Review: Tatuaje Ambos Mundos Sumatra

Cigar Name: Tatuaje Ambos Mundos Sumatra
Wrapper: Sumatra Equador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: Robusto #1 5 x 50

Strength: Medium
Body: Medium
Price: $4.00-6.00/each.

Smoking Time: Just over an hour

Yes, yes I know. Another Tatuaje cigar review. Sorry, I just can’t get enough. This little gem is also made in a Habano wrapper (which recently scored a #11 rating for the year in Cigar Afficionado). This one however is made with the elusive Sumatra wrapper.

Appearance: Honestly this is a very plain looking cigar. The band is very rustic and non descriptive. I have included two photos for you, the older band and this years band. I almost like the older band better just because it is so blah. It’s just different. The wrapper is seamless and has a milky brown color. 9/10

Construction: This cigar is made in Don Pepin’s factory in Nicaragua so I was not surprised when there were no soft spots and a beautiful triple cap. 9/10

Burn: Excellent. No touch ups, razor thin burn. Ghostly white ash. 10/10

Aroma: This was a very sweet smelling cigar. Almost fruity with a lingering of sugar. Man I love Sumatra leaf. 10/10

Draw: Perfect. 10/10

Flavor: Some chocolate with coffee notes. The aftertaste was indeed of fruit. Figs maybe? I don’t know exactly but it was good. 10/10

Availability: Alcorns has these as does Town and Country. You might be able to score some on CBid pretty cheap if you ever can catch them. 10/10

Personal Overall Experience: I love to see a Tatuaje cigar for under $5.00. That never happens. Pete Johnson says this is his “value” based cigar and I am glad to see it. While this did not have the flavor profile of one of his big sticks (The Face), this is a very well made cigar for a pretty reasonable price. And, you don’t see too many Sumatra cigars under $10.00 each so this will be a box purchase one day. I almost hate to rate this so high but it is a very good cigar and the value really brings up the overall experience. 25/30.

Total: 93/100

Matt