66 · 2026 Ashology™ Evaluated Collection
Tatuaje Cojonu 2018
Tatuaje Cigars
Official Ashology™ Evaluation
Official Classification
Excellent Consideration
Recognized among the finest premium cigars evaluated during the 2026 Ashology™ program.
Official Result
Excellent Consideration
Official Cigar Profile
- Manufacturer
- Tatuaje Cigars
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars S.A.
- Vitola
- Cojonu 2018 - 5 5/8 x 54
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Strength
- Full
Ashologist’s Evaluation
Tatuaje Cojonu 2018 earned Excellent Consideration for precise construction, comfortable airflow, and a smoking profile that remained composed from first light through the final inch. Its medium-full to full character delivered sufficient body while allowing the blend's core flavors to remain clear.
Black pepper and cedar established the opening, supported by earth and a measured layer of cocoa. Through the middle, espresso became more noticeable while leather added depth and continuity without disrupting the cigar's balance. The final third concentrated the wood, coffee, and spice elements into a long and composed finish.
The cigar's strongest qualities were consistency, recognizable character, and a complete premium presentation. It remained extremely close to the final field and missed selection only after direct comparison with cigars carrying a more distinctive tournament identity.
Ashologist’s Final Assessment
Tatuaje Cojonu 2018 is recognized within the 2026 Ashology™ Evaluated Collection as an outstanding cigar defined by black pepper, cedar, earth, cocoa, espresso, and leather, supported by a complete smoking experience and genuine premium character.
Although it did not enter the tournament, the cigar delivered precise construction, balanced progression, and a long, composed finish. It remains a credible recommendation and merits future consideration.
What We Thought
The cigar opened with black pepper and cedar, developed earth and cocoa through the middle, and finished with espresso and leather. The overall experience was highly refined and memorable.
Key Highlights
- Outstanding overall performance
- Dependable construction and airflow
- Clear black pepper and cedar identity
- Balanced flavor progression
- Recommended despite missing the final field
- Eligible for future Ashology™ review
Ideal Smoker
Best suited to smokers who enjoy medium-full to full cigars with a focus on black pepper, cedar, and earth. It suits experienced enthusiasts as well as developing smokers seeking a serious premium reference point.
Ashologist.com is an independent editorial cigar authority and the home of Ashology™, the evaluation philosophy used by CigarOfTheYear.com. Collection entries are not tournament rankings and do not include public score counters.