Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :)

RightAJ · 10-29-2010, 10:00 AM

The third limited Halloween release from Tatuaje, "The Face" (after Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre), is a large stick at 6 3/8 by 56 sporting a Mexican wrapper. The band is actually a piece of tobacco in a lighter shade to mimic the look of the monster who it is a tribute to. Only 666 coffins were released, though 1300 ten count plain boxes were produced, making this the largest Monster release yet. The stick itself is truely a beast, and judging from other sources, seems to be a great smoke.

Pre-Light - The large size is very imposing on this cigar, and the gnarly uncut foot and tobacco band make it an interesting sight. The smell is fantastic, and the pre-light draw gives a little sweetness with a nice lighter draw.

First Third - The first puffs are heavy with woody earth, dark sweetness, some spice and a bit of raw tobacco in billows of thick smoke. The spice is muted, more of a tingle on the tongue, while the darker earth and wood take the lead. Though it is certainly a jaw breaker, I'm enjoying the size, and it is a bit stronger than I had expected.

Second Third - Not much spice in this third, while the earthy, tobacco and sweet flavors really shine. The strength is definitely picking up (though I though even the first third was medium-full) and the construction proves to be excellent- the ash lasted close to 2 inches.

Third Third - Definitely picking up more sweetness in this third (even some cocoa), as well a more wood, some nut and a bit of pretzel. Draw, ash and burn are still going strong, just like the body. I love the strength and dense, full flavors in this third, with the Mexican wrapper's sweetness being a real treat. Definitely a great ending to a great stick!

Conclusion and Score - Though I've just got a soft spot for these Halloween LEs, I loved this cigar. The sweetness of the Mexican wrapper was huge for me, as I love the type of dark, cocoa sweetness that this cigar so wonderfully exemplified, not to mention an ass-kicking body that got progressively stronger throughout. Along with the sweetness, there was a complex mix of wood, earth, nut, some spice and raw tobacco that didn't once get dull. On top of that, the construction (D/A/B) were all terrific. Definitely a cigar worthy of a 93 rating, that will hopefully only get better with age. Find some if you can, and have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

aj

PS more pics on my blog

E.J. · 10-29-2010, 10:08 AM

Great review AJ... Thanks!

KenyanSandBoa · 10-29-2010, 10:20 AM

Great review AJ!!

Jeremy (homerjay19) surprised me with one when he was at my place...I can't wait to torch that bad boy.

What was your total smoke time on this behemoth??

LostAbbott · 10-29-2010, 10:25 AM

Oh my god the cigar has magical powers as it it floating on its own... Clearly you need help with these cursed sticks... Feel free to send me the rest of what you have so that I can perform an exorcism and remove the ghastly spirits that are haunting their sweet tobacco....

e-man67 · 10-29-2010, 10:45 AM

The one I had I liked very much.

RightAJ · 10-29-2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

What was your total smoke time on this behemoth??

About an hour and a half? Probably closer to two, but my B&M was closing so I hurried up at the nub

aj

Ratters · 10-29-2010, 05:46 PM

Nice review! Was thankfully gifted one of these, will smoke it next Halloween. Gonna smoke my Drac and Boris this Halloween. Had the Frank last Halloween and enjoyed it a lot.

10-29-2010, 06:08 PM

Great review, I just got a 5 pack so I think I'll have one Sunday night, can't wait.

EricF · 10-30-2010, 03:14 PM

Smoking one as I type this! It is definetly a long smoke no quickies with this one.

Damn tasty stick for sure. Gonna fire up a Boris and a Drac tomorrrow.

Thanks for the review AJ.

kelmac07 · 10-30-2010, 06:26 PM

Damn fine review AJ...thanks for sharing.

Norcal_aaron · 10-30-2010, 07:30 PM

Great review, I can not wait to fire one up!

longknocker · 10-30-2010, 08:42 PM

Fantastic Review, AJ!

Best Tat, Yet?

