Tatauale Tatoo

bobarian · 05-06-2014, 05:37 PM

A new release from PJ, picked up a couple last week after smoking one at an event. Not sure of blend or if other sizes will become available.
5x50 Robusto, nice dark wrapper of unknown origin. Pre-light draw is nice and free, no bitterness detected.

This is a new blend and a discount stick meant to compete with the Illusione Rothschild. Not sure if its long or short filler(P series) but I dont get any little bits from the head so maybe long filler.
First third is nice and smooth. Well balanced with a bit of spice but not overpowering. A bit of sweetness is also present. Ash is pure white like most Nicaraguan sticks. I like that its a bit milder than most Nic smokes as I am able to nose exhale most of the time.
As I approach half way strength has picked up a bit but still nicely balanced.
A bit stronger than the one I smoked last week probably because this my first of the day. To my taste, the Tatoo falls somewhere in between the Tat Red and Brown. I'm not sure where PJ intended it to fall as far a strength.
As I start the final third, I am really enjoying this stick. Especially, if compared to the P series(a feeble effort). California retail is about $5 each so maybe a bit less if your taxes are lower. Its a bit stronger than the Illusione Rothschilde.

I would smoke this stick again. It is well balanced and fairly smooth. Not sure if these will be limited but I think PJ has a winner here.

WhiteMamba · 05-06-2014, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the review I might have to check these out!

czerbe · 05-06-2014, 05:54 PM

Great info. Thanks

jonumberone · 05-06-2014, 06:11 PM

Great review.
Thanks Bob!
I found it interesting that you were able to nose exhale.
The last NC I was able to do that with was over 10 years old.

bobarian · 05-06-2014, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonumberone

Great review.
Thanks Bob!
I found it interesting that you were able to nose exhale.
The last NC I was able to do that with was over 10 years old.

I was quite surprised that I didnt burn my nose hairs as well. Its so much a habit sometimes I regret it, but this was smooth, especially for a Nicaraguan.

WhiteMamba · 05-06-2014, 06:31 PM

Bob how new are these? I couldn't find them on Atlantic or CI.

doctorcue · 05-07-2014, 02:55 AM

These are at New Havana:
Clicky

Thanks for the review Bob. I'll have to try to get some. See… I knew you like Tats.

longknocker · 05-07-2014, 03:53 AM

Sounds Like My Wheelhouse, Bob!

Great Review, I Just Ordered Some From Dan @ New Havana!

irratebass · 05-07-2014, 06:12 AM

These are on my must try list. Nice review Bob

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 05-07-2014, 12:18 PM

thanks for the review! I'm looking forward to trying one of these

bobarian · 05-07-2014, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

Bob how new are these? I couldn't find them on Atlantic or CI.

Just got an email from Atlantic.

WhiteMamba · 05-07-2014, 08:33 PM

Yeah I got that email too but it seems like a box is cheaper at new Havana

montecristo#2 · 05-07-2014, 11:37 PM

Maybe a mod can change the title of the thread.

Bob - it might be time for some glasses. lol

Tatauale Tatoo = Tatuaje Tattoo

Geauxbig1975 · 05-18-2014, 08:08 PM

Great review. I will grab a few next week! I've never really had a Tatuaje that I wouldn't smoke again and it sounds like this one will be no different! Pete is a true master of his craft !

MarkinAZ · 05-22-2014, 07:30 PM

Nice review Bob

Quote:

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

Maybe a mod can change the title of the thread.

Bob - it might be time for some glasses. lol

Tatauale Tatoo = Tatuaje Tattoo

He was just a wee bit excited Aaron

borndead1 · 02-27-2016, 01:52 PM

Smoking a Bonito (torpedo) now. Great smoke. Great bang for the buck. I could see myself buying a box of these. They come in boxes of 50 and a history search on FSS' auction site shows that they go for well under $200/box.

Wharf Rat · 02-27-2016, 06:13 PM

They show up on Cbid as well

05-06-2014, 05:37 PM	#1
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Tatauale Tatoo A new release from PJ, picked up a couple last week after smoking one at an event. Not sure of blend or if other sizes will become available. 5x50 Robusto, nice dark wrapper of unknown origin. Pre-light draw is nice and free, no bitterness detected. This is a new blend and a discount stick meant to compete with the Illusione Rothschild. Not sure if its long or short filler(P series) but I dont get any little bits from the head so maybe long filler. First third is nice and smooth. Well balanced with a bit of spice but not overpowering. A bit of sweetness is also present. Ash is pure white like most Nicaraguan sticks. I like that its a bit milder than most Nic smokes as I am able to nose exhale most of the time. As I approach half way strength has picked up a bit but still nicely balanced. A bit stronger than the one I smoked last week probably because this my first of the day. To my taste, the Tatoo falls somewhere in between the Tat Red and Brown. I'm not sure where PJ intended it to fall as far a strength. As I start the final third, I am really enjoying this stick. Especially, if compared to the P series(a feeble effort). California retail is about $5 each so maybe a bit less if your taxes are lower. Its a bit stronger than the Illusione Rothschilde. I would smoke this stick again. It is well balanced and fairly smooth. Not sure if these will be limited but I think PJ has a winner here.

05-06-2014, 05:54 PM	#3
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo Great info. Thanks __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

05-06-2014, 06:11 PM	#4
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,475 Trading: (62)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo Great review. Thanks Bob! I found it interesting that you were able to nose exhale. The last NC I was able to do that with was over 10 years old. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

05-06-2014, 06:31 PM	#6
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo Bob how new are these? I couldn't find them on Atlantic or CI. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

05-07-2014, 02:55 AM	#7
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo These are at New Havana: Clicky Thanks for the review Bob. I'll have to try to get some. See… I knew you like Tats. __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

05-06-2014, 05:40 PM	#2
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo Thanks for the review I might have to check these out! __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

05-07-2014, 03:53 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo Sounds Like My Wheelhouse, Bob! Great Review, I Just Ordered Some From Dan @ New Havana!

05-07-2014, 06:12 AM	#9
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo These are on my must try list. Nice review Bob __________________

05-07-2014, 12:18 PM	#10
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo thanks for the review! I'm looking forward to trying one of these

05-07-2014, 08:33 PM	#12
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo Yeah I got that email too but it seems like a box is cheaper at new Havana __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

05-07-2014, 11:37 PM	#13
montecristo#2 Don't Taze me Bro! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,063 Trading: (49)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo Maybe a mod can change the title of the thread. Bob - it might be time for some glasses. lol Tatauale Tatoo = Tatuaje Tattoo

05-18-2014, 08:08 PM	#14
Geauxbig1975 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Jeff Location: Louisiana Posts: 22 Trading: (0)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo Great review. I will grab a few next week! I've never really had a Tatuaje that I wouldn't smoke again and it sounds like this one will be no different! Pete is a true master of his craft !

02-27-2016, 01:52 PM	#16
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,321 Trading: (7)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo Smoking a Bonito (torpedo) now. Great smoke. Great bang for the buck. I could see myself buying a box of these. They come in boxes of 50 and a history search on FSS' auction site shows that they go for well under $200/box. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

02-27-2016, 06:13 PM	#17
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 780 Trading: (7)	Re: Tatauale Tatoo They show up on Cbid as well