Tatuaje 10th Capa Especial Belle Encre

The Tatuaje 10th Capa Especial Belle Encre opens with a bold medium-full body, delivering an intricate mix of sweet cedar, roasted almond, and rich espresso over a base of leather and earthy cocoa. The retrohale adds black pepper, cinnamon, and a touch of dried cherry, bringing both warmth and subtle fruit brightness to the core. By the second third, the flavors broaden into molasses, toasted walnut, and dark caramel, while the pepper mellows into a smooth, lingering undertone. A gentle honeyed sweetness emerges, tying the cocoa, wood, and spice into a harmonious mid-palate. In the final third, the cigar condenses into bittersweet chocolate, charred oak, clove, and a trace of orange zest, finishing long, warm, and complex with a resonant spice.

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The Belle Encre vitola is flawlessly rolled with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers, displaying tight seams, a precise triple cap, and an even, firm pack. Cold draw reveals cedar shavings, cocoa husk, and a touch of raisin. Upon lighting, the draw is ideal—slight resistance producing dense, aromatic smoke with a creamy texture. The burn line remains sharp with minimal waviness, and the ash stacks into firm, medium-gray coins that cling well past the inch mark. Combustion stays steady and cool, rewarding a slow, deliberate pace.

Pair with GlenDronach 18 Year Allardice or Elijah Craig Barrel Proof; both enhance the cigar’s chocolate, spice, and cedar while adding depth to the finish.

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Aging potential is excellent: 5–8 years will integrate the cocoa, cedar, and spice into a seamless, velvety profile while refining the pepper into a polished undertone.

A refined, anniversary-worthy expression that marries Tatuaje’s signature strength and complexity with the elegance of a perfectly executed Sumatra wrapper.