Is the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles a good cigar for beginners?

It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.

How strong is the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles?

The Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles is Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.

What does the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles taste like?

Expect cedar, white pepper, and cream, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.

What is the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles's rating?

Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 92/100 (2007). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.

What pairs well with the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles?

It pairs well with espresso, coffee, and dry sparkling wine. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.

How long does it take to smoke the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles?

Plan on about 35 minutes for the petit corona — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

Tatuaje · Havana VI

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Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles

A 4 5/8 x 42 Petit Corona in Tatuaje's Havana VI line — a quick, bright Ecuadorian Habano smoke with cedar, cream and white pepper. Ideal for a short break.

Strength

MediumSmoke time ~35 min

The short answer

The Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Nicaragua petit corona with a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Expect cedar, white pepper, and cream. Critics rate it 92/100.

Flavor profile

Earthy · Spice · Creamy · Herbal · Roast

Cedar White pepper Cream Floral Toast

Critic ratings

Cigar Aficionado

2007

92/100

Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.

The verdict

The Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Tatuaje's Havana VI line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) petit corona wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano at 4 5/8 in × 42.

On the palate, expect cedar, white pepper, and cream, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 35 minutes from light to nub.

It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 92/100 in 2007. It pairs naturally with espresso, coffee, and dry sparkling wine. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.

The Angeles is the small-format member of Tatuaje's Havana VI line, a 4 5/8 x 42 Petit Corona aimed at that classic short, elegant Cuban shape. It delivers the line's bright, aromatic character in a package you can finish in under an hour.

What it tastes like

Despite the modest size, this is a flavorful medium smoke. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and all-Nicaraguan core give you cedar and toast up front, a soft cream sweetness, and a light white-pepper lift on the finish. The thinner ring gauge concentrates the flavor and burns a touch warmer, so an unhurried pace keeps it smooth and balanced.

Who it's for

The Angeles is a perfect short-break cigar — enough complexity to satisfy experienced smokers, gentle enough for newcomers. It shines with espresso, black coffee, or a glass of dry sparkling wine. If you enjoy this style, the larger Havana VI Nobles is the natural next step, and our Cuban vs Nicaraguan breakdown explains the vintage-Havana flavor it's reaching for.

Squeezing one into a busy day? Log it in the Casa DNC app so you remember which quick smoke earned a repeat.

Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.

Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles — frequently asked

Is the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles a good cigar for beginners?: It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
How strong is the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles?: The Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles is Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
What does the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles taste like?: Expect cedar, white pepper, and cream, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
What is the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles's rating?: Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 92/100 (2007). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
What pairs well with the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles?: It pairs well with espresso, coffee, and dry sparkling wine. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
How long does it take to smoke the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles?: Plan on about 35 minutes for the petit corona — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

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