10-29-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) The third limited Halloween release from Tatuaje, "The Face" (after Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre), is a large stick at 6 3/8 by 56 sporting a Mexican wrapper. The band is actually a piece of tobacco in a lighter shade to mimic the look of the monster who it is a tribute to. Only 666 coffins were released, though 1300 ten count plain boxes were produced, making this the largest Monster release yet. The stick itself is truely a beast, and judging from other sources, seems to be a great smoke. Pre-Light - The large size is very imposing on this cigar, and the gnarly uncut foot and tobacco band make it an interesting sight. The smell is fantastic, and the pre-light draw gives a little sweetness with a nice lighter draw. First Third - The first puffs are heavy with woody earth, dark sweetness, some spice and a bit of raw tobacco in billows of thick smoke. The spice is muted, more of a tingle on the tongue, while the darker earth and wood take the lead. Though it is certainly a jaw breaker, I'm enjoying the size, and it is a bit stronger than I had expected. Second Third - Not much spice in this third, while the earthy, tobacco and sweet flavors really shine. The strength is definitely picking up (though I though even the first third was medium-full) and the construction proves to be excellent- the ash lasted close to 2 inches. Third Third - Definitely picking up more sweetness in this third (even some cocoa), as well a more wood, some nut and a bit of pretzel. Draw, ash and burn are still going strong, just like the body. I love the strength and dense, full flavors in this third, with the Mexican wrapper's sweetness being a real treat. Definitely a great ending to a great stick! Conclusion and Score - Though I've just got a soft spot for these Halloween LEs, I loved this cigar. The sweetness of the Mexican wrapper was huge for me, as I love the type of dark, cocoa sweetness that this cigar so wonderfully exemplified, not to mention an ass-kicking body that got progressively stronger throughout. Along with the sweetness, there was a complex mix of wood, earth, nut, some spice and raw tobacco that didn't once get dull. On top of that, the construction (D/A/B) were all terrific. Definitely a cigar worthy of a 93 rating, that will hopefully only get better with age. Find some if you can, and have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN! aj PS more pics on my blog __________________ My Blog-> ajstogies.blogspot.com Beer Blog->thehopscribe.blogspot.com

10-29-2010, 10:08 AM	#2
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) Great review AJ... Thanks!

10-29-2010, 10:20 AM	#3
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) Great review AJ!! Jeremy (homerjay19) surprised me with one when he was at my place...I can't wait to torch that bad boy. What was your total smoke time on this behemoth?? __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

10-29-2010, 10:25 AM	#4
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) Oh my god the cigar has magical powers as it it floating on its own... Clearly you need help with these cursed sticks... Feel free to send me the rest of what you have so that I can perform an exorcism and remove the ghastly spirits that are haunting their sweet tobacco.... __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-29-2010, 10:45 AM	#5
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) The one I had I liked very much. __________________ Big hairy Ape chuggin whiskey by the barrel full..making ladies cry!

10-29-2010, 05:46 PM	#7
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) Nice review! Was thankfully gifted one of these, will smoke it next Halloween. Gonna smoke my Drac and Boris this Halloween. Had the Frank last Halloween and enjoyed it a lot.

10-29-2010, 06:08 PM	#8
MarioF Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) Great review, I just got a 5 pack so I think I'll have one Sunday night, can't wait.

10-30-2010, 03:14 PM	#9
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,003 Trading: (116)	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) Smoking one as I type this! It is definetly a long smoke no quickies with this one. Damn tasty stick for sure. Gonna fire up a Boris and a Drac tomorrrow. Thanks for the review AJ. __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

10-30-2010, 06:26 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) Damn fine review AJ...thanks for sharing. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-30-2010, 07:30 PM	#11
Norcal_aaron Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Aaron Location: Sonoma county, CA Posts: 160 Trading: (18)	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) Great review, I can not wait to fire one up!

10-30-2010, 08:42 PM	#12
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,114 Trading: (82)	Re: Another Face review.. Halloween Tat Tradition :) Fantastic Review, AJ! Best Tat, Yet?