Is the Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas 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 Artistas?

The Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas 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 Artistas taste like?

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

What is the Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas's rating?

Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 91/100 (2014). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.

What pairs well with the Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas?

It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and pale ale. 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 Artistas?

Plan on about 70 minutes for the torpedo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

Tatuaje · Havana VI

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Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas

The 6 1/8 x 52 Torpedo of Tatuaje's Havana VI — a bright, medium Ecuadorian Habano blend with cedar, toasted nuts and a floral lift. A relaxed, refined figurado.

Strength

MediumSmoke time ~70 min

The short answer

The Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Nicaragua torpedo with a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Expect cedar, white pepper, and toasted nuts. Critics rate it 91/100.

Flavor profile

Earthy · Spice · Roast · Herbal · Creamy

Cedar White pepper Toasted nuts Floral Cream

Critic ratings

Cigar Aficionado

2014

91/100

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

The verdict

The Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Tatuaje's Havana VI line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) torpedo wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano at 6 1/8 in × 52.

On the palate, expect cedar, white pepper, and toasted nuts, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.

It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 91/100 in 2014. It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and pale ale. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.

The Artistas is the figurado of Tatuaje's Havana VI line, a 6 1/8 x 52 Torpedo with a tapered head. It carries the line's bright, vintage-Cuban-inspired profile in a longer format that stretches out the experience.

What it tastes like

This is a smooth, medium-bodied smoke under an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Nicaraguan double binder and filler. The tapered head focuses the smoke, leading with cedar and toasted nuts, a floral aromatic quality, and a soft cream sweetness, all lifted by gentle white pepper. The extra length lets the flavors evolve, staying balanced and elegant from light to nub. Construction is dependable, and a clean cut on the point gives an easy draw.

Who it's for

A torpedo can feel intimidating, but the Artistas is friendly enough for everyday smoking once you've learned to cut it — our how to cut a cigar guide covers figurados. It's lovely with coffee, an aged rum, or a pale ale. Fans of the bright Havana VI character will also like the Nobles, and our Cuban vs Nicaraguan piece sets the context.

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

Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas — frequently asked

Is the Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas 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 Artistas?: The Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas 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 Artistas taste like?: Expect cedar, white pepper, and toasted nuts, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
What is the Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas's rating?: Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 91/100 (2014). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
What pairs well with the Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas?: It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and pale ale. 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 Artistas?: Plan on about 70 minutes for the torpedo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

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