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The Tatuaje Reserva J21 is a 5 x 50 robusto with an Ecuadorian wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, rolled in Miami for Pete Johnson’s Reserva Miami line. Cigar Aficionado rated it 88 points on Feb. 1, 2021, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Tatuaje Reserva J21 is a 5 x 50 robusto that wraps Nicaraguan binder and filler in Ecuadorian wrapper leaf. Tatuaje places it in its Reserva Miami group, and Cigar Coop ties it to the brand’s Miami production, while Cigar Aficionado lists the U.S.A. as its origin.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Aficionado’s rating, dated Feb. 1, 2021, describes nut and earth flavors with touches of leather and a malty chocolate note, finishing bitter with a vermouth-like edge. A March 2010 Stogie Review guest review found pepper and cedar on the cold draw, then wood, molasses, honey and chocolate, with espresso and leather late; that reviewer logged a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, so older boxes may differ.
Who It’s For
- Robusto loyalists who want a classic 5 x 50 for a shorter break.
- Collectors of Miami-made cigars curious about the Tatuaje sizes that list the U.S. as their origin.
- Fans of earthy, nutty profiles with some leather and chocolate along the way.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Dated 88-point score from Cigar Aficionado (Feb. 1, 2021)
- Ecuadorian wrapper and U.S. origin confirmed by both Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Coop
- A classic robusto size
Cons
- Cigar Aficionado noted a burn that wandered and a bitter finish
- We found no halfwheel or Cigar Coop review of the Ecuador-wrapped version
About the Reserva Miami Line
Tatuaje’s Reserva Miami page dates Pete Johnson’s Cuban-style Seleccion de Cazador blend to 2003 and lists the J21 beside the Reserva SW, Reserva A Uno, K222 Reserva and the Cojonu sizes. In February 2021, Cigar Coop covered an extra-aged batch of J21s packed in 50-count cabinets to mark Johnson’s 50th birthday.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Tatuaje Reserva SW: a 7 x 47 Churchill from the same Miami-made Reserva group.
- Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf SW Churchill: swaps in a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over Nicaraguan tobacco.
- Tatuaje Unicos: a longer 6 1/8 x 52 under Ecuadorian Habano.
- Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu Blue No. 2: Corojo ’99 leaf on a stouter 5 1/2 x 54 frame.
Tatuaje Reserva J21 FAQ
What size is the Tatuaje Reserva J21?
It measures 5 inches long with a 50 ring gauge, a robusto. Tatuaje’s size chart, Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Coop all give the same dimensions.
Where is the Reserva J21 made?
Miami, by most accounts. Tatuaje’s Reserva Miami page gives USA as the country of origin (its general blurb mentions Nicaraguan rolling), Cigar Aficionado’s rating gives U.S.A., and Cigar Coop’s February 2021 report quotes Johnson describing the J21s as coming out of Tatuaje’s Miami operation.
What does J21 stand for?
According to halfwheel, Pete Johnson has said the J points to his surname, Johnson, and the 21 is the number he always wore in sports.
Has the Reserva J21 been rated?
Yes. Cigar Aficionado scored it 88 points in a rating dated Feb. 1, 2021, praising its earth and nut flavors while faulting an uneven burn and a bitter close.
Browse our Tatuaje cigars page to explore other Tatuaje blends.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Strength | Full |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Habano |
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Nicaraguan |
| Length | 5" |
| Gauge | 50 |
