Tatuaje TAA 2011

jerseyjay · 12-31-2011, 12:04 PM

Additional Tatuaje TAA 2011 photography, check cigarphoto.net

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This week we are closing 2011 with photographs and review of a cigar called appropriately for this occasion - Tatuaje TAA 2011. This specific project is a collaboration between Pete Johnson of Tatuaje and Tobacconists' Association of America. For those who wonder what TAA is: The Tobacconists' Association of America, Ltd. is a trade organization established in 1968 by visionary retail tobacconists. TAA's mission is to provide an open forum of ideas, strategies, and problem solving between retail tobacconist and vendors to the trade. 1,500 boxes (20 cigars each) were made available only to TAA retailers that visited the TAA show in 2011. 

Yearly cigar. Different blend and size every year. Blend is based on the regular brown label. - Pete Johnson

 The Tatuaje TAA 2011 cigar had a well applied triple cap but the toothy, oily Broadleaf Connecticut wrapper was a bit rugged looking and had clearly visible seams & few noticeable veins. Bottom line, not as pleasing as Cojonu 2012 Broadleaf. Obviously the look had no impact on the performance nor flavor experience. Draw could have been a tiny bit tighter for my personal taste but overall, no complaints. In flavor department, insane amount of chocolate / sweetness / rich earthiness throughout the first half of the cigar. In between, easily identifiable woodiness and cedar. Not as much spice as others have experienced. Burn line wasn't perfect but wasn't bad either. The Tatuaje TAA 2011 went wavy couple times but required absolutely no touch-ups. Ash, although initially fairly tight, became awfully flaky after the middle mark.  

Well, did I enjoy Tatuaje TAA 2011 ? You bet I did. Broadleaf Connecticut wrapper, box-pressed finish, closed foot = winning recipe in my cigar book. The cigar delivered great array of flavors, decent strength and excellent format. As for as I'm concerned, this is a box worthy purchase, if you can still find it. Looking forward to Tatuaje & TAA 2012 collaboration.

Zeuceone · 12-31-2011, 12:08 PM

I have been wanting to try tis and today is the day.

EricF · 12-31-2011, 12:12 PM

That's one of Pete's best IMHO!!!

irratebass · 12-31-2011, 12:15 PM

Haven't had this one yet, but I am assuming its great. Haven't had a bad tat yet

12-31-2011, 03:02 PM

thanks for the review and photos, really kicking myself that i didn't score a box of these

jerseyjay · 01-01-2012, 09:55 PM

I see those flying around on other forums. Keep an eye on it.

01-02-2012, 01:44 AM

email or call birminghamcigars.com. They have plenty for those who are looking.

HollywoodQue · 01-02-2012, 03:04 AM

Thanks for the information and review.

longknocker · 01-02-2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by EricF

That's one of Pete's best IMHO!!!

Hope You're Right!

Just Ordered A Box. Thanks For The Reviews & Order Site, My Friends!

SteelCityBoy · 01-02-2012, 04:45 AM

Awesome pics and review! I had the opportunity to grab some of these and have smoked one so far and I must say it is a very good smoke. It is unlike any other Tat I have had to this point. I love the chocolate flavors in cigars which makes this stick a must have in my book.

Chainsaw13 · 01-02-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

Thanks for the information and review.

Why don't you smoke one of the ones I gave you and post your own review.

Apoco · 01-02-2012, 09:35 AM

These are indeed a fantastic smoke. My local B&M Also has them if anyone is looking still

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Taki · 01-02-2012, 03:22 PM

Great pictures and what a review

Makes me want to pull the one I have out and smoke it

Big Maduro · 01-02-2012, 04:47 PM

The more I hear about this brand (Tat) the more I realize I have to try them.

sofaman · 01-03-2012, 05:12 AM

I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of these and it was my best smoke of 2011

STEVE S · 01-03-2012, 08:08 AM

I have smoked several of these cigars, and they are great, thanks for the review and the pictures.

Ahbroody · 01-03-2012, 02:57 PM

I like them a lot, but have mellowed substantialy since release. Suprised me as they were pepper bombs when released and not as much now. Still very good though.

jerseyjay · 01-04-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

I like them a lot, but have mellowed substantialy since release. Suprised me as they were pepper bombs when released and not as much now. Still very good though.

Really ? So quickly ? They were packaged wet afterall. Similar to Tat BPL.

Remo · 01-04-2012, 08:29 AM

Another on the need to smoke list, thanks!

Blak Smyth · 01-04-2012, 08:38 AM

This is a fine cigar, I need to grab one or two more to rest.
Thanks for the review!

12-31-2011, 12:08 PM	#2
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 I have been wanting to try tis and today is the day. __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

12-31-2011, 12:12 PM	#3
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,003 Trading: (116)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 That's one of Pete's best IMHO!!! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

12-31-2011, 12:15 PM	#4
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 Haven't had this one yet, but I am assuming its great. Haven't had a bad tat yet __________________

12-31-2011, 03:02 PM	#5
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 thanks for the review and photos, really kicking myself that i didn't score a box of these

01-01-2012, 09:55 PM	#6
jerseyjay Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 119 Trading: (0)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 I see those flying around on other forums. Keep an eye on it. __________________ cigarphoto.net BLOG \| Facebook Fan Page \| jerseyjay Twitter

01-02-2012, 01:44 AM	#7
gcong2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 email or call birminghamcigars.com. They have plenty for those who are looking.

01-02-2012, 03:04 AM	#8
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,119 Trading: (46)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 Thanks for the information and review.

01-02-2012, 04:45 AM	#10
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 Awesome pics and review! I had the opportunity to grab some of these and have smoked one so far and I must say it is a very good smoke. It is unlike any other Tat I have had to this point. I love the chocolate flavors in cigars which makes this stick a must have in my book. __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

01-02-2012, 09:35 AM	#12
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 These are indeed a fantastic smoke. My local B&M Also has them if anyone is looking still Burn's Tobacconist (423) 855-5200 Tell them you're from Cigar Asylum, too. I keep trying to talk them into getting active on here Posted via Mobile Device

01-02-2012, 03:22 PM	#13
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 Great pictures and what a review Makes me want to pull the one I have out and smoke it __________________

01-02-2012, 04:47 PM	#14
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 The more I hear about this brand (Tat) the more I realize I have to try them.

01-03-2012, 05:12 AM	#15
sofaman Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dubois,PA Posts: 604 Trading: (7)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of these and it was my best smoke of 2011 __________________ http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...80#post1461280

01-03-2012, 08:08 AM	#16
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 I have smoked several of these cigars, and they are great, thanks for the review and the pictures. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

01-03-2012, 02:57 PM	#17
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 I like them a lot, but have mellowed substantialy since release. Suprised me as they were pepper bombs when released and not as much now. Still very good though.

01-04-2012, 08:29 AM	#19
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 Another on the need to smoke list, thanks! __________________

01-04-2012, 08:38 AM	#20
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Tatuaje TAA 2011 This is a fine cigar, I need to grab one or two more to rest. Thanks for the review! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS