Tatuaje Reserva Reserva SW

Great looks, good draw and burn made this an enjoyable smoke. Flavor developed well enough, but for the money give me a J21.

This is a very very good smoke, but on the costly side. I did think is was worth it though. I just wish it was cheaper so I could smoke more of them. Flavors of toasted wood and very nicely spiced. I could also pick up earth and leather. It's a full bodied smoke but not overpowering. Construction was perfect on the ones i've had. Excellent ash also. Recommended.

If you like Padron you will like Pepin. This is a little twist from the Tainos... theres more complexity here and its nice. very nub-able with a dry cedar backing and dashs of sweetness. One of the must-trys from Pepin and Tatuaje

I find all Pepin Garcia made smokes to be very similar. If you like Tatuajes or any of the Pepin Garcia line then you will like this. It is a bit milder and creamier, but basically the same as the rest. Full side of medium, good burn, solid tobacco flavor. A bit young tasting (all but the Cojonu taste young to me).

Sitting on these for just under two years now. As noted by others, this is more easygoing than other Tats. The biggest difference is that this one has a woody core, where others are more leathery. Gets buttery/creamy around halfway as cocoa begins to move to the forefront. The final third adds some earth and considerable oomph. That stinking little band doesn't come off without a fight, though. By the end, it reminded me most of the Cuban RyJ Churchill Tubo.

I had to put a second review in for this smoke. I just had one tonight and boy what a difference from the last few. The box date is much more recent, so thanks Pepin for the drastic improvements. It started out very woody like all Tatuajes, but then it changed drastically. The "to loose" issues were gone and this stick was rolled perfect. Firm yet steady draw all the way. The wood had a very rich spanish cedar taste to it. Also from the start it had a wonderful earthy finish. At the half there was alot of leather and spice, which changed into some pepper and nutmeg notes. So complex. It was similar to a Partagas Series D #4, but because of the ring gauge this stick had more intensity to it. You really taste the wrapper with this stick and the 47 ring gauge. I can't believe I am saying this but I really enjoyed this cigar more than the last Cuban Partagas that I had. It had more flavor and it wasn't even aged yet. If you can get your hands on these ($260-299 a box) it is well worth it. Treat yourself ASAP.

a unique tasting tatuaje. the reserva is not quite as strong as the regular label, but still full bodied. Improves drastically after the first inch or so. Warms up pretty good. Lots of leather with undertones of earthy tobacco flavors. Second third brought a lot of power to the table. Toasty wood and a nose tingling spice. A slightly dry finish, however a pleasant one though. A very complex smoke. Pricey and hard to come by, but worth the hunt.

A very flavorful cigar! The churchill-sized stick is draped in a rich dark brown wrapper with minimal veins and mild toothing. Construction was a bit off, with soft spots both at the foot and near the head. Easy light. Smooth draw. Hot burn in the first third and towards the end, likely from the loose construction. Tons of creamy white smoke. Black-gray ash (almost jet black in the areas of hot burn, as above). Started with pepper, wood, and earth. The first third brought flavors of earth, char, and mild black pepper. However, once the hot burn/loose roll areas were passed, the flavor profile changed and brought a slightly floral taste with toasted tobacco and cedar. The middle third had fleeting nuances of barnyard hay and menthol on a backdrop of earth, charred wood, and flora. The last third saw an intensification of the earth, menthol, and herbal flavors. All in all, this one hour 30 minute smoke was complex, full-bodied, and surprisingly good - that is, when it was not overburning. Its flavors were definitely affected by the construction issues I had in this particular stick. Additional sampling will be required. 😉

The cigar starts out spicey with cocoabean in between. Flavorful and strong but balanced. Very relaxing. If you took the bands off you would think it was a cuban. But much more affordable. Great draw and construction.