Tatuaje Havana VI
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Tatuaje Havana VI is a brand of hand-made premium cigar
owned by Tatuaje Cigars, Inc. It was created by José "Pepin" Garcia
in consultation with Pete Johnson (owner of Tatuaje Cigars) and is manufactured at Tabacalera Cubana in Estelí
, Nicaragua
. The brand consists of two ranges.
The name Havana VI was chosen because there are six models in the original range, all made in the traditional Havana style, including a triple cap.
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A Nicaragua
n puro, the filler is a blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos (the Havana VI blend), the binder is from Nicaragua and the wrapper is Nicaraguan Corojo 99. It is a medium- to full-bodied cigar. It was released in October 2006 in a range of 6 models. The cigars have a simple red band with white print.
, Nicaragua
. It was announced in the Spring of 2007 and released in July of that year.
The cigars are packed uncelloed in cedar cabinets of 50. In addition to the red Havana VI band, there is a secondary band that specifies the frontmark, except for the number 5 which has no bands.
A subsequent vitola was produced solely for Holt's Cigar Company
Cigar
A cigar is a tightly-rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco that is ignited so that its smoke may be drawn into the mouth. Cigar tobacco is grown in significant quantities in Brazil, Cameroon, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines, and the Eastern...
owned by Tatuaje Cigars, Inc. It was created by José "Pepin" Garcia
Pepin Garcia
Don José "Pepin" Garcia is currently the CEO of El Rey de los Habanos, Inc, a cigar company in Miami, also known as Don Pepín Cigars. He is a noted cigar maker living in Miami, Florida...
in consultation with Pete Johnson (owner of Tatuaje Cigars) and is manufactured at Tabacalera Cubana in Estelí
Estelí
Estelí, officially Villa de San Antonio de Pavia de Estelí is a city and municipality within the Estelí department. It is the third largest city in Nicaragua, an active commercial center in the north and is known as "the Diamond of the Segovias."...
, Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...
. The brand consists of two ranges.
The name Havana VI was chosen because there are six models in the original range, all made in the traditional Havana style, including a triple cap.
History & Background
This was the first range in the Havana VI line, and was introduced in 2006 as a less-expensive alternative to the TatuajeTatuaje
Tatuaje is a brand of hand-made premium cigar owned by . It wascreated by Pete Johnson in close consultation with José Garcia and is manufactured at the El Rey de los Habanos factory in Miami, Florida, and at Tabacalera Cubana S. A...
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Description
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...
n puro, the filler is a blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos (the Havana VI blend), the binder is from Nicaragua and the wrapper is Nicaraguan Corojo 99. It is a medium- to full-bodied cigar. It was released in October 2006 in a range of 6 models. The cigars have a simple red band with white print.
Models/Vitolas
| Model Name | Length, in. | Ring Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosos | 5.625 | 46 |
| Angeles | 4.625 | 42 |
| Victorias | 6 | 38 |
| Artistas (torp.) | 6.125 | 52 |
| Nobles | 5 | 50 |
| Almirante | 7 | 47 |
Trivia
- The first initials of the models as shown above spell the name of one of Pete Johnson's dogs, Havana.
History
This limited production range was created by Pete Johnson and is manufactured at TACUBA, EstelíEstelí
Estelí, officially Villa de San Antonio de Pavia de Estelí is a city and municipality within the Estelí department. It is the third largest city in Nicaragua, an active commercial center in the north and is known as "the Diamond of the Segovias."...
, Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...
. It was announced in the Spring of 2007 and released in July of that year.
Description
Pete Johnson has described it as a Havana VI on steroids, as the blend is the essentially the same as the Havana VI but with these changes: The wrapper is a Cafe Rosado Oscuro as opposed to a Cafe Rosado and the filler blend has ligero added to it.The cigars are packed uncelloed in cedar cabinets of 50. In addition to the red Havana VI band, there is a secondary band that specifies the frontmark, except for the number 5 which has no bands.
Models/Vitolas
The initial release consisted of only two models, each for a specific market.- Exclusivo Lado Occidental, Verocu No. 1 (6.25" x 52) is the West Coast release.
- Exclusivo Zona Del Este, Verocu No.2 (5.5" x 54) is the East Coast release.
A subsequent vitola was produced solely for Holt's Cigar Company
- Verocu No. 9 (4.5" x 49