View Full Version : Tatuaje Noellas Reserva.. what to do... what to do...
tubbs
02-15-2015, 10:26 PM
Probably not a good idea to ask a bunch of enablers but, here I go... :cool:
I'm pretty much a newb noob. The Noellas Reserva is the only Tatuaje I've smoked - had three and loved every one of 'em. So, are they really going away? Are they super unique or is there a general similar style I can find in another Tatuaje? I ask because I'm considering a box purchase BUT if I can get the same/similar profile from a different Tat that will still be generally available, I'll probably hold off. More of a space issue than anything else.
What say you? Go all in or hold off??? Any recommendations for something similar?
AlanS
02-15-2015, 10:32 PM
If they run out of those I think we know where most of them landed. thechasm442 probably could enlighten us.
thechasm442
02-15-2015, 10:45 PM
If they run out of those I think we know where most of them landed. thechasm442 probably could enlighten us.
Lmao...they really are that good.
Regios are very close as well. I just like the balance of wrapper to filler in the noellas a bit more. You also cannot go wrong with the J21, and those are not going away to the best of my knowledge.
jp1979
02-15-2015, 10:49 PM
i thought the Noellas and Regios were going away and the 7th Reserva is staying. The 7th is th corona size. i know who would know Joe k
Joe k
02-15-2015, 10:52 PM
The reason the Regios and Noellas were discontinued in 2014. I asked Pete Johnson last spring why he was not going to make them any more. Pete said there were so many made that he won't have to make them again for a few years.
tubbs
02-15-2015, 10:53 PM
Lmao...they really are that good.
Regios are very close as well. I just like the balance of wrapper to filler in the noellas a bit more. You also cannot go wrong with the J21, and those are not going away to the best of my knowledge.
I'll check those out.
Thanks!
thechasm442
02-15-2015, 10:54 PM
That's good info Joe, thanks.
tubbs
02-15-2015, 10:55 PM
The reason the Regios and Noellas were discontinued in 2014. I asked Pete Johnson last spring why he was not going to make them any more. Pete said there were so many made that he won't have to make them again for a few years.
Ok cool... sounds like I'll have options.
Thanks!
jp1979
02-15-2015, 10:57 PM
Lmao...they really are that good.
Regios are very close as well. I just like the balance of wrapper to filler in the noellas a bit more. You also cannot go wrong with the J21, and those are not going away to the best of my knowledge.
j21 used to be my favorite "ass kicker" stick, i havent smoked one in probably a year though, next visit to the shop I am going to revisit that stick! while i am quoting Mr.Chasm, i aint forgot about you and your bday bomb buddy.....
AlanS
02-15-2015, 10:59 PM
The reason the Regios and Noellas were discontinued in 2014. I asked Pete Johnson last spring why he was not going to make them any more. Pete said there were so many made that he won't have to make them again for a few years.
Hey Joe how's the snow? Stay warm.
Joe k
02-15-2015, 11:07 PM
We are pretty lucky most of the snow has been missing us. We only have about 6 inches on the ground but the temp right now is -15 with the wind chill. I'm enjoying a Padron no.6 maduro right now in the warmth of my kitchen where my exhaust fan is kicking ass taking care of the smoke.
Hopefully Pete doesn't wait too long because they're drying up. Grab them while you can. They age very well and who knows when he'll choose to release another run. It could years before you see them again once they're gone.
Joe k
02-15-2015, 11:40 PM
Hopefully Pete doesn't wait too long because they're drying up. Grab them while you can. They age very well and who knows when he'll choose to release another run. It could years before you see them again once they're gone.
Pete said if they dry up around here check out the West Coast
Pete said if they dry up around here check out the West Coast
Do you mean west coast vendors or the Verocu no1?
Joe k
02-15-2015, 11:44 PM
Do you mean west coast vendors or the Verocu no1?
West Coast vendors
Billb1960
02-16-2015, 12:35 AM
What's the difference between the Noellas and the Noellas Reserva?
AlanS
02-16-2015, 12:48 AM
What's the difference between the Noellas and the Noellas Reserva?
Joe k would you care to elaborate. thechasm442 where are you?
thechasm442
02-16-2015, 12:53 AM
j21 used to be my favorite "ass kicker" stick, i havent smoked one in probably a year though, next visit to the shop I am going to revisit that stick! while i am quoting Mr.Chasm, i aint forgot about you and your bday bomb buddy.....
Lol I did, time has flown fast this year! Funny thing about the J21, I actually tried it based on your positive remarks.
jp1979
02-16-2015, 12:59 AM
Lol I did, time has flown fast this year! Funny thing about the J21, I actually tried it based on your positive remarks.
thats funny... it is an awesome stick from what i remember, have kinda moved away from the "ass kickers" though, i do need to smoke one of these very soon now that we are talking about it.
What's the difference between the Noellas and the Noellas Reserva?
The Noella has a Habano Ecuador wrapper while the Reserva is wrapped in CT broadleaf.
Billb1960
02-16-2015, 01:19 AM
The Noella has a Habano Ecuador wrapper while the Reserva is wrapped in CT broadleaf.
Is there a significant difference in flavor?
thechasm442
02-16-2015, 01:33 AM
thats funny... it is an awesome stick from what i remember, have kinda moved away from the "ass kickers" though, i do need to smoke one of these very soon now that we are talking about it.
I've been going an entirely different way. At this point I can knock down 2 dark antano's in a row on an empty stomach. Bring on the ass kicking!
Is there a significant difference in flavor?
IMO yes. Broadleaf has a unique aroma and flavor.
Billb1960
02-16-2015, 01:47 AM
IMO yes. Broadleaf has a unique aroma and flavor.
Yeah I haven't met a Broadleaf wrapped cigar I haven't liked yet but I was looking at Smallbatch and all they have is the Noellas so I thought if the profile was similar I'd grab a 5er.
Theres nothing wrong with the regular Noella. Its just not broadleaf so the profile is a little different. All depends on what your looking for.