What's the deal with them? I see many folks raving about them and doing some research on the internet, all I see is limited edition this and limited release that, what's so special about these smokes?

I have yet to see any on the devil's site and I see some on CI. I love full bodied smokes and recently I fell in love with both 601 blue and red. Which Tatuaje would you recommend? And what makes these smokes so special anyway?
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Nothing extra special about them, other than some people really liking them.... They make a bunch of regular production lines.

Been burning through Brown Label Regios lately.
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A simple search of Tatuaje here on CA will yield more than enough material for you to read up on.
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I love the Red label and the Brown label Tats along with the LE's. These are made for Pete By Don Pepin and the tobacco's that are used just have fabulous flavor IMHO. Especially after they get some age on them, but they are real good ROTT!

Now remember Pete does the blending and Pepin does the rolling. Did not want you to think that Pete does nothing cuz that's the farthest from the truth.

Most if not all the tobacco's are from Nicaragua. Not Honduras or The Dominican.

Just my humble opinion.
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They're well marketed, I don't find them special, and I really can't recommend any because I've never found one I like.
Tats have a signature flavor that's black peppery and borderline black licorice (to me) and it just plain turns me off. A few years ago I made it a point to try just about everything Pete put out in hopes I'd find something I liked, but didn't have any luck. Rather than struggling on, I just abandoned them.
I'm definately in the minority, most guys really love that "signature flavor".
I'm guessing that the Tat Noella is going to be your best bet for your first try. Guys really seem to enjoy them and the price is right.
You won't find them on cbid because they sell so well. There's no old stock that needs moving.
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Actually, there's 3 pages of tats on c-bid. Just type tatuaje in the search window.
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Yeah there's plenty on cbid but I try to stay away from that place.. it's bad for my wallet. :-)

I'll keep an eye out for a multi sampler pack if I can find them I guess and try some different ones.
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Not even the reserva j21? I like that one the best so far and don't taste any licorice. My pallet probably isn't nearly as developed either though.
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Tat red is one of my go to's. You can pick up a box on cbid for less than a hundo. In my opinion it is a great cigar (especially the retrohale). CI used to offer a five cigar sampler of garcias blends, there was a tat red (also known as Havana VI) along with a san cristobal (which I think tastes similar to the tat), a cuban classic and a couple of other sticks. Worth checking out.
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It took me almost three years to start enjoying Tatuajes. I only enjoy a handful of them, but when they are on...they are truly a treat. :-) And I love that black pepper flavor. :-) :-)
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Haven't had one I didn't like; I like my pepper too.
:-)
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I am currently in love with the Tat Havana VI Nobles :-) , I won a 5 pack last week on the Demon sight for $18.06 (and blew thru them) then another 5 pack on Monday for $22.
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Worth every penny in my opinion. EricF is our resident Tat whore!
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Awesome, hey Eric what's your hourly rate and are you available weekends
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He works for Tats.
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The red lable tats are still my favorite, and the cheapest. Well, except for the Anarchy, man, I love that smoke. But start with the red, they are a dam fine smoke and would probabaly fit right in your flavor profile. Not really a full bodied smoke, but full of great flavor.
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Check out: http://www.newhavanacigars.com


They have a nice sampler pack.
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Holy crap those are expensive.. big game sampler pack 7 smokes for $90?!?! Wha.... :-)
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And since you're from Ohio they charge sales tax too
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LOL That big game sampler pack is that expensive becuase those cigars are limited as well.
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