Tatuaje El Triunfador Lancero Cigar Review
This week, we have another guest review from our friend Danny Principe. He’s reviewing the Tatuaje El Triunfador Lancero, a cigar I sent him to try. The Tatuaje El Triunfador Lancero is one of my favorites. One negative Danny mentions is the price tag, but I was able to find a box of these Tatuaje El Triunfador Lanceros on sale (which is now over) for $169, or around $6.75 a cigar. At that price, they were a steal, hence the reason I picked up a box. Enjoy the review!
This is a cigar I have been wanting to try for some time, and Johnny was nice enough to send me one in a very generous care package. So without further ado…
The Verdict
Appearance: 12/15
There are several prominent veins and some bunching around them, which make for a pretty rough looking appearance. The cigar is firm with a neat cap, but is not going to be winning any beauty contests. The wrapper had a nice milk chocolate and compost smell to it.
Flavor: 22/25
The cold taste gave notes of pepper and raisin, and the draw felt a bit firm, but opened up perfectly once the cigar was lit. The first third was surprisingly mild, falling into the medium bodied category. Coffee/cocoa, pepper, and leather dominated until the second third, during which the leather faded out and gave way to a softer vanilla flavor. As the cigar progressed further, the body picked up and the pepper became more intense.
Construction: 25/25
The construction was flawless. The burn was razor sharp, the draw had the perfect amount of resistance, and this is exactly how a cigar should be made.
Overall Impression: 32/35
Overall, I was impressed with the Tatuaje El Triunfador Lancero. It was rich, relatively complex, and extremely well made. My only qualm is the price tag. At nearly $10 after taxes, I could buy two Oliva Serie V Lanceros instead. Though I plan buy to more, the price is going to keep the El Triunfador from becoming a regular part of my lineup. If this was a $5 or $6 smoke, I would be buying them by the box. Thanks again to Johnny for a fantastic cigar!
Final Score: 91/100
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danny good review man i also love this cigar great assesment and well deserved 91 rating IMO.
If you review cigars for a living, does that make your purchases tax deductable as a work related expense?
It would, but it’s not a living, lol.
Sigh…If only. Right John?
Yup. I mean, it’s possible, but you’d have to have a TON of sponsors.
<——- Biologist
Too bad. That would have been sweet.
Nice read…! I look forward to finding this cigar on next shopping expedition…thanks!
Where in the hell did you find those on sale at?
Wow, they’re actually back on sale. Here’s the link: http://www.arnoldstobacco.com/search/cigar.asp?id=532
$157.50 for a box of 25.