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Tatuaje Nicaragua 7th Capa Especial Review

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Review # 49
$7. - $9.
5.6" x 46
Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf, Habano, Sumatra
Origin: Nicaragua


Pre-light: cedar, light coffee

1st 1/3
Excellent draw, lots of smoke, straight burn, gets some light floral off the foot, reminds me of my first experience of a macanudo cigar.
Creamy smooth subtle complexities, hint of cinnamon, medium to full-bodied smoke, nuts mixed in with spice and dark chocolate.
7th Capa Especial has a nice unique flavor profile though.

2nd 1/3
The second third reminded me of mocha, leather with a sweet spice finish.
There were notes of caramel present followed by spice on the tongue when I inhaled very slowly.
This is one of best small smokes I've had so far
I wish the smoke was more meaty and oily though, could be the small size
Burning cool, burn went a bit wonky, could be my hitting it to fast, enjoying the flavors.

Last 1/3
Smooth smoking with same flavors following, addition of some chili pepper spice.
Overall, I found this one to be too earthy and lacking in other flavor notes for me.
Construction was great except for the uneven burn midway and I would smoke it again, but I would not be tempted to buy a box.
At 5.6" x 46 not worth $7-9.
50 min smoke 7 out of 10

What beats it........
Perdomo Patriarch Maduro Toro
Ashton VSG
Casa Magna Gran Toro
Alec Bradley Maxx The Fix
Romeo y Julieta Viejo 'E
Kristoff Maduro Robusto
Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970
Man O' War Ruination Robusto #2
All AF Añejo
 
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I really liked this cigar and would never choose a MOW over it. This is what is so great about this hobby. 5 different people could smoke the same thing and you would get 5 different reactions.

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Yup. Thanks for the review. Some great notes. I totally disagree with the what beats it list but smoke what you love.
 
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I have some MOW that are 4 years old and I could change your mind real fast, not to mention how many reviews have you seen with the "what beats it" list ?
Looking for reviews from the spectators real soon :)
 
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