Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Tuxtla

The Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Tuxtla opens with a bold full-bodied profile, delivering dense layers of dark chocolate, espresso roast, and earthy spice over a foundation of charred oak and molasses sweetness. The retrohale surges with black pepper, red chili heat, and a touch of anise, adding both fiery intensity and aromatic depth. By the second third, the flavors broaden into leather, roasted walnut, and dark caramel, while the pepper mellows into a warm, persistent undertone. A subtle smoky mesquite note emerges, tying the cocoa, wood, and spice into a powerful mid-palate. In the final third, the cigar condenses into bittersweet cocoa, clove, charred oak, and a faint molasses glaze, finishing long, warm, and complex with lingering spice.

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The toro vitola is impeccably rolled with a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers. The seams are tight, the triple cap is precise, and the pack is firm yet responsive. Cold draw reveals cocoa husk, black pepper, and raisin sweetness. Upon lighting, the draw is ideal—slight resistance producing thick, aromatic smoke with a weighty texture. The burn line stays sharp with minimal waviness, and the ash stacks into dense, medium-gray coins that cling well past the inch mark. Combustion is steady and cool, rewarding a slow, unhurried cadence.

Pair with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof or GlenDronach 18 Year Allardice; both complement the cigar’s chocolate, spice, and oak while either adding a bourbon’s caramel-vanilla depth or a sherried whisky’s dried fruit richness.

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Aging potential is strong: 4–8 years will integrate the pepper, cocoa, and wood into a more seamless, velvety profile while rounding the sharper spice into a refined undertone.

A commanding, flavor-dense Tuxtla that marries raw power with layered complexity—crafted for aficionados who enjoy boldness delivered with precision.