Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11

Don Fernando · 10-13-2011, 09:39 PM

I think it is two years ago when Pete Johnson released the Tatuaje T110, a 5x50 robusto that was exclusively sold at one shop on Honolulu. I was fortunate enough to get one of the only 400 boxes. The feedback was so positive that Pete decided to release a whole series of the blend under the name Fausto, and to release a limited single size each year under the name Avion. This is the first Avion, the Avion 11. This 6¾x48/52 perfecto grande has a price tag of € 9,50 in The Netherlands and will only be temporarily available here.

The band is awesome and it fits the fantastic perfecto shape of the cigar, which is box pressed with a fantastic smooth and silky dark wrapper that only has a few minor and thin veins. I smell a horse stable and the construction feels great. The predraw is smooth and fine and I taste tobacco with a peppery aftertaste.

I taste red pepper which makes my tongue tingle. After half an inch the pepper fades away a bit and I taste pepper, wood and some sweetness. The sweetness slowly gets stronger and much to my surprise the flavors are getting smooth and subtle, I never expected that after the strong start. Smooth and subtle with cedar, sweetness, a hint of nuts and pepper. After a third I taste cedar and sweetness, I still taste a mild pepper in the aftertaste. Slowly I also taste some herbs like parsley.

Halfway I taste sweet cedar and peppery herbs. The cedar is the strongest flavor I taste. Soon after a mild bitter flavor which is very pleasant shows up too. The herbs are slowly gaining strength while the sweetness disappears. After two thirds I taste a mild minty flavor with the herbs. The aftertaste is peppery which tingles on my lips.

This cigar lasted me for an hour and a half. The draw is great and I got a lot of smoke. I had to correct the burn several times though in the beginning. The ash starts out dark but turns lighter and it is firm. This cigar is full flavored and full bodied.

Would I buy this cigar again? Hell yeah, in my book this cigar can compete with the Liga Privada #9 and even a Padron 1926

Appearance: 9 / 10
Construction: 8 / 10
Draw: 8 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 8 / 10
Aroma second part: 9 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

MurphysLaw · 10-13-2011, 09:58 PM

Great review Ferdie

I need to dig one of these out of the vino

gbum · 10-13-2011, 10:44 PM

great like always ferdie

kelmac07 · 10-14-2011, 05:17 AM

Damn fine review Ferdie. Glad I grabbed a few of these.

10-14-2011, 05:42 AM

Great review as always. I have a box of these resting, smoked a few. I do not find these as strong as the M80 which is based off the T110 blend as well. Very good cigar overall though

10-20-2011, 04:52 PM

I need to try one of these. I wasn't blown away by any of the Faustos I've smoked, but I've heard that the Avions are quite a bit better than the Faustos (even though it's the same blend).

gnukfu · 10-20-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutombo

I need to try one of these. I wasn't blown away by any of the Faustos I've smoked, but I've heard that the Avions are quite a bit better than the Faustos (even though it's the same blend).

The Avion is better than the "regular" Fausto blends.

However, I bought some Faustos when they first came out. Didn't really like them. Let them sit and lit up a couple this past weekend. They changed a lot. Much nicer smoke after sitting for a short period. The Avion is still better.

Ogre · 10-20-2011, 05:07 PM

I will need to hunt some of these down. Guess I need to hit Tampa Humidor.

10-20-2011, 06:17 PM

I can see the teeth on the wrapper; sounds like a great smoke.
Thanks for the review.

Remo · 10-20-2011, 07:15 PM

Went to smoke one after reading this, mine are buried too deep in the humi, went with a DPG JJ Maduro

MiamiE · 10-23-2011, 09:08 AM

I agree Fern. The Avion is at the top of Pete's 2011 releases, and the best Fausto.

irratebass · 10-23-2011, 09:21 AM

Nice review

Thanks!

deadrise · 10-23-2011, 09:39 AM

very good review will be on the lookout for these thanks

cobra03 · 10-23-2011, 01:42 PM

Great review. Glad i have 2 of these relaxing in the humi.

Blak Smyth · 01-30-2012, 01:06 PM

I have smoked only one Fausto and one Avion so far. I must dissagree with everybody else so far, I enjoyed the Fausto better. The Fausto (Not sure which size) produced more flavor. The Avion was good but a little more bland IMHO. I would like to try both a few more times as the Avion was my 4th or 5th stick of the day.
I like the shape of the Avion but it is just too big for my personal preference.

