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Tatuaje Gran Cojonu
I recently came across these stick in Holt’s and to be honest I never saw them prior to a few weeks ago. The cigar was originally launched in 2005 and is part of the Cojonu line which also consists of the 2003, 2006 and 2009. This cigar has become my go to cigar as of late as the flavors just explode off the stick. It is strange for me to like a 60 ring cigar but if you smoke one you too will fall under the spell of the Tatuaje Gran Cojonu
Cigar: Tatuaje Grand Cojonu
Size: 6.5 x 60
Wrapper: Nicaragua Corojo 99
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: Full
Appearance and Construction (18/20): This monster of a stick features a closed foot and a triple cap. The cigar has a one major vein on the wrapper, and several small thin veins through out. The cigar shows off a nice amount of oils and has no soft spots. Prior to lighting it up for review I dropped it and the foot cracked some for those of you who may notice it in the picture. However this won’t affect the review as I will refer to my prior notes if this one acts up (which it didn’t). The cigar comes in boxes of 12.
Flavor & Notes (30/30): Prior to igniting this cigar the prelight notes are that of cedar and sweet tobacco. Once lit the cigar hits you with a significant amount of pepper that slowly slows down and the cigar begins to develop notes of leather and coffee. As we approach the second third the strong pepper notes are a distant memory. What remains is a delicious chocolate note that is so easily defined it rivals Godiva. As the cigar approached the final third a sadness envelops me that this experience is coming to a close. The notes are a toned down chocolate bordering on cocoa with some earth and wood. The cigar features a long finish that adds to the experience.
Burn/Ash/Draw (24/25): For a big ring cigar I am shocked every time I smoke these on how even they burn. The white ash is as solid as they come and it holds on for eternity. The draw is slightly loose but I welcome that when it comes to a cigar of this size.
Overall (25/25): Simply the best Tatuaje on the market now. The other day I told Tony from smokescore.com on twitter that I like these cigars better then the Tatuaje Black and I still stand by that. It is worth the purchase price in my opinion and this cigar simply can’t be beat. On famous-smoke.com their customers rate this cigar a 98 but it comes in a notch lower here.
Rating: 97
Price: $161.99 a box of 12 at Famous-Smoke.com
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That’s a strong recommendation Barry! Best Tatuaje!? I’ll have to look into these, I’ve never heard of them either–surprised there is no talk of them if they are that good..
Now yer tawkin! And, really, that doesn’t seem TOO much money for such a great smoke.
I’m not a big fan of corojo wrappers, as I don’t care for the pepper taste I get from them, but I will have to check out this company, I’m sure they have things a little less … advanced. =)
If you can get your hands on one, you must try the Grand Cojonu Reserva. Similar to the Regio reserva, they were a one-off limited run of the Grand Cojonu but with a dark, broadleaf wrapper.
Amazing stick.
Nice review. Hard to believe it’s better than the Black (not that I’ve tried that either). Makes me want to smoke the Cojonu I do have though.
Nice review. I am a huge Tat whore, and I don’t think I’ve tried this one. I don’t like big ring gauges, but I’ll try it since you dug it so much.
97 points!
Is that the highest?
You guys gave Opus X (at $55!) only a 94
Davidoff in the 90s…
Wow, that’s a good score.
I’ll be ordering a package with the finest NC sticks real soon, that’s a strong candidate.
Ive given a 97 or higher to the Davidoff Reserva 12, Casa Fuente and an honorary rating of 100 to the Padron 64 Principe
And I’m sure those ratings may have been hurt a little by the high price….I’m already looking for the Gran Cojonu. Cool review, the black is one awesome stick, can’t wait! Merry Christmas
Barry-
I love the Gran Cojonu also….It is funny that you write this now seeing as I just purchased my first box of the Gran as opposed to singles purchases…….I agree….this is the best Tat I have ever burned….I have lit almost every Tat on the market in 7 months time since my first (Thanks, Skipper!)….and this vitola represents all of what I love about smoking cigars…..I agree with the earlier comment….not a lot of chatter about this guy, but those that know him….love him……
Thanks for the review….and next time you unmask what we have all been keeping a secret, you better watch out:)…..you know, we NY Italians have a way of making people, you know…disappear….hahaha.
Great review as always…..
Sounds like a great smoke! I don’t know about the $13.50 price tag for a regular smoke though.
Wow, what a recommendation! This goes on the “must try” list!
I smoked that stick on my birthday.. great cigar it took me a long time to smoke but very flavorfull.. i amNot a big stick smoker like that. I belive thinner is better when it comes to the flavor,but this cigar proves that if made with the rite stuff size does not matter.. great cigar …
–Billy
Great review! Thanks!
I think I might be staring to like this Tat fellow….
I still can’t get over this rating, esp. for the price!