Let's talk about this box of 10 slender Nicaraguan beauties - the Tatuaje Limited Lancero Collection Sampler. Priced at $90, these 7.5" x 38 lanceros pack more flavor variations than a tattoo convention. Curated by Pete Johnson with Don Pepin Garcia's blending magic, each stick comes from either Esteli's volcanic soil or Miami's rolling tables. The mixed-strength lineup (expect anything from medium to full-bodied) showcases why lancero lovers obsess over wrapper-forward profiles.
The Brown Label lancero hits with black pepper spray and wet earth notes - classic Nicaraguan puro opening. Draw stays effortless despite the slim ring gauge. Smoke output's decent, though newbies might cough at the retrohale.
Black Label transitions to espresso grounds with burnt caramel sweetness. Watch for occasional canoeing - these need slow puffs. Fausto blend brings the nicotine punch we expect from Tatuaje's fuller lines.
La Riqueza's wrapper shines here - leathery depth with cinnamon stick undertones. Capa Prieta's broadleaf gets slightly tarry past the band, but the El Triunfador's cedar finish cleanses the palate. Most blends clock 90-minute burns.
The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrappers feel slightly toothy, with minimal veins across the sampler. Box-pressed parejo shape helps maintain structural integrity. 8/10 sticks had perfect caps - two needed minor touch-ups. Aging potential varies: Brown Label improves at 65% RH for 6+ months, while Fausto's better fresh.