Subvet642 · 01-30-2012, 01:29 PM

Thanks Ferdie! I've been curious about these blends since I like the Red Bands and Triunfadors so much.

HollywoodQue · 01-30-2012, 04:24 PM

Thanks Ferdie, I have wanted to try this for a while, but was waiting for a good review before pulling the trigger...guess I will start a search for one.

10-13-2011, 09:39 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 I think it is two years ago when Pete Johnson released the Tatuaje T110, a 5x50 robusto that was exclusively sold at one shop on Honolulu. I was fortunate enough to get one of the only 400 boxes. The feedback was so positive that Pete decided to release a whole series of the blend under the name Fausto, and to release a limited single size each year under the name Avion. This is the first Avion, the Avion 11. This 6¾x48/52 perfecto grande has a price tag of € 9,50 in The Netherlands and will only be temporarily available here. The band is awesome and it fits the fantastic perfecto shape of the cigar, which is box pressed with a fantastic smooth and silky dark wrapper that only has a few minor and thin veins. I smell a horse stable and the construction feels great. The predraw is smooth and fine and I taste tobacco with a peppery aftertaste. I taste red pepper which makes my tongue tingle. After half an inch the pepper fades away a bit and I taste pepper, wood and some sweetness. The sweetness slowly gets stronger and much to my surprise the flavors are getting smooth and subtle, I never expected that after the strong start. Smooth and subtle with cedar, sweetness, a hint of nuts and pepper. After a third I taste cedar and sweetness, I still taste a mild pepper in the aftertaste. Slowly I also taste some herbs like parsley. Halfway I taste sweet cedar and peppery herbs. The cedar is the strongest flavor I taste. Soon after a mild bitter flavor which is very pleasant shows up too. The herbs are slowly gaining strength while the sweetness disappears. After two thirds I taste a mild minty flavor with the herbs. The aftertaste is peppery which tingles on my lips. This cigar lasted me for an hour and a half. The draw is great and I got a lot of smoke. I had to correct the burn several times though in the beginning. The ash starts out dark but turns lighter and it is firm. This cigar is full flavored and full bodied. Would I buy this cigar again? Hell yeah, in my book this cigar can compete with the Liga Privada #9 and even a Padron 1926 Appearance: 9 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 9 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-13-2011, 09:58 PM	#2
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 Great review Ferdie I need to dig one of these out of the vino __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

10-13-2011, 10:44 PM	#3
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 great like always ferdie __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

10-14-2011, 05:17 AM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 Damn fine review Ferdie. Glad I grabbed a few of these. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-14-2011, 05:42 AM	#5
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 Great review as always. I have a box of these resting, smoked a few. I do not find these as strong as the M80 which is based off the T110 blend as well. Very good cigar overall though

10-20-2011, 04:52 PM	#6
Mutombo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 I need to try one of these. I wasn't blown away by any of the Faustos I've smoked, but I've heard that the Avions are quite a bit better than the Faustos (even though it's the same blend).

10-20-2011, 05:07 PM	#8
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 I will need to hunt some of these down. Guess I need to hit Tampa Humidor. __________________

10-20-2011, 06:17 PM	#9
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 I can see the teeth on the wrapper; sounds like a great smoke. Thanks for the review.

10-20-2011, 07:15 PM	#10
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 Went to smoke one after reading this, mine are buried too deep in the humi, went with a DPG JJ Maduro __________________

10-23-2011, 09:08 AM	#11
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 I agree Fern. The Avion is at the top of Pete's 2011 releases, and the best Fausto.

10-23-2011, 09:21 AM	#12
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 Nice review Thanks! __________________

10-23-2011, 09:39 AM	#13
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 very good review will be on the lookout for these thanks __________________

10-23-2011, 01:42 PM	#14
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01-30-2012, 01:06 PM	#15
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 I have smoked only one Fausto and one Avion so far. I must dissagree with everybody else so far, I enjoyed the Fausto better. The Fausto (Not sure which size) produced more flavor. The Avion was good but a little more bland IMHO. I would like to try both a few more times as the Avion was my 4th or 5th stick of the day. I like the shape of the Avion but it is just too big for my personal preference. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

01-30-2012, 01:29 PM	#16
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 Thanks Ferdie! I've been curious about these blends since I like the Red Bands and Triunfadors so much. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

01-30-2012, 04:24 PM	#17
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,119 Trading: (46)	Re: Tatuaje Fausto Avion 11 Thanks Ferdie, I have wanted to try this for a while, but was waiting for a good review before pulling the trigger...guess I will start a search for one.