| atuaje Cabaiguan is a complete surprise if you are a | | | | flakiness holds on pretty well nonetheless, and the |
| strong-bodied Pete Johnson and Don Pepin Garcia | | | | smoke roils off into a pleasantly sweet and aromatic |
| fan; it is a complete departure from their usual fare. | | | | cloud. |
| In the Cabaiguan, the Nicaraguan binder and filler are | | | | Multifaceted and layered, the flavors of the Tatuaje |
| encircled by an Ecuadorian Connecticut seed shade | | | | Cabaiguan are just plain delicious for a mild to medium |
| grown wrapper which gifts the Cabaiguan with | | | | cigar which is usually more consistent taste-wise. This |
| maximum flavor, but toned down strength. | | | | cigar is an exception to the rule, though; it has a |
| For all, that this cigar is a Pete Johnson Tatuaje cigar; | | | | complexity of shape-shifting flavors beginning with a |
| it is named in honor of Don Pepin Garcia’s | | | | spicy burst that unites with the predictable earthy |
| hometown in Cuba. Johnson opted to fill the | | | | creaminess one might expect of a Nicaraguan puro. |
| Cabaiguan with 100% first generation Cuban-seed | | | | The trademark Pepin Pepper is present in the initial |
| filler from Nicaragua—hence that wonderful | | | | third of the cigar, but not as spicily hot as other |
| medium bodied complexity! | | | | Johnson blends. The second third sees the addition of |
| These cigars enchant the palate with the deliciously | | | | some oaken notes reminiscent of a well-aged barrel. |
| creamy earthiness of a Nicaraguan puro with just a | | | | Then, the spices intensify in the concluding third of |
| hint of floral overtones. The Cabaiguan is available in | | | | the cigar as they combine with the creamy |
| five sizes: the Coronas Extra, the Robustos Extra, | | | | earthiness to impart the impression of a yeasty |
| the Imperiales, the Belicosos Finos, and the Petite | | | | pastry—delicious! This cigar is often smoked to |
| Cabaiguan. | | | | the nub to eke out every last bit of delectable spicy |
| The Cabaiguan has a rich russet color to it, | | | | flavor and nuttiness. |
| resembling leather or even café au lait. The | | | | The Cabaiguan: a perfect combination of the |
| cigar has no soft spots, and few veins. There is a | | | | earthiness of a Nicaraguan puro, the creaminess of its |
| nice oily sheen, especially near the well placed triple | | | | Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, and the spiciness of |
| cap. The band is a simple classic that completes the | | | | Don Pepin Garcia’s masterful touch—all |
| Cuban look of the cigar. In addition to being finely | | | | wrapped up in a mild to medium blend!!! Other than |
| constructed, this cigar is well-packed with nice heft | | | | NOT smoking it after a satiatingly large meal, this |
| and balance. | | | | cigar is a real crowd-pleasing cigar: morning, noon, and |
| The cold draw is exceptional, delivering sweetly | | | | night. |
| spiced notes highlighted with a bit of pecan nuttiness. | | | | With the single possible exception of Bad Boy |
| Once lit, the draw is superior, never burning too | | | | Hombres who only like spicy full-strength, knock you |
| loosely. The razor sharp burn of the Cabaiguan is | | | | on your backside cigars, the Cabaiguan should please |
| meticulous —it never deviates from its straight | | | | nearly every palate and is a must-have cigar in every |
| line. A medium gray-colored ash that exhibits a bit of | | | | humidor. Simply put, this cigar is a keeper. |