Description
The Tatuaje Escasos EL 22 is a limited edition cigar released as part of Tatuaje’s 20th Anniversary celebrations, crafted with a focus on boutique craftsmanship and premium aging.
Key Details
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Blend:
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Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Grown Claro
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Filler: Nicaraguan
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All-Nicaraguan blend except for the wrapper, which is shade-grown in Nicaragua but processed in the style of a Cuban claro.
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Country of Origin: United States (rolled at the El Rey de los Habanos factory in Miami, FL)
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Size: 5 x 50 (Robusto)
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Packaging: 25-count cabinet boxes, each cigar wrapped in gold foil
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Production:
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Rolled in 2021 by a small team in Miami.
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Aged in boxes since 2022.
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Only 1,000 boxes produced (25,000 cigars total)
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Release: November 2023
Flavor Profile and Experience
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Pre-light Draw: Wood, hay, and natural tobacco sweetness.
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Flavors:
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Primary: Natural tobacco, cedar
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Secondary: Wood, hay, earth, black pepper
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Strength/Body: Medium throughout, with body slightly edging out strength.
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Burn: Starts low-maintenance, can require touch-ups around the midpoint, but improves toward the end.
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Draw: Open but not loose; no adverse effects.
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Complexity: Medium; flavors are well-balanced but can become muddled in the final third
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Finish: Very good
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Overall Impression: The cigar is described as “Cubanesque,” reminiscent of classic Cuban profiles, especially in the first two-thirds.