Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder: Secret
Filler: Secret
Size: 6 1/2 x 52
Price: $10.00
Feel: This cigar felt perfect in every way. Very smooth wrapper, no soft spots, felt like it was rolled very good.
First 1/3rd: Upon lighting this cigar, it had very a very strong spice to it with some hints of dark chocolate. It was very smooth and had no harshness whatsoever to it.
Second 1/3rd: So around here the spiciness wore off and just stayed with strong chocolate and leather flavors. Very smooth and creamy smoke, this cigar was really tasting very good.
Finish: Long finish with the leather notes definitely staying on the palate for a while.
Strength: I have smoked this cigar before and would probably say medium to full. However this one actually hit me a little harder than the previous decades. I would rate this as a full bodied cigar.
Draw: The draw was a little bit more loose than I like, buy definitely not a bad draw. It allowed to draw smoke with ease without ever burning hot.
Burn: Burn was very good, it was not razor sharp but I usually don’t expect them to be. Once it got past halfway the wrapper started burning a little wavy. It did not at all affect the enjoyment of this cigars
Smoke: Lots, and lots of thick white smoke. You could engulf yourself in the smoke of this cigar and did not ever have to struggle just to get some good smoke.
Ash: Held a pretty firm ash, before I just gave it a light tap. Nice and solid ash.
Overall Impression: I really enjoyed this smoke more than I have in the past. It was a pleasure to smoke it. I never had trouble with it at all. The burn stayed cool the whole cigar and the thick smoked really helped in getting the flavors. The spiciness in the beginning then along with the dark chocolate and leather made this very flavorful. The price tag is a little high but I do think It is one of Rocky Patel’s top cigars.
Appearance and Construction (20/20)
Flavor Profile (25/30)
Burn (22/25 )
Overall (23/25 )
Score: 90
My 5 star rating: 4 1/2 stars
