Tatuaje Cigars

The Cult Nicaraguan Blend, Built With Don Pepin

Buy Tatuaje cigars in the UK for cult-favourite Nicaraguan tobacco: founded in 2003 by Pete Johnson working alongside legendary blender Don Pepin Garcia, Tatuaje was the first brand Garcia built from the ground up, and it remains one of the most respected names to come out of that partnership.

Tatuaje cigars are made using Nicaraguan tobacco from Estelí, with some lines rolled at Garcia's own factory and others at Johnson's in Miami. The result is a range that spans refined and mellow through to full-bodied, but always built with the same careful construction that made Garcia's name in the first place.

The name Tatuaje, Spanish for tattoo, reflects the brand's cult, slightly rebellious identity, reinforced by its skull-and-dagger logo. Lines like the Cabaiguan lean into Cuban-style construction and flavour, while the Miami-rolled releases carry a different character shaped by Johnson's own factory. It's a range built for smokers who already have opinions about cigars and want something with a bit of edge.

At Toro Puro, we carry Tatuaje, including the Cabaiguan No. 52, for smokers who already know their way around a Nicaraguan cigar and want something with real cult standing behind it. Curious to compare it against other Nicaraguan blends, try our Nicaraguan sampler.

Choosing your Tatuaje cigar

• Cabaiguan: Cuban-style construction, medium-to-full
• Look for Miami-rolled releases if you want the Pete Johnson factory character specifically

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FAQ

Who makes Tatuaje cigars?
Tatuaje was founded in 2003 by Pete Johnson in collaboration with Don Pepin Garcia, using Nicaraguan tobacco from Estelí.

Are Tatuaje cigars strong?
It depends on the line. Tatuaje's range spans mellow and refined through to full-bodied, so strength varies by blend.

What does the Tatuaje name and logo mean?
Tatuaje is Spanish for tattoo, reflected in the brand's skull-and-dagger logo, part of its cult, slightly rebellious identity within the cigar world.