Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1

smokin5 · 05-02-2009, 11:21 PM

The full name of this cigar is
Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 Exclusivo Lado Occidental

6-1/4" x 52 ring Toro, Nicaraguan Puro.
I don't think these are available in retail anymore, but I'm sure someone will chime in if they are.

A handsome stick, it's well-packed with just a bit of give, except for 2 small softer spots in the middle section. The wrapper is medium to dark brown with a leathery, slightly sandpapery feel, giving a dull sheen in the sunlight.
Prelight draw is fairly loose, a litttle too loose for my liking.

I decided to pair this with a gin & tonic, knowing full well it's Kentucky Derby Day, & I should pour a bourbon on the rocks.
OK, lets get down to business & set this bad boy on fire.......

On lighting, there's an initial blast of pepper, along with a pleasant earthy & molasses taste. There's a buttery, almost chewy feel to the smoke.
1/2" in, the pepper subsides, though still present, allowing more espresso, wood & molasses to emerge. The aftertaste is a mix of earth & butter. Strength-wise, it's in the fuller range of medium. It reminds me of a Punch Gran Puro, only stronger fuller, & richer.

The burn gives problems at times, very uneven. At first I let it go, but after a while I apply numerous corrections over the course of the cigar.

As the cigar progresses, the pepper fades into the background, leaving an excellent balance of flavors in an almost-full strength package. Earthy coffee and sweetness with a slightly spicy finish. It continues to smooth out as it goes, becoming almost caramel-like with sweet-hot pepper & a yeasty feel. Like a stronger Fuente Anejo at times.

An hour & 1/2 later, & I still have 1/3 of this stogie to go. Hot dog!
The pepper comes & goes now, playing peek-a-boo with me every other puff.
Even so, it remains very nicely balanced & never too sharp, more ginger than charcoal.

The last inch is more like a smoother La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero. A very tasty mix of earthy espresso, wood & molasses with pepper bite.

Two and 1/2 hours from when I began, I let it drop.

The only downside was the continual off-burn which required frequent fixing.
Overall, a most enjoyable cigar experience that I highly recommend to anyone who likes a slightly stronger smoke.

groogs · 05-02-2009, 11:39 PM

Nice review. These are no longer in production as far as I know, but there are still a few cabs floating around B&Ms, so they can still be found.

white_s2k · 05-02-2009, 11:39 PM

Thanks for the review!

I have a 5'er of these and have been wanting to light one up.. I think I will this week.

05-03-2009, 10:03 AM

Very nice review, thanks.

tuxpuff · 05-03-2009, 11:28 AM

Great review. Thanks!

4WheelVFR · 11-13-2010, 12:36 AM

Just had one of these tonight. Very good and your review was spot on, including the burn issues. Like you I corrected the burn frequently and it didn't really bother me. Great cigar, just wish I had more.

boom · 11-13-2010, 08:07 AM

Nice review.... This is by far one of the best Tat's esp... the Verocu series...

hscmit · 11-13-2010, 08:09 AM

sad times I only have one of these left

STEVE S · 11-13-2010, 08:21 AM

Great review, thank you for sharing!!

05-02-2009, 11:21 PM	#1
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 The full name of this cigar is Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 Exclusivo Lado Occidental 6-1/4" x 52 ring Toro, Nicaraguan Puro. I don't think these are available in retail anymore, but I'm sure someone will chime in if they are. A handsome stick, it's well-packed with just a bit of give, except for 2 small softer spots in the middle section. The wrapper is medium to dark brown with a leathery, slightly sandpapery feel, giving a dull sheen in the sunlight. Prelight draw is fairly loose, a litttle too loose for my liking. I decided to pair this with a gin & tonic, knowing full well it's Kentucky Derby Day, & I should pour a bourbon on the rocks. OK, lets get down to business & set this bad boy on fire....... On lighting, there's an initial blast of pepper, along with a pleasant earthy & molasses taste. There's a buttery, almost chewy feel to the smoke. 1/2" in, the pepper subsides, though still present, allowing more espresso, wood & molasses to emerge. The aftertaste is a mix of earth & butter. Strength-wise, it's in the fuller range of medium. It reminds me of a Punch Gran Puro, only stronger fuller, & richer. The burn gives problems at times, very uneven. At first I let it go, but after a while I apply numerous corrections over the course of the cigar. As the cigar progresses, the pepper fades into the background, leaving an excellent balance of flavors in an almost-full strength package. Earthy coffee and sweetness with a slightly spicy finish. It continues to smooth out as it goes, becoming almost caramel-like with sweet-hot pepper & a yeasty feel. Like a stronger Fuente Anejo at times. An hour & 1/2 later, & I still have 1/3 of this stogie to go. Hot dog! The pepper comes & goes now, playing peek-a-boo with me every other puff. Even so, it remains very nicely balanced & never too sharp, more ginger than charcoal. The last inch is more like a smoother La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero. A very tasty mix of earthy espresso, wood & molasses with pepper bite. Two and 1/2 hours from when I began, I let it drop. The only downside was the continual off-burn which required frequent fixing. Overall, a most enjoyable cigar experience that I highly recommend to anyone who likes a slightly stronger smoke. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

05-02-2009, 11:39 PM	#2
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 Nice review. These are no longer in production as far as I know, but there are still a few cabs floating around B&Ms, so they can still be found.

05-02-2009, 11:39 PM	#3
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 Thanks for the review! I have a 5'er of these and have been wanting to light one up.. I think I will this week. __________________ "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." – Robert A. Heinlein

05-03-2009, 10:03 AM	#4
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 Very nice review, thanks.

05-03-2009, 11:28 AM	#5
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 Great review. Thanks!

11-13-2010, 12:36 AM	#6
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 Just had one of these tonight. Very good and your review was spot on, including the burn issues. Like you I corrected the burn frequently and it didn't really bother me. Great cigar, just wish I had more.

11-13-2010, 08:07 AM	#7
boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 Nice review.... This is by far one of the best Tat's esp... the Verocu series...

11-13-2010, 08:09 AM	#8
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 sad times I only have one of these left

11-13-2010, 08:21 AM	#9
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 1 Great review, thank you for sharing!!