Tatuaje TAA 2020 LE (47+RW)

[BuzzArd]

I had one 6 months ago.  It wasn’t to my liking.  I bought two At that time to see if some time down improved things.   Yesterday was the day. 

Very nicely rolled, closed foot box pressed cigar. 
smell is dark chocolate and leather.  Clipped the cap and got a typical closed foot, snug draw. Fresh, sweet tobacco and leather on the palate even at cold. Upon lighting the draw opened right up. Definitely a leather spine, but this time there was some sweetness in the chocolate and espresso notes that were part of the core of the smoke throughout.  Not much in the way of change until the final third.   It developed a bitterness then that I imagine would wane over time. I still like the 2016 TAA from Tatuaje the best, but this one was awfully good.  Perfect construction. No relights even after heading in to make a round of drinks for me and my wife.  
 

I’d rate it a solid 90

[Goodfortune]

Nice review! Beautiful cigar rests too!

[BuzzArd]

  On 10/6/2020 at 12:17 AM, Goodfortune said:

Nice review! Beautiful cigar rests too!

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Why, thank you!!  @BTWheezy has some.  I think he likes them.  

[Tommy_Tao]

Nice non Cuban cigars review!

 

Tatuaje TAA series is harder to find than Habanos for those who live outside the states. 

 

In my lucky experience of trying some Tatuaje TAAs from different years, I'd say the flavor profiles are roughly the same - leather, chocolate and pepper, while there're some years perform better than others. 

 

Also heard the new regular production Mexican Experiment II is very much like a TAA. Ordered a box on the way.

[Hoepssa]

 

Good cigar, Tatuaje keeps making good TAA series cigars.

Smooth with no edge, though I love their TAA 2019 (cactus head logo) more than their 2020

[BTWheezy]

  On 10/6/2020 at 12:20 AM, BuzzArd said:

Why, thank you!!  @BTWheezy has some.  I think he likes them.  

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Can confirm.  Very cool cigar stands. They have a really nice heft to them. 

[Joeyjojo]

  On 10/6/2020 at 12:26 AM, Tommy_Tao said:

Nice non Cuban cigars review!

 

Tatuaje TAA series is harder to find than Habanos for those who live outside the states. 

 

In my lucky experience of trying some Tatuaje TAAs from different years, I'd say the flavor profiles are roughly the same - leather, chocolate and pepper, while there're some years perform better than others. 

 

Also heard the new regular production Mexican Experiment II is very much like a TAA. Ordered a box on the way.

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The Mexican Experiment II's are very nice. Kind of like the Aroma de Cuba by Pepin, but a little more spice and cream.

[Dijit]

Are there still any of those TAA's avalable anywhere? Where is a good place to order the ME2?

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[havanaclub]

  On 10/11/2020 at 2:03 AM, Dijit said:

Are there still any of those TAA's avalable anywhere? Where is a good place to order the ME2?

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ME on sale at corona. https://www.coronacigar.com/cigar-brands/Tatuaje-Mexican-Experiment-II/


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[Kaptain Karl]

  On 10/11/2020 at 2:03 AM, Dijit said:

Are there still any of those TAA's avalable anywhere? Where is a good place to order the ME2?

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My local shop is a TAA dealer and always have them in stock. I could ship a box for you if you want!