I just wanted to jump in and mention that this is the truest definition of a small batch and truthfully warrants the price more than any of my other cigars. Honestly way more than all the $20+ cigars on the market that aren't even small batch.....Most are bullshit vintages and many are regular production, buy all you want every day of the week for $30.
Yes I make a lot of fun small production products and most I could reproduce again and again because they are just different blends and different sizes. The Monster is a good example. I could make Frank again but I have moved on to the next year Monster.
This cigar, I can't make ever again. I don't have anymore 2008 tobacco from La Estrella to work with....I can repeat the size but I need to move on to the next vintage crop.....
This is just like a wine. You can't make anymore 2005 vintage wine with 2006 grapes.
Monsters and the custom retailer projects I make are fun ways to promote the brand, reward retailers and give the consumers a twist on the normal Tatuaje. This project is serious shit that I put my blood into. Something real and honest in the cigar business.....
Sorry for the rant.....
Pete
BTW, I want to thank everyone that has taken a chance on me and my first vintage. I promise to work hard to make this and future vintages unique experiences in cigar smoking.