Tatuaje 20th Anniversary
Tatuaje 20th Anniversary cigars celebrate two decades of Pete Johnson’s collaboration with José “Pepín” García, marking a milestone for one of the world’s most influential boutique cigar brands. This commemorative release honors the company legacy with enhanced construction, a special anniversary band, and distinct presentation while tying back to the roots of the Seleccion de Cazador “Brown Label” series.
Key Features
- Two new commemorative vitolas: Grande Merveille (6⅛” x 46) and Grand Chasseur (6⅜” x 54)
- Upgraded anniversary band and collector-focused presentation aesthetics
- Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with pronounced oil and flavor depth
- All-Nicaraguan binder and filler blend crafted for layered complexity
- Unfinished (closed) foot for amplified wrapper flavor on first light
- Medium-full body balancing strength and finesse for broad palate appeal
- Praised for meticulous construction, draw, burn, and smoke output
Detailed Description
This anniversary blend builds on the foundation laid by the original Brown Label, tweaking proportions and using a selected Ecuadorian Habano wrapper for a step up in complexity. The wrapper has visible oil and a savory hue, emphasizing both tradition and luxury. The unfinished foot adds a punch of straight Habano character at ignition, setting the tone for the flavor progression. Binder and fillers are all Nicaraguan, sourced from the Garcia family’s best fields for symmetry and balanced power.
Initial puffs bring rich leather and dark chocolate, followed by waves of malt, sweet bread, and bright white pepper. The core develops notes of mineral earth, roasted coffee, nuts, baked spice, nutmeg, molasses, and toasted wood as the cigar burns. Box-worthy construction is consistent, delivering perfect draw resistance, a razor-sharp burn, and abundant, creamy smoke. The commemorative packaging features an elegant band, reinforcing the brand’s legacy and lighting up any humidor with visual appeal.
Collectors will appreciate the anniversary release’s balance of tradition and innovation. The blend was designed for celebrations, serious contemplation, or memorable milestones, and it has gained recognition as a natural extension and elevation of the beloved Brown Label line.
Technical Specifications
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Habano |
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Nicaraguan |
| Body | Medium-Full |
| Vitolas | Grande Merveille (6⅛” x 46), Grand Chasseur (6⅜” x 54) |
| Band | Custom black anniversary band |
| Foot Style | Unfinished/closed |
| Flavor Notes | Leather, dark chocolate, malt, sweet bread, roasted coffee, baking spice, nutmeg, nuts, molasses, toasted wood, black pepper, fruit |
Summary
- Box Count: 20
- Region: Nicaragua
- Strength: Medium-Full
- Binder: Nicaraguan
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
- Filler: Nicaraguan
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Tatuaje 20th Anniversary cigars special?
This series honors two decades of Tatuaje with new sizes, premium banding, and a blend inspired by the Seleccion de Cazador “Brown Label.” The unfinished foot and robust Ecuadorian Habano wrapper amplify tradition and flavor.
What are the main flavor notes?
The cigar delivers layers of leather, dark chocolate, malt, sweet bread, baking spice, nuts, molasses, toasted wood, black pepper, roasted coffee, and a subtle fruit note in a medium-full profile.
What is an unfinished foot?
An unfinished or closed foot means the wrapper overlaps the filler, intensifying wrapper flavors when first lit and highlighting the leaf’s character.
How is the construction and performance?
Consistent box-worthy construction ensures optimal draw, razor-sharp burn, and satisfying smoke output. Reviewers praise its reliability across both vitolas.
What are the available vitolas?
Grande Merveille (6⅛” x 46) and Grand Chasseur (6⅜” x 54), each with the anniversary band and closed foot design.
How does it compare to the original Brown Label?
The 20th Anniversary blend builds on Brown Label’s signature notes with deeper baking spice, nuts, molasses, and fruit, maintaining the earthy backbone and signature pepper.
Ideal occasions for this cigar?
Suited for milestones, celebrations, or any setting deserving a truly premium cigar with pedigree. The blend fits slow, contemplative smokes and festive gatherings alike.
Who should try these cigars?
Collectors, Tatuaje fans, Nicaraguan blend connoisseurs, and anyone seeking a sophisticated yet accessible celebration cigar with a rich lineage.
| Selection | Box – Grande Merveille 6 1/8 x 46, 5 Pack – Grande Merveille 6 1/8 x 46, Single – Grande Merveille 6 1/8 x 46, Box – Grand Chasseur 6 3/8 x 54, 5 Pack – Grand Chasseur 6 3/8 x 54, Single – Grand Chasseur 6 3/8 x 54 |
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mhatz (verified owner) –
Dark chocolate and oily wrapper with a closed foot.
Wrapper flavors initially are leather and light chocolate. The cigar opens up once it hits the filler and the profile is quickly joined by malt, sweet bread, and light white pepper on the retro. A sweet and salty note becomes more prominent and really pairs well with coffee I’m sipping on.
Razor sharp burn line despite the obscene humidity out this morning. These are worth checking out, might have to double back and get a box. My only complaint is the size, wish they would offer these in robusto.
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Giacomo Mannino (verified owner) –
Awesome cigar from Tatuaje. A great cigar to celebrate 20 years! Great burn, great flavor, great size. After smoking 3, I plan to buy another box.
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DC (verified owner) –
This Tatuaje 20th Anniversary lives up to the hype. Rich and complex, with flavors all over the place – cedar, spice, pepper, a hint of fruit. Definitely medium-full bodied, creamy and smooth.
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stsherwood4 (verified owner) –
To be fair I knew I was going to love the cigar, the Tatuaje Belle Encre 10 year is a staple in my humidor and I never allow myself to run out. This vitola just works with any blend it feels like. Despite the black band, done for anniversary purposes, this is your basic brown label and a tried and true classic. That tatuaje pepper smooths out into some nice earthy tones. Box worthy for sure!
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Sebastian Urena (verified owner) –
This is like a Brown Label on steroids, but don’t get me wrong, this is not a powerful cigar, it is full of that brown-label flavors we all know, baking spices, nuts, and some pepper to keep it interesting.
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wnferguson (verified owner) –
Great cigar. Love the size. Bold flavors and smoked great even right off of the truck. May need to pickup a box of these in the future.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
I was really looking forward to trying this as I love most things from Tatuaje. This was incredible. Love the bold flavors from this. Getting black coffee, toasted wood and blackstrap molasses. There is some slight spice to this but nothing that fights with the flavors. This cigar was tightly wrapped and the dark wrapper on this is absolutely gorgeous. Love the band design to this. The construction on this cigar is perfect. The draw is awesome, burn incredible and smoke output is great. This smokes like an absolute dream. Tatuaje definitely hit a home run with this blend and smoking it was a pleasure. I believe that leaving a few of these to age would be incredible. Really glad I got to try these and as Always a great price from Oxford!
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Jefferson Cheng (verified owner) –
I ordered the grande merveille and smoked one rott as usual. This cigar is definitely box worthy. What a fitting way to celebrate 20 years in business, well done Pete!
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Justin White (verified owner) –
Excellent in all departments. Lots of roasted coffee and toasty natural tobacco flavors, and just the right amount of spice blend, mostly nutmeg on the back end. Burned perfect and I love this size. Awesome new addition to their regular production, it will definitely be a staple in my humidor.
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