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Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Corojo 99)
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Style: Nobles (Robusto)

Review: Pete Johnson is a genius. There’s no doubt in my mind that Mr. Tattoo is by far one of the most smartest, talented and too smooth for his own good, cigar aficionados in the industry. Everything from naming to marketing his cigars, is in a league of its own. Not to mention all the kool’ accessories he’s also coming out with. I don’t only respect how his mind works, I love it. Tonight is my pleasure to review and share with you guys, the Tatuaje Havana VI.

The first thing i noticed was the label. It’s a small red band with “Tatuaje” in the middle and on the sides you see little logos that are similar to the New Orleans Saints helmet. It’s not pretty, as a matter a fact, its ugly. You would think with a name like “Tatuaje” we would see a much better design, maybe something a little more unique like Tattoos are known for or maybe something that looks like an Ed Hardy t-shirt . . . . okay that’s pushing it, but hopefully you understand what im trying to get at. I’m disappointed anytime a label looks this ugly.

Giving the Havana VI some sniffle action, I got hints of herbal tea and bits of pepper. Once the Palio blades cut through the cap, I checked the pre-draw and I definitely got some of that “Pepin Spice” on my tongue and lips. The construction is perfect and on the toast up i got lots of smoke and a strong aroma.

The first taste you get from this cigar is a peppery spice. Its strong, but not overpowering …. its big and bad, but its also very tasty, making you want more. I couldn’t pick up any other flavors in the beginning, except for that nice balance of peppery spice. It was nice and i liked it. Smoking away to the second and third half of the cigar, I got hints of a sweet spice mixed with a woody flavor and a flowery aftertaste on the palate that was very smooth. I was really impressed and happy with the balance of flavors in this cigar and the spice was just right for me.
Along with the flavors, this cigar is very aromatic and that scores big points with me. Walking by shops and people who smoke cigars, it was the aroma that made me curious and excited about smoking. The aroma in the Havana VI smells like sugar was burning on top of Spanish cedar, it was really pleasing. I liked it so much that I wanted to smoke one and let another one burn itself in the ash tray, just so i can get more of that delicious aroma. Of course I wouldn’t do that …. or …….. would I?

Final Note: As I mentioned before, this guy knows how to run a business and get people talking. In any business you do, people need to know about your product. If no one is talking about your product, nobody cares. So how do you do it? How do you get people talking? How can you be the next Pete Johnson? Let me help you out.

1. You grab the hottest name and the hottest roller in the business, Don Pepin.

2. You add your swag to your cigar. (if you don’t know what swag is, don’t even bother)

3. You make a great cigar.

4. Be unique and creative, make it stand out.

5. You make it limited. Why? Everyone wants, what they cant have.

6. You hire me.

I have so much respect for this guy and I hope he sticks around for a long time. He’s coming out with great tasting cigars, like the Tatuaje Series P, which has grown on me so much and has become one of my favorites. He’s also coming out with these sick looking black tubes for the release of the Tatuaje Black, which are going to be limited. Pretty much, he’s making my hobby fun and tasty.

Final Grade: B-
The “wow” factor isn’t there yet. The label was far to ugly for my standards. And because i like the Series P a little bit more, this has to get a B-.