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Tatuaje RC Series: flavour profile and cigars like it

Tatuaje RC Series is a handmade cigar made in Nicaragua. Its published strength is medium to full. It has a Habano wrapper grown in Ecuador and filler from Nicaragua. The tasting notes in our sources point to cream, cedar, earth, pepper, cocoa and herbs.

If you like it, the closest matches in the palate test are Plasencia Alma del Fuego and Black Works Studio NBK.

Published by Breaking Cigars · Editorial contact: Anatolie Clevan · Sources read · Independently fact-checked · How we built this

Tatuaje RC Series cigar
Cigar or open box. Photo: davidofflondon.com. Framing by Breaking Cigars.

What does Tatuaje RC Series taste like?

CreamCedarEarthPepperCocoaSweetFruitHerbal
Our flavour map: the eight flavour families named in the tasting notes we cite.
  • cream and nuts
  • cedar and wood
  • earth and leather
  • pepper and spice
  • cocoa and coffee
  • hay and herbs

How strong is it, and what's in it?

WrapperEcuadorian Habano
BinderNicaragua
FillerNicaragua
StrengthMedium to full as published by zigarrenversand.ch
BodyMedium-to-full
Made inNicaragua
Made byPete Johnson through Tatuaje; My Father Cigars
FactoryMy Father Cigars, Estelí, Nicaragua
SizesNo. 1 4.75×52 · No. 2 5.625×54 · No. 3 6.5×56

Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.

What reviewers say

  • cigarslover.com: 88 points, RC Series No. 1, 4.25 x 52 (2019)In our words: The review found walnut, spices, coffee, earth, wood, and balsamic herbs.

Scores as published by the magazine or retailer, for the size named. Notes are our summary of the review, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.

About Tatuaje RC Series

The line. RC means Retro Cuban. The line targets old-world Cuban-style cigars. canadiancraftcigars.com

The brand. Tatuaje describes itself as a brand by Pete Johnson. tatuajecigars.com

Cigars like Tatuaje RC Series

  1. Plasencia Alma del FuegoClosest matchWrapper style not published · Medium to fullAlso made in Nicaragua, more natural sweetness, less hay and herbs, about the same strength.
  2. Black Works Studio NBKAlso fitsHabano wrapper · Medium to fullSame Habano wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, less hay and herbs, about the same strength.
  3. Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro NicaraguaAlso fitsHabano wrapper · Medium to fullSame Habano wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, less hay and herbs, about the same strength.
  4. Oscar Valladares The Oscar HabanoAlso fitsHabano wrapper · Medium to fullSame Habano wrapper family, less hay and herbs, about the same strength.
  5. Alfambra El BrujitoOne step furtherHabano wrapper · Medium to medium-fullSame Habano wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, less hay and herbs, about the same strength.

Picked by the palate test's own engine, as if you named Tatuaje RC Series as a favourite: never more than one strength step above it, plain tobacco only, one cigar per brand.

Sources