Tatuaje Havana VI Nobles

[hscmit]

5x50 robusto

Wrapper, binder, and filler are all Nicaraguan

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Construction: construction is good, solid and well packed, dense, but has a slight spongy character to it. the wrapper is nice, with some veining but nothing that stands out as problematic

Prelight: first draw after shaving off the cap has some pepper to it, also some grassy notes

First Third: first draws after torching have a nice woody flavor along with the expected peppery spice. there is also a hint of coffee and leather

Draw: is excellent

Burn: is slow and pretty even

Ash/Smoke: ash is solid salt and pepper, smoke is plentiful

Second Third: the flavors of oak, leather, and a hint of spice

Final third: ends with a kick of pepper and coffee

Strength: medium

Flavor: medium

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Overall: I love these guys and smoke them regularly. I would recommend this stick to anyone interested in some of the regular production tats

Scoring

Construction: 9/10
Prelight: 4/5
First Third: 14/15
Draw: 10/10
Burn: 9/10
Ash / Smoke: 10/10
Second Third: 9/10
Final Third: 9/10
Overall impression: 18/20
Total Score: 92/100

[jesseboston81]

Thanks for the review, you've encouraged me to give these yet another try--I just haven't gotten into the red label Tats even thought I want to!

[mcgahey]

Great review! Have you tried any of the new Maduro 5? Ild like to hear your thoughts on the Cohiba Magicos if so.

[Ogre]

Thanks James, I just picked up 2 5ers of these. Letting them sit for a week before touching. Great review.

[burnem]

Nice review. I have found that red label definitely get better with some age. Year is great if you can wait.

[deaster25]

There is a fiver of these on cigar monster for 17 bucks.

[joeobx]

Love the Havana VI Nobles.....any size, one of my go to smokes.