Maybe I'm a little behind, but I saw his new ad for these on FB. Very interested now to say the least. I've heard they are a T110 blend. Anyone know anything else?
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"This is a cigar that has been long in the works, it’s based off of the ever-popular T110 blend (a limited release for a shop in Hawaii), the plan is to have it start in three sizes, although none of them are the original Petit Robusto that T110 was, instead Fausto should be out in:
F133 5 1/4 x 52
F152 6 x 50
F171 6 3/4 x 48
Pete also indicated that there were four or so other sizes being tested, we shall see. This is scheduled to hit shelves in July."
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If this cigar WAS the T110 I would buy a box no doubt. I loved the size and blend. These newer sizes don't interest me at all.
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I start to worry about Pete becoming the new Rocky Patrel. Every month seems to bring a new blend.
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Pete's connection and relationship with Pepin (and Jaime) will prevent that from happening.

Yes - he does release a lot of LE sticks (so does Viaje) but a lot of these are a very small production run for one shop that has supported him over the years. Examples of this are the Cabaiguan WCD 120, El Triunfador SODO, Barclay-Rex 100th Anni., OR T110, Anarchy, and the most recent - Black Label Petit Lancero. Essentially, Pete is rewarding those B&M's (and their owners) for their loyalty with a special stick that is only available at those respective locations. This concept appeals to me and I admit to buying into the hype that some of these LE's create, so I "chase" them to a degree, though not always.

To my mind, this is the complete anti-thesis of what Rocky is trying to do. My perception of RP is that he is manuevering to become a major force through quantity of brands/blends and his new B&M/lounge campaign. It doesn't appear that Pete has this intention for Tatuaje (or his other brands).
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Anybody have a link to more information?
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and the most recent - Black Label Petit Lancero"

WHERE is this one...have not heard of it
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This is one of the single-shop LE's Pete is releasing this year. It was made for Tobacco Grove in MN and is the fore-runner to a regular production stick that will be made available later this year. The LE version will be slightly different (at least in appearance) from the regular one. These are sold out but you should be able to find some on the secondary market.

If you missed out on this particular LE, not to worry as Pete is gearing up to release the Federal Cigar 90th Anni. stick in the next couple of months. This follows the concept for the Barclay-Rex Anniversary smoke from late last year.
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I'll test out his cigars.
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http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40953

All sold out now though
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This is actually going to be a regular production cigar. The pre-release is only for Tobacco Grove. I believe they will be available in most places after IPCPR.

On Topic, the F171 sounds mighty tasty to me!!!
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This is THE cigar I'll buy a box of each size of...

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QFT

I don't care what the reason is ....it's getting ridiculous.

What pinot guy said.....I completely disagree.

Viaje

S&B
Oro
Platino
50-50 Red
50-50 Black
Exclusivo
Summerfest
Satori
Holiday Blend
TNT
Double Edge Sword

I believe give or take one or two that is it.

Tatuaje

Pork tenderloin
Brown label
Red label
white label
Drac
frank
boris
face
T110
Barclay
Pork Chop
outlaw
La verite
Black tubo
Red tubo
black jar
Reserva
East
west
anarchy
sodo
Cabaiguan
La Riqueza
RC 233
RC 184
Black Label PL

I'm sure there is at least 5-10 more I'm missing.

Excessive much? I think Petes attempting to compete with Gurkha and Rocky.

Another great point is Viaje does seasonals every year. So you can actually get the cigars again and the prices stay VERY reasonable. Cannot say the same for Tatuaje.
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Yeah...but hands down...some of Pete's LE's are some of the best NC's ever produced IMHO. I don't feel that way about any of the Viaje's
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I know the point you are making,
but when I see this list, all I can think
about is DANG, I wish I had boxes
of all of those.

Man, I forgot how many amazing sticks Pete has made.
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I've honestly only been impressed with about 4 Tatuajes. I also find their consistency
sucks. Their prices are pretty piss poor too. Viaje's are usually all around $10-$12 making them much more affordable. Tatuaje's are quite regularly $15-$16 (all the monster series, black tubos) or they are WAY too limited. I also find Tat limiteds to be gouged horrendously while Viaje's still stay close to what people have paid. Also a good point I've only had Tatuajes wrappers burst, no other cigar has done this.
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See, I don't think either are worth my time, and I've given them more than a fair shot.
Once again, smoke what ya like... :-)
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And here we gooooooooooo.....
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I guess I'm not smoking what you are... :-)
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cg fausto won't be released this year...
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