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Rocky Patel Autumm Collection 2008
Size: 5 x 52 rg Robusto
Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Honduran
Strength: Medium (was mild to me)
My expectation of this cigar were fairly low, as the few reviews I have read on it were less than spectacular. Initial inspection of it did, however, show that the cigar was well constructed, as it sported a very smooth wrapper devoid of any tooth, though it did have a patchwork of veins throughout. It had a good heavy feel to it, and a nice firm feel when squeezed but not hard, which would indicated a possibility of a plugged stick. The bunching in the foot was nicely done, but the cap was poorly done and very rough looking.
On smelling the foot, I could faintly detect a sweet, cinnamon like scent, and after clipping the end to take the customary prelight draw I caught a faint, muted sweet taste. I toasted the foot, took a couple deep pulls, and was greeted by a surprisingly pleasant pepper spice on the back of the tounge, as well as flavors of toasted bread and a creaminess. Perhaps this cigar is going to surprise me! The draw was spot on, and the burn was razor sharp, revealing a dark gray and black ash that fell after the first inch and a half. About a third of the way in, the flavors were very consistent, save for a hint of toasted nuts that had crept in. The draw grew a little tighter, but not enough to be a negative. Tons of billowing, pleasantly sweet smoke was being produced at this point. A woodiness then showed up, which was complimenting the other flavors very well. I was actually enjoying this cigar, though it isn't the most complex one I have had, and the flavors were there but a little muted. This cigar was said to be of a medium-full