Tatuaje Lesprit de La Verite (Pre-Production)
Cigar Brand Tatuaje L'esprit de La Verite
Length/Ring Gauge 5 X 50
Size Name Robusto
Box or Individual Individual
Smoking Date Feb. 15th, 2010
Packaging Cello
Countries of Origin: Nicaraguan Puro
Meal/Beverage Coffee
Overall Appearance/Presentation (Max 20) 20
Wrapper (Max 4) 4
Box Consitant yes
Oily/Dry (Max 2) Light sheen 2
Veiny/Smooth (Max 4) Silky Smooth Perfect 4
Cap Construction (Max 4) Perfect! 4
Packaging (Max 2) 2
Ease of Cutting (Max 1) 1
Construction (Max 3) A bit Spongy but Consistent 3
Lighting & Burning Properties (Max 20) 20
Initial light (Max 2) 2
Burn 50% (Max 6) 6
Burn 75% (Max 6) solid/no touch up 6
Ash (Max 3) Gray 3
Burn rate (Max 2) Normal Rate 2
Resting Smoke (Max 1) Solid 1
Re-Light/Touch-up No (if yes -1) 0
Construction (Max 10) 10
Initial Draw (Max 1) 1
Draw 50% (Max 4) 4
Draw 75% (Max 4) Perfect 4
Wrapper Reactions (Max 1) Didnt Split 1
Flavor: (Max 35) 29
Pre/Post light: (Max 5) 5
Light/Med/Full Medium - Medium
First 1/3: (Max 10) 8
Second 1/3: (Max 10) 8
Last 1/3: (Max 10) 7
The Tauaje La Verite started off with a quick burst of spice and quickly mellowed after a few puffs. Through the first third there was a raisen type sweetness, with a mild wood taste. As I got into the second third the sweetness disapeared and a woodsy flavor took over with some burnt nut. The wood and nut flavors carried into the final third and progressed into more of an almond flavor as the cigar came to its end. During the last third there were also hints of lead which wasn't the most pleasent flavor, but I feel this will work its way out with some time.
Overall Impression (Max 15) 13
Lasting appeal (Max 5) yes 4 The "yeah" factor (Max 5) yes 4
Price to Experience (Max 5) worth it 5
Total Score 91
Overall I really enjoyed the cigar. I am not sure how much different this will be from the offical release, but I will definitley be looking to get more of these. I was very surprised at how well the construction was on this, ABSOLUTLEY FLAWLESS! The draw was great and the burn was razor sharp throughout the whole stick, the ash was solid and held for over an inch. Overall this was a medium stick that had a few subtle changes. The price on these is $13 for the Robusto and $25 for the Churchill, personally I will try to get a hold of both and have no problem with the price. Total smoke time was just over an hour.
Cigar Brand Tatuaje L'esprit de La Verite
Length/Ring Gauge 5 X 50
Size Name Robusto
Box or Individual Individual
Smoking Date Feb. 15th, 2010
Packaging Cello
Countries of Origin: Nicaraguan Puro
Meal/Beverage Coffee
Overall Appearance/Presentation (Max 20) 20
Wrapper (Max 4) 4
Box Consitant yes
Oily/Dry (Max 2) Light sheen 2
Veiny/Smooth (Max 4) Silky Smooth Perfect 4
Cap Construction (Max 4) Perfect! 4
Packaging (Max 2) 2
Ease of Cutting (Max 1) 1
Construction (Max 3) A bit Spongy but Consistent 3
Lighting & Burning Properties (Max 20) 20
Initial light (Max 2) 2
Burn 50% (Max 6) 6
Burn 75% (Max 6) solid/no touch up 6
Ash (Max 3) Gray 3
Burn rate (Max 2) Normal Rate 2
Resting Smoke (Max 1) Solid 1
Re-Light/Touch-up No (if yes -1) 0
Construction (Max 10) 10
Initial Draw (Max 1) 1
Draw 50% (Max 4) 4
Draw 75% (Max 4) Perfect 4
Wrapper Reactions (Max 1) Didnt Split 1
Flavor: (Max 35) 29
Pre/Post light: (Max 5) 5
Light/Med/Full Medium - Medium
First 1/3: (Max 10) 8
Second 1/3: (Max 10) 8
Last 1/3: (Max 10) 7
The Tauaje La Verite started off with a quick burst of spice and quickly mellowed after a few puffs. Through the first third there was a raisen type sweetness, with a mild wood taste. As I got into the second third the sweetness disapeared and a woodsy flavor took over with some burnt nut. The wood and nut flavors carried into the final third and progressed into more of an almond flavor as the cigar came to its end. During the last third there were also hints of lead which wasn't the most pleasent flavor, but I feel this will work its way out with some time.
Overall Impression (Max 15) 13
Lasting appeal (Max 5) yes 4 The "yeah" factor (Max 5) yes 4
Price to Experience (Max 5) worth it 5
Total Score 91
Overall I really enjoyed the cigar. I am not sure how much different this will be from the offical release, but I will definitley be looking to get more of these. I was very surprised at how well the construction was on this, ABSOLUTLEY FLAWLESS! The draw was great and the burn was razor sharp throughout the whole stick, the ash was solid and held for over an inch. Overall this was a medium stick that had a few subtle changes. The price on these is $13 for the Robusto and $25 for the Churchill, personally I will try to get a hold of both and have no problem with the price. Total smoke time was just over an hour.
