Tatuaje Monster Series Hyde (Advent Calendar 2022)

📌 Brand: Tatuaje
📌 Line: Monster Series – Hyde (Advent Calendar 2022)
📌 Size: Petite Robusto (4 1/2" × 46)
📌 Weight: 10 g
📌 Age: 3 years
📌 Origin: Nicaragua

Tasting Notes

• Leather & Earth – A rustic backbone with earthy weight

• Caramelized Sugar – Sweet note balancing the darker tones

• Pepper Spice – Bold, with both black and red pepper

• Dark Cocoa – Bitter richness that grows deeper throughout

First Impressions

The Hyde, with its dark, slightly mottled Ecuador Sumatra wrapper, is striking in hand. The pre-light gives cocoa, leather, and a sweet raisin-like aroma. The cigar feels dense and promises a powerful, character-driven smoke.

Smoking Experience

• First Third – Leather and pepper dominate early, underscored by a subtle caramelized sweetness.

• Second Third – Earthy depth builds as cocoa steps forward, balanced by a warm spice note.

• Final Third – Stronger pepper kicks back in, darker chocolate richness lingers, and the finish is bold yet refined.

Pairings

• Alcohol – Highland Park 12 Year Whisky – honey and gentle smoke balance the earthy leather profile.

• Tea – Lapsang Souchong – smoky intensity enhances the cigar’s boldness without overpowering sweetness.

Music Pairing

“People Are Strange” – The Doors.

Dark, playful mood fits the Hyde’s eccentric profile.

Final Thoughts

The Tatuaje Monster Hyde from the 2022 Christmas Calendar is a bold and intriguing smoke. It balances rustic strength with flashes of sweetness, embodying both power and playfulness. A must-try for fans of Tatuaje’s Monster series.

Final Score: 10/10