Straight from the Tatuaje website:
The Drac
Country of Origin: Miami, FL USA
Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 6 3/4"
Ring: 52
Box Count: 13
The Drac is was released in October 2009 as the second installment in the Holiday Monster Series. The Drac was a fang-shaped Torpedo vitolla, in 1,300 boxes of 13 cigars each with a recommended price of $13 per cigar.
This is another one of those read and smoke days. After work, the weather was so nice that I couldn't resist.
It started off of with a relatively medium spiciness (not too intense and slightly lingering) some hints of cocoa and leather, and a big 'ole blast of espresso. I could swear I brewed this thing at home myself.
About an inch into the cigar and the spice has mellowed out. I'm now getting a sweet cedar taste with more mellow espresso and leather undertones. The cocoa seems to have gotten lost in the fray.
It's a windy day in NYC and I've been getting an occasional odd burn. When the wind picks up, it'll start canoeing. Once it dies down, it catches up and straightens out. Darn wind messing with my cigar! :cursing:
Getting closer to the half way point now. The spice has continued to mellow out. It's become more of a peppery taste than heat. The sweet cedar changes in intensity occasionally - sometimes being more pronounced than others. The leather and espresso tastes have ramped up with leather being more pronounced.
It was after the halfway point that this cigar showed its colors. Dracula has revealed his fangs, if you will. Being true to his nature, he's lulled me into a false sense of complacency and safety. Just as a least expected, fangs were drawn and true intentions disclosed. This cigar has ramped up in strength and intensity beyond what I expected. The sweet cedar slowly faded away into oblivion giving way to the full assault of leather, and the return of spice.
Unfortunately, I left my holy water and garlic in my other jacket. I move forward, aware of my impending doom. Luckily, there is nothing unpleasant about the experience. Towards the end, it's all spice and leather. A wonderful, satisfying smoke. I'm glad I was able to procure a dress box this year.
