I was very fortunate the other day to given a Tatuaje Noellas Reserva cigar to enjoy at my favorite cigar shop, Santa Barbara Cigar. I am a big fan of Tatuaje cigars, I love the intense flavors and smoothness these smokes provide each and every time- they are luxurious and always a treat. The Noellas Reserva, I soon discovered, was something exceptional!

While I was looking through cigars, deciding on what to smoke that afternoon, a fellow cigar lover and I began talking about what we love in our cigars. Very quickly we discovered we had similar thoughts on the subject and he began describing the Tatuaje Noellas Reserve. Wow, I was excited and wanting to try it- only thing is they are limited and very difficult to come by.

This gentleman was kind enough to offer me one from his own collection, a treat I will not soon forget. The flavors were incredible from the first draw and soon built up in a smooth and lovely manner. It was just heaven. Earthy and rich, full of spice, hints of perfect sweetness, ample smoke and flavor, but all in balance- this was a cigar you did not want to end. It was incredibly smooth without any bitterness at all, just delightfully pleasant! And I found myself smoking it until my finger tips could no longer hold on. I fell in love with the experience and did my best to take my time- it was so enjoyable that pacing myself was difficult, especially knowing the rareness of this cigar.

This cigar is 5 ¹/8″ in length with a 42 ring gauge, a size I generally do like in a cigar for the balance of the wrapper flavor to the filler flavor. The wrapper, filler, and binder are all Nicaraguan. I also tend to like the flavors of a Nicaraguan cigar, in blend or pure I appreciate its presence.

Just, wow on this one. Find one and take the time to appreciate it, you won’t be disappointed as it fills you with fond memories.