Description
The Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Belle Encre is a limited edition perfecto cigar released to celebrate Tatuaje’s decade milestone. Crafted by Pete Johnson in collaboration with Pepin Garcia at the My Father Cigars factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, this cigar is based on the highly regarded Tatuaje Brown Label blend and features a commemorative 10th Anniversary band.
Blend and Construction
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Filler: Nicaraguan
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Size: 5 3/8 x 48 (Perfecto)
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Origin: Nicaragua (My Father Cigars S.A.)
Flavor Profile
The Belle Encre is celebrated for its complexity and evolving flavors:
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First third: Notes of dark cocoa, espresso, cedar, leather, wood, and hints of dried apricot and citrus. Creaminess and baking cocoa are prominent, with a subtle spiciness that intensifies as you smoke.
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Midpoint: Creaminess increases, joined by sweetness, cocoa, coffee, and leather. A tangy citrus or lemon zest adds brightness, and a touch of black cherry emerges, typical of Nicaraguan blends.
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Final third: The cigar becomes richer, with pronounced creaminess, cocoa, leather, and a long, balanced finish. Pepper recedes, allowing other flavors to shine.
The body is medium to full, with a strength that leans toward the higher end of medium. The cigar is known for its excellent construction, perfect draw, and abundant smoke production.
