Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu Blue No. 1

Description

Pete Johnson spent four years perfecting the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu Blue before finally releasing it at the 2022 PCA Trade Show — a genuine passion project, not a rushed line extension.

Construction & Origin

This line traces back through two earlier releases: the original Havana VI (2006), created as a milder, more affordable companion to Tatuaje’s Brown Label, and the Havana VI Verocú (2007), a stronger regional spinoff that eventually became regular production in 2015. The Blue takes that lineage further with a genuine innovation — Johnson originally planned an Ecuadorian Habano Claro wrapper, but ultimately settled on a rare, shade-grown Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Rosado leaf grown exclusively on the García family’s own farms. That makes this a true 100% García puro, hand-rolled at My Father Cigars S.A. in Estelí. Each cigar wears a distinctive double band — the traditional red Tatuaje band paired with a bold navy blue Verocú sub-band, giving it a patriotic red-white-and-blue look.

Flavor Profile

Medium-full in body, expect toasted cedar, black pepper, buttered toast, and bright medium-roast coffee, with reviewers also noting earthy, barnyard, and creamy notes developing through the smoke. It’s described as a Cuban-esque profile — complex without tipping into harsh territory.

Why It’s Sought After

Few regular-production releases carry a backstory this deliberate — Johnson himself has said he kept second-guessing the blend and there was never a right time to fit it into the lineup, until the Corojo ’99 finally became ready to use. For collectors who appreciate genuine patience and craftsmanship behind a blend, the Verocú Blue represents one of Tatuaje’s most carefully developed modern releases.