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jesseboston81
02-18-2011, 02:14 PM
I haven't seen anything posted about these here, so here's what I know.

The latest release in Pete Johnson's limited edition, franchise-specific blends is the Tatuaje 109 Federal, made to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Federal Cigar in New Hampshire. From the information I gathered, it's a Verocu blend with either a Nicaraguan Rosado (regular) or Connecticut Broadleaf (reserve) wrapper. It's a medium-full stick, similar to the Monte Edmundo Dante, 7 x 50. 409 box release in all, 300 of the regular and 109 of the reserve. Apparently the regular release is being sold by phone, and the reserves are in-store only (and may or may not be available yet).

Found one pic of the reserve in the wild:
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/637/17523917820609462881082.jpg

I'll be up in NH this weekend, so I'm going to try and stop by Federal and see if I can't pick a few of these up.
Brutus2600
02-18-2011, 02:16 PM
Any idea on the price? I'm guessing $11-13
jesseboston81
02-18-2011, 02:18 PM
Since I haven't yet been to the shop I can't confirm this info, but Federal's post on another forum says that 5 packs are $54.50, 25 count box is $250 (both prices are for the naturals).
CRIMPS
02-18-2011, 03:11 PM
I really enjoy the Verocu blend. I would expect the usual Tat tax on another limited release.
EricF
02-18-2011, 03:16 PM
Jesse, I would be willing to join a box split if you mange to get some. Either Natty or reserva.
NCRadioMan
02-18-2011, 03:24 PM
Jesse, I would be willing to join a box split if you mange to get some. Either Natty or reserva.

Yeah, if somebody will host a split, I am in too.
jesseboston81
02-18-2011, 05:37 PM
I'd love to do a box split, but the fiancee lost her job tonight and the funds just aren't there to pick up a full box. Maybe one of the other Massholes who could get up there would be willing to host.
jovenhut
02-19-2011, 12:51 PM
I am down for a fiver of both
Neens
02-19-2011, 12:59 PM
I am down for a fiver of both

I'm thinking the same thing just a bit to far of a drive.
NCRadioMan
02-19-2011, 01:15 PM
I'm thinking the same thing just a bit to far of a drive.

That's what the phone is for. ;)
timo
02-19-2011, 01:20 PM
Just in from smoking with Tim #4 (thestatsguy). He gave me one of the reserves from a box that he purchased last night from the Plaistow store.I haven't smoked it yet but he says they're marvelous. He may be willing to part with some of his box. I believe he said they were sold out of them at the store. PM him
jovenhut
02-19-2011, 01:33 PM
Just in from smoking with Tim #4 (thestatsguy). He gave me one of the reserves from a box that he purchased last night from the Plaistow store.I haven't smoked it yet but he says they're marvelous. He may be willing to part with some of his box. I believe he said they were sold out of them at the store. PM him

Did he buy the reserve or the rosado
timo
02-19-2011, 01:40 PM
Did he buy the reserve or the rosado

reserve I believe. It's the same one in the picture
Nuckz23
02-19-2011, 01:45 PM
I want!
klipsch
02-19-2011, 05:26 PM
I decided to go for a joy ride this afternoon. All of the Reserva's are gone. Word is that there are around 150 boxes of the Rosado left.
Bunker
02-19-2011, 05:32 PM
I bought the last two singles in Portsmouth around noon, plenty of Rosado's left and the clerk said they would ship those if anyone is interested.
TheLostGringo
02-19-2011, 06:24 PM
Met Klipsch for the 1st time today at the Plaistow store(hopefully not the last time).

I smoked the Federal 109 Rosado today and it was unbelievable. Have not opened up the Reserva box but just my opinion I would not worry about chasing the Reservas as it is hard for me to imagine that the Reserva is going to be any better.

On another note if you ever get a chance to head up to NH make sure you stop in Federal Cigar, the owner Rick is a pleasure to talk and share a smoke with and the Epping & Plaistow stores(only 2 I was in) have an amazing selection. Was worth the 2 hour ride for me today.
jovenhut
02-19-2011, 06:32 PM
i am down for a fiver of the Rosado if someone gets a box
grateful1
02-19-2011, 07:18 PM
Smoked the rosado this afternoon. Very refined for a young smoke. Excellent cigar.

Just finishing up a Reserva...very sharp but not in a bad way. I think with some time to sit these will be a winner - as the Rosado is now.

Hi Klipsch!
neoflex
02-19-2011, 08:05 PM
Man, Petes pumping out LEs like crazy.
OHRD
02-21-2011, 02:59 PM
A cigar review was posted today by Smoking Stogie - http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/home/2011/2/21/tatuaje-federal-90th-anniversary-109-reserva-exclusive-serie.html
Brutus2600
02-21-2011, 03:26 PM
Dammit.

I'm a sad panda I've missed out on all these Tat LE's lately.

On the other hand I'm glad that I didn't spend money I didn't have on all these Tat LE's lately :p