Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin 2025: The Cult Classic Is Back on the Block

Tatuaje’s devoted fans have been buzzing since word leaked that the Pork Tenderloin—one of the most sought-after pork‐themed cigars ever rolled—is making its triumphant return in 2025. First launched as a Gloucester Street Cigars exclusive in 2010, the cigar quickly achieved unicorn status, surfacing only in fleeting reprises (2016, 2017) and in the Mexican-wrapped Lomo de Cerdo variant. This year, brand owner Pete Johnson is honoring the original recipe with a limited 5,000-bundle run (125,000 cigars total) that ships nationwide just ahead of the PCA Trade Show.

What Makes the Pork Tenderloin Special?

Blend & Format – A rugged, toothy Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper hugs double Nicaraguan binders and Nicaraguan long-fillers, rolled into a 5 ⅛ × 52 Robusto Extra format.
Factory Pedigree – Like so many Tatuaje limiteds, production is entrusted to My Father Cigars S.A. in Estelí, guaranteeing meticulous construction and Garcia family fermentation discipline.
Throwback Packaging – Each bundle arrives wrapped in butcher paper with a produce-style label, echoing the deli-counter gag that sparked the name in 2010. New for 2025, every stick finally sports a bold red-and-white band—no more guessing which naked cigar is your precious Tenderloin.
Limited Allocation – MSRP is $13 per cigar ($325 per 25-count bundle), and once those 5,000 bundles are gone, the recipe heads back to the freezer.

Tasting Notes: Meat-Lovers’ Umami in Cigar Form

From the cold draw om the Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin you’ll pick up dark cocoa, prunes, and a whiff of mesquite. Once lit, the broadleaf sweetness hits first—think molasses over charred oak—followed by a peppery Nicaraguan surge that evokes dry rub on barbecue. Mid-smoke, the profile deepens into espresso, black cherry, and smoked brisket, while a subtle mineral note keeps the palate refreshed. In the finale, leather, earth, and a touch of hickory linger on the long finish, reminding you why this cigar became a cult legend in the first place.