Tatuaje Cojonu 2003

Chris. · 11-04-2009, 03:59 PM

This came from a July 09 box. I've had it since september.

Nice solid construction. Dark wrapper. Some veins but not too bad. Nice triple cap. The wrapper looks like brown leather.

Cap clipped off nicely with no damage done to the cigar. Easy pre-light draw with some spice on the lips.

First puff gave a very spicy chocolate flavor. The draw is easy just as it was pre-light.

Cedar at 1.5" in. Spice mellows a lot. I had a lot of burn issues. Could be from me leaving it for a couple minutes a couple of times. But even when I constantly puffed on it, it wouldn't burn evenly. It was getting frustrating.

Half way- still lots of cedar flavor. Not much else other than the spice is almost gone.

It started to taste a little flat with just hints of those cedar. I did get a hint of nuts for a few puffs, but it didn't last long.

Overall, it was okay, but not worth the money I had to pay for it. I'd say it's worth $8-10 since it is so large. I have one more and an older on that was given to me on the MAW as being from 2003, so we'll see how it does as well.

11-04-2009, 04:37 PM

I'm in agreement on this one. I think I paid $14+ after RI tax. Didn't much care for it's younger brother "09" either. I think the "06" surpasses the both of em.

srduggins · 11-04-2009, 04:43 PM

I didn't care for the '06 when I had it fresh. I shared one with a buddy about 8 months later and really enjoyed it. My '03s have another year of age on them and they are smoking well now. I have enjoyed the '09 the most (and at a young age). I find rich, earthy, meaty flavors with a touch of anise in all of them.

Adriftpanda · 11-04-2009, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the review. The 03 and 06 are my favorite of the Cojonu line. I didn't care for the 09 that much. I heard the 06 was smoking excellent.

jwintosh · 11-04-2009, 05:24 PM

love em both! haven't smoked the 09 yet, but i have one waiting.... thanks for the review!!

dannysguitar · 11-04-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srduggins

I didn't care for the '06 when I had it fresh. I shared one with a buddy about 8 months later and really enjoyed it. My '03s have another year of age on them and they are smoking well now. I have enjoyed the '09 the most (and at a young age). I find rich, earthy, meaty flavors with a touch of anise in all of them.

It's funny how you are on here now commenting on a Tat review of all things... LOL

Anyway, Thanks for the review. 09 is still my fav!

huero71 · 11-04-2009, 07:53 PM

I agree 100%. 09's are great.

11-04-2009, 08:25 PM

Absolutely love these sticks. Amy has spoiled me with a few over the past few months.

kelmac07 · 11-05-2009, 04:43 AM

Nice review Chris!!

11-04-2009, 03:59 PM	#1
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 This came from a July 09 box. I've had it since september. Nice solid construction. Dark wrapper. Some veins but not too bad. Nice triple cap. The wrapper looks like brown leather. Cap clipped off nicely with no damage done to the cigar. Easy pre-light draw with some spice on the lips. First puff gave a very spicy chocolate flavor. The draw is easy just as it was pre-light. Cedar at 1.5" in. Spice mellows a lot. I had a lot of burn issues. Could be from me leaving it for a couple minutes a couple of times. But even when I constantly puffed on it, it wouldn't burn evenly. It was getting frustrating. Half way- still lots of cedar flavor. Not much else other than the spice is almost gone. It started to taste a little flat with just hints of those cedar. I did get a hint of nuts for a few puffs, but it didn't last long. Overall, it was okay, but not worth the money I had to pay for it. I'd say it's worth $8-10 since it is so large. I have one more and an older on that was given to me on the MAW as being from 2003, so we'll see how it does as well. __________________

11-04-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
klipsch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 I'm in agreement on this one. I think I paid $14+ after RI tax. Didn't much care for it's younger brother "09" either. I think the "06" surpasses the both of em.

11-04-2009, 04:43 PM	#3
srduggins Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: steve Location: So. Cal. No More Posts: 504 Trading: (37)	Re: Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 I didn't care for the '06 when I had it fresh. I shared one with a buddy about 8 months later and really enjoyed it. My '03s have another year of age on them and they are smoking well now. I have enjoyed the '09 the most (and at a young age). I find rich, earthy, meaty flavors with a touch of anise in all of them.

11-04-2009, 05:17 PM	#4
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 Thanks for the review. The 03 and 06 are my favorite of the Cojonu line. I didn't care for the 09 that much. I heard the 06 was smoking excellent. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

11-04-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
jwintosh i have a confirmation #!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Jeffrey Location: San Diego Posts: 1,239 Trading: (15)	Re: Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 love em both! haven't smoked the 09 yet, but i have one waiting.... thanks for the review!! __________________ Surf's Up!

11-04-2009, 07:53 PM	#7
huero71 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 297 Trading: (2)	Re: Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 I agree 100%. 09's are great. __________________ I.B.E.W. Local 47

11-04-2009, 08:25 PM	#8
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 Absolutely love these sticks. Amy has spoiled me with a few over the past few months.

11-05-2009, 04:43 AM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 Nice review Chris!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"