a collectible box. A total of 22,000 cigars I believe.

[Dunkel]

Yawn Hooray more Tatuaje hype.

[sikk50]

Yawn Hooray more Tatuaje hype.

Sums up my feelings. I'm going to make a prediction though. This thread will fill up with hate talk, then Pete will post in here, and half of them will change their minds and become huge fans and suck up to Pete.... Just like every other thread that pops up about the limited release tats. Popcorn anyone?

[Smokin Gator]

For the most part I have enjoyed the special release Tats. This one I will pass on though. The RG is just to large for my liking.

[acarr]

So many new releases what is a person to do. I though Rocky Patel was bad, I am thinking Tatuaje is out for the grand prize on different cigars they can offer.

[guado]

That box is not the actual box. That was from teh S.T. Dupont booth.

The actual face boox is a rustic unfinished wood box with cuts and blood splatter.

[T.G]

So many new releases what is a person to do. I though Rocky Patel was bad, I am thinking Tatuaje is out for the grand prize on different cigars they can offer.

He'll never catch Kazad Havascamitoldja of Burpha, er Gurkha.

[maninblack]

Don't kill the messenger folks! Just thought some people around here would wanna know about these.

[Don Fernando]

This thread will fill up with hate talk

hate talk or not, I don't care. I tried the Drac and the Boris and liked them and I hope I will be able to get my hands on one of those 'faces' as well.

[sikk50]

hate talk or not, I don't care. I tried the Drac and the Boris and liked them and I hope I will be able to get my hands on one of those 'faces' as well.

Good! Liking them or not was not what that comment was about. You've read the old threads about Tat and monster series, they always spiral down :(

[neoflex]

I'll be honest and I will be looking for these when they come out. May not go with a full box but a 5er or two will be in my sights.

[BTcigars]

Anyone else notice the Tat products from Dupont? Im guessing it will be somewhere in the $400-$500 neighborhood. Another expensive lighter without a case, no less.

[darkleeroy]

I'll be on the lookout for the them... but won't be disappointed if I don't score some. +50 rg cigars aren't my cup-o-tea.

[guado]

Anyone else notice the Tat products from Dupont? Im guessing it will be somewhere in the $400-$500 neighborhood. Another expensive lighter without a case, no less.

$500 for the set.

[ucla695]

Wow, he has a lot of 56 RG coming out.

[Starz26]

blah, blah, blah... I'm so over all the hype...I'd rather have a kick ass cigar with no band that comes in a bundle. Probably not going to happen though, because everyone seems to want pretty packaging. The last time I tried to smoke the box, it burned my lungs....so now I only smoke the cigars themselves.

LMAO, actually, "The Face" has no band (your 1st criteria) and will also come in bundles without the box (your second criteria) so...........

[Brooks W]

LMAO, actually, "The Face" has no band (your 1st criteria) and will also come in bundles without the box (your second criteria) so...........

:r:r:r:r

[mariogolbee]

LMAO, actually, "The Face" has no band (your 1st criteria) and will also come in bundles without the box (your second criteria) so...........

:r:r:r:r
:r

I AM looking forward to this cigar and all of the new releases. He puts out some damned good cigars. He also has said in interviews that he has fun with the cigars and enjoys making LE sticks. So if you don't like then don't buy. Remember what mom's have been saying for generations,"If you don't have something nice to say then don't say anything at all."

Besides, I think the OP was asking for info and not opinions even though I just gave mine.

[Starz26]

:r

I AM He also has said in interviews that he has fun with the cigars and enjoys making LE sticks.

If you have ever met Pete you would be able to tell instantly that this is the case. His love for cigars and the business is self evident.

I am greatful that the monster series is continuing as for a period of time that was in question due to the comments / problems created by the availability from last years release. It simply was not fun to continue.

Besides, I think the OP was asking for info and not opinions even though I just gave mine.

As for information, I would appreciate any info as well. I do not think anyone has smoked on yet so it may be scarce...

Maybe Pete will chime in on the blend, tasting notes, etc. Better yet, if he could send me one, I will post a review immediatly....:r

[neoflex]

LMAO, actually, "The Face" has no band (your 1st criteria) and will also come in bundles without the box (your second criteria) so...........

The Face will have a band. If you look at the photo close and there are better photos in an older post the band will be made with a lighter shade wrapper. I'm hoping these will not be as difficult to find as releases in the past but I guess only time will tell.

[neoflex]

Found it.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=555&pictureid=4040

[Brooks W]

The Face will have a band. If you look at the photo close and there are better photos in an older post the band will be made with a lighter shade wrapper. I'm hoping these will not be as difficult to find as releases in the past but I guess only time will tell.

That is not a band, it is another piece of tobacco...

~brooks

[Brutus2600]

If I had a spare $500 I'd be all over this. The cutter and lighter look awesome, and I'd love to be able get a box of the monster series on release, since I really wasn't into boutique cigars when the previous series were released.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Tasty!
To bad 3 B&M's screwed me out of an overpriced box last year, Pfft, the hell with it, still got a partial box of the Franks and I am good to go ;)
No hype for me

[darkleeroy]

If I had a spare $500 I'd be all over this. The cutter and lighter look awesome, and I'd love to be able get a box of the monster series on release, since I really wasn't into boutique cigars when the previous series were released.

The I think the cutter and the lighter are one piece, which makes it even more appealing to me. It's one of the Dupont Maxijet cutter/lighter combos.

[Emjaysmash]

I think its a great great concept, and the dedication to try to personify a character within a cigar is a really interesting idea. Make me want to look up every cigar I smoke for the off-chance it has a cool back story that might allow me to enjoy it further...

That being said, 56rg is big. Almost too big for my liking. I will try to find one, but I wont be disappointed if it doesn't come through for me.

[newlifetaxidermy]

LMAO, actually, "The Face" has no band (your 1st criteria) and will also come in bundles without the box (your second criteria) so...........

Maybe true, but it still has got to be a kick ass cigar. So far, the monsters have been less than stellar, especially given the hype.

[bigliver]

I'm In. Not for the lighter/cutter set, but for the stick.

[Ender]

I love the hype. Cigars for me are a hobby not a means for a nic fix so this kind of marketing just brings a bit of fun to it all. AND, for all this (providing you don't get gouged) $13 dollars is doable.:2

[Brutus2600]

I love the hype. Cigars for me are a hobby not a means for a nic fix so this kind of marketing just brings a bit of fun to it all. AND, for all this (providing you don't get gouged) $13 dollars is doable.:2

$13? That's not bad really...but you're right, that's as long as the places that are selling them don't double the price just because it's the limited edition monster series :td

[whodeeni]

He'll never catch Kazad Havascamitoldja of Burpha, er Gurkha.

U are F'n Funny dude!:r

[newlifetaxidermy]

I love the hype. Cigars for me are a hobby not a means for a nic fix so this kind of marketing just brings a bit of fun to it all. AND, for all this (providing you don't get gouged) $13 dollars is doable.:2


I look at it like eating at a fine restaurant. The place can serve beautiful dishes, receive rave reviews, and be nearly impossible to obtain a reservation at, but the proof is in the pudding. If I paid $100 for a meal at one of these type establishments that was not as good as the local burger joint, I'd say the same thing. A $7 meal (what the meal is worth, not what it costs) at a restaurant that is over-hyped and over priced is still a $7 meal. Hype is good when you have something that is worth getting hyped up about. To me, I want a $13 cigar to taste like a $13 cigar, not a $6 cigar in $13 cigar packaging. I'm sure I will get my hands on a couple of the face when they come out. I always enjoy trying new cigars. However, don't expect to see me chasing down one of the collectors boxes by calling every listed vendor in the country and paying 2x MSRP. The face might be the best offering by Tatuaje yet, and if so, I'll be sure to sing its praises. But, seeing how folks went crazy over Franks, Dracs, and Boris, and then actually tasting them made me realize that the quality of the cigar is determined by the tobacco and the hands that rolled it, not the box that it came in or the limited number made.

To Pete's credit, at least he is offering more of the cigars for folks to try than in previous releases. Hopefully, this will alleviate some of the hard feelings that folks had with their local B&Ms who sold their Franks and Dracs to phone/internet customers for lots of money or who stashed them away hoping for a big time future payday.

[ucla695]

That is not a band, it is another piece of tobacco...

~brooks

Yup. He's using a piece of tobacco as the band so you can smoke it the whole way thru w/o having to remove anything (i.e. regular band).

[BTcigars]

There were three rollers for this cigar: One for the filler/binder, one for the wrapper, and one for the band. Cool concept.

[cigarmonkel]

The only monster series i've had were the Boris. The Boris was a stand up smoke one of the best Tat's i've had IMO. I had a few Drac's but gifted them out and never got my hands on a frank so i'm only 1 out of 3 so far. But i'm gonna do my best to not do what i did last year (only buy a few of each). So far i really enjoy almost everything that Tat was to offer so i'm gonna try to load up on at least one box. If i don't like them there will be other people that do who i can sell the box too.

I'm really looking forward to this new stick and i think Mario nailed it on the head about Pete.

[Tripp]

I'm a huge Tat whore, but haven't ever been able to get my hands on a Monster series. Pete says these will be a little less frustrating to get a hold of, so hopefully I'll be able to get some.

[E.J.]

So far i really enjoy almost everything that Tat was to offer so i'm gonna try to load up on at least one box. If i don't like them there will be other people that do who i can sell the box too.


Could not have said it better myself.... If I have the opportunity to purchase a bundle at MSRP, chances are....I will make that purchase. The only thing that makes it a "chances are" and not a "I will", is the RG....that is a little bigger smoke than I prefer....

[Starz26]

I'm a huge Tat whore, but haven't ever been able to get my hands on a Monster series. Pete says these will be a little less frustrating to get a hold of, so hopefully I'll be able to get some.

Dude, thats sad.....

PM me your addy and you will have a Drac and Boris....

[cigarmonkel]

Dude, thats sad.....

PM me your addy and you will have a Drac and Boris....

:tu:tu:r

[Chingas]

Dude, thats sad.....

PM me your addy and you will have a Drac and Boris....

Stand Up BOTL!

:l

[Matt-N-Ga]

Did you guys see the interview that Jcruz did with Pete from IPCPR on Stogiereview? Check it out, he explains The Face, the release, the amount, the packaging, the blend, the concept. He also explains that the Boris, being not of the Monster Series but of the Actors series, will not have a follow up during the Halloween release of the Monster, he will instead do it during the Academy Awards time, probably the week leading up to/of the Awards.

That being said, I have tried all the releases, and have had mixed reviews. The Frank is great, The Drac was a huge dissappointment (except for the unbanded ones, those turned out better) and the Boris was by far my favorite. I'll get the Face if I can, if not, no sweat. I do feel though that it's his company, he can do what he wants, I talked with him about the Drac release and he was really pissed about the uppricing of the sticks, the huge problems with availability, and the overall confusion, enough so that he thought he may not do one this year, but he already had invested too much to give it up, so, hopefully this year will go better.

[Tripp]

Dude, thats sad.....

PM me your addy and you will have a Drac and Boris....

I'm always blown away by the generosity of the BOTLs in this place. You have no idea how much this offer means to me.... PM sent.

:l

[Starz26]

Waiting :su

[mariogolbee]

I look at it like eating at a fine restaurant. The place can serve beautiful dishes, receive rave reviews, and be nearly impossible to obtain a reservation at, but the proof is in the pudding. If I paid $100 for a meal at one of these type establishments that was not as good as the local burger joint, I'd say the same thing. A $7 meal (what the meal is worth, not what it costs) at a restaurant that is over-hyped and over priced is still a $7 meal.

This is an unfair comparison. Maybe if you were comparing a Cohiba Grand Reserva to a $7 cigar but we're talking about a $12-14 stick here. Your analogie would be better suited if it were comparing your local burger joint with Red Robin or something.n Most Tat's that are "Monster" size are around the same price anyway.

Nice job Eric!

[Brutus2600]

Did you guys see the interview that Jcruz did with Pete from IPCPR on Stogiereview? Check it out, he explains The Face, the release, the amount, the packaging, the blend, the concept. He also explains that the Boris, being not of the Monster Series but of the Actors series, will not have a follow up during the Halloween release of the Monster, he will instead do it during the Academy Awards time, probably the week leading up to/of the Awards.

That being said, I have tried all the releases, and have had mixed reviews. The Frank is great, The Drac was a huge dissappointment (except for the unbanded ones, those turned out better) and the Boris was by far my favorite. I'll get the Face if I can, if not, no sweat. I do feel though that it's his company, he can do what he wants, I talked with him about the Drac release and he was really pissed about the uppricing of the sticks, the huge problems with availability, and the overall confusion, enough so that he thought he may not do one this year, but he already had invested too much to give it up, so, hopefully this year will go better.

Just watched the video and it was really interesting. Not to threadjack, but it is cool he's bringing back the T110 blend under a different name/size, keeping the T110 for what it was and those who got it, but releasing more of that blend for others who would like to try it or make it a regular smoke. Also, you better believe I'll be joining the Saints and Sinners club and Adopt a Farm, sounds like a couple of cool programs.

Back on topic, it's good to hear that he's releasing more of the monster series than previous years. 666 boxes on Oct 13th with the special box, then another 1300 boxes of 10 on the week of Halloween without the special packaging to give more people the chance to get them who are just interested in the cigar. It'd be cool to get the special box, believe me, but I'd definitely just be happy getting to try the cigar itself.

[Don Fernando]

Dude, thats sad.....

PM me your addy and you will have a Drac and Boris....

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