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Spotlight Brand: Tatuaje La Casita Criolla

December 23, 2012 |

Born and raised in America.

Tatuaje has quickly become one of the most popular brands available. Launched by Pete Johnson, the buyer for the Grand Havana Room, everything bearing the Tatuaje name seems to skyrocket to the top of the ratings.

Like the other lines from Tatuaje, La Casita Criolla finds a way to set itself apart from industry. The blends stands with few as a cigar comprised of 100% American tobaccos. The wrapper, binder, and filler are all 100% USA Broadleaf tobaccos. That's right, from the good ol' U.S. of A. The wrapper leaf is a dark, rich, oily, Broadleaf wrapper that exudes a nice chocolaty and espresso flavor. The binder and filler produce a nice creamy texture to the blend while adding to a light finish. This medium-bodied delight will make you proud of the fantastic tobaccos grown right here in our backyard. As usual with Tatuaje, quantities are limited so act fast if you want to get your hands on these.

Q & A: Champagne & Cigars?

Q.
I've never tried a cigar with champagne. With New Years around the corner, what's a good pairing?

12/06/12 | by JK of Muskogee, OK

A.

​​Honestly, if you pair a cigar with any beverage, and you enjoy it, then it's a good pairing. Simple as that. However, Champagne is quite a unique beverage to pair with a cigar and believe it or not, scientifically it's one of the best alcoholic beverages to pair multiple cigars with. Why? Champagne is more carbonated than any other alcoholic drink, which actually helps cleanse your palate. It is also a bit sweet and dry, so it pairs very well with mellow to medium-bodied cigars with a moderate finish. Therefore, you can enjoy a few different cigars throughout the course of New Years, without switching up your drink and without destroying your taste buds. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

by Dave

Review:

Dave Wake Up With This Breakfast Blend
Toro (6.0”x52): The toro really allows for the flavors to open up. The fatter ring gauge allows for a cooler burn and emits a smoother smoke than the robusto. Not overly complex, the blend is perfect as a cigar to pass the time but flavorful enough to really focus on the depth of the flavor. Pair this with a nice cup of coffee and you’ll be in heaven.

Churchill (7.2”x54):
Jumping up a ring gauge again, the Churchill loses a little bit of flavor that makes the Toro so good. But the same principles apply here. Smooth consistent flavor that’s perfect to pass the time. Even though we’re in the middle of winter, keep this on your radar for a round of golf or tailgating. The flavorful, consistent blend is mellow enough for when you’re socializing yet flavorful enough if you have a moment to yourself. Plus, the aroma is fantastic.

Robusto (5.2”x50):
Don't let the wrapper color fool you. It's darker than most Connecticut cigars but still presents those smooth Connecticut flavors you enjoy. If you're not a fan of spicy cigars, you'll love this robusto. A robust, earthy sensation will stimulate the tip of your tongue while the finish encapsulates your entire palate with earth and a hint of cedar. This pairs incredibly well with your morning cup of coffee.
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