Tatuaje RC 184 Salomon

Tatuaje RC 184 Salomon is a large, double figurado cigar in the Tatuaje RC (Retro Cuban) series, created by Pete Johnson. This line pays homage to classic Cuban cigars from the 1930s and 1940s, reflected in its presentation, size, and foil-wrapped body—a distinctive nod to "old world" traditions.

Key Specs

• Origin: USA (Miami), Handmade

• Factory: El Rey de los Habanos (Miami) / My Father Cigars

• Vitola: Salomon (Double Figurado)

• Size: 7.25in (184mm) x 57 ring gauge

• Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 (Colorado Maduro shade)

• Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan

• Strength: Medium to Full

Flavor Profile

• Primary Notes: Powerful earth, cocoa, wood

• Supporting Flavors: Delicate pepper, spice, pronounced persistence

• Unique Characteristics: The cigar opens slowly (typical of the format), with initial sapidity that remains throughout the session. Reviewers describe the RC 184 as "faithful to the Tatuaje brand," boasting earth, wood, and spice without excessive strength. Cocoa and peppery aromas add subtle complexity.

Construction & Smoking Experience

• Wrapper: Silky texture, minimal veins, robust Colorado Maduro appearance

• Draw/Fill: Consistently uniform, regular draw

• Presentation: Silver foil covering half of the cigar—a signature RC detail

• Performance: Magnificently constructed; slow evolution with long-lasting persistence. Sapidity (saltiness) persists throughout, which can slightly dry the palate over extended smoking apps.

Reviewer Consensus & Recommendation

• Strength/Balance: Never overwhelming, flavor remains the main focus

• Complexity: While well-made and persistent, the cigar's flavor evolution could be wider; some find the lingering sapidity a slight flaw

• Occasion: Ideal for experienced aficionados, special occasions, or those seeking a “classic” large-format, Cuban-inspired cigar.

"Certainly it is faithful to the Tatuaje brand, with the classic aromas of earth, wood and spices. The strength never out of proportion to the flavor profile. A wider evolution was expected, which would have given this cigar an extra edge. For the rest, a good cigar with a very pronounced persistence."