This month we wanted to compare a more budget-friendly cigar against a higher end, more esteemed, more expensive cigar. How much does the cost of a cigar actually factor into how much we enjoy it? Do we tend to appreciate a cigar more when we pay more for it? Do we just assume it’s better before we’ve even smoked it? “Let’s find out!” we said. Well, here’s the problem… You know that pricey $15 cigar we were comparing? It just happens to be the Tatuaje K222, one of the finest, tastiest, most wonderful cigars money can buy. So much for that experiment. The K222 a combination of two other Pete Johnson blends, the Cojonu 2003 and J21, and is a limited release in only one size. This quintessential after-dinner smoke features dark chocolate, leather, nuts, and earth predominantly with black pepper and espresso notes coming and going throughout. There’s a little spice, but certainly not an overwhelming amount, just enough to keep it interesting. To us it is what bold, rich Nicaraguan cigars aspire to be but rarely get there. And it’s maybe even the best Tatuaje in their vast, highly acclaimed portfolio. But hey that’s just our standard. As you’ll see from the review below, some disagree! What do you think... Worth every penny? (if you were to actually pay full price for it!)
