Description
The Tatuaje 7th Tuxtla is a distinctive release in the Tatuaje 7th series, a line rooted in the brand’s original Selección de Cazador (Brown Label) collection. The 7th Tuxtla stands out for its use of a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, which brings a unique flavor profile to the classic Nicaraguan core blend.
Key Details
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Size: 5 5/8 x 46 (Corona Gorda)
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Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
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Binder: Nicaraguan (often double binder)
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Filler: Nicaraguan
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Factory: My Father Cigars, Estelí, Nicaragua
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Blender: Pete Johnson
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Strength: Medium to medium-full
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Body: Medium to full
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Box Count: 21 (slide-top box)
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Release: Originally limited in 2022, now part of the regular lineup as of 2025
Tasting Profile
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Pre-light: Earth, cocoa, wood, mild spice, and a rustic, slightly oily wrapper with visible veins.
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First Third: Mocha, earth, cedar, vegetal notes, and white pepper; flavors are rich and creamy, with baking spices and a hint of floral.
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Second Third: Transition to black coffee, increased earth, cedar, and pepper; spice and earth move to the forefront, with vegetal notes remaining in the background.
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Final Third: Earth and coffee dominate, with continued cedar and pepper; vegetal notes persist, and the finish is smooth and cool.
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Overall: Complex, evolving flavors with a creamy mouthfeel and excellent smoke output. The blend allows the San Andrés wrapper to shine, offering notes of chocolate, leather, spices, pepper, nuts, and subtle floral hints.
