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Tatuaje J21
4 7/8 x 50 Rothschild
1) Aesthetics: OK, given the hype, this cigar is rather ugly. It has a nice dark brown wrapper with a fair amount of veins and a triple cap.

Score for aesthetics: 4.2

2) Pre-light Construction: This is a hefty stick, very firm, and when cut gives of strong hints of pepper.
Score for Pre-light construction: 4.\58

3) Post-light Construction/How it smoked: Takes to flame willingly, keeps a nice even burn, and the grey ash clings tenaciously for a good inch and a half, begrudgingly giving up its grip with lots of assistance.
Score for post-light construction: 4.9

4a) Flavor and strength: This is closer to full-bodied than medium. It has some hints of cocoa and earth, while a spiciness hits that back of the throat. Caramel seems to creep in and out, and when not present and pervasive sweetness still linger. Nicely complex, constantly growing and developing in flavor. A serious nic hit was evident in this bad boy.
Score for flavor and strength: 4.8

5) Aftertaste/Finish: Caramel and pepper are predominant, and it lingers on the palate.
Score for aftertaste: 4.8

6) Aroma: Caramel and earth seem to predominate pleasantly.
Score for aroma: 4.8

7) General Comments: I like an occasional Tatuaje, and this one certainly satisfies.

Overall score for the cigar. 4.6

8) Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend this cigar. It is not one for the neophyte though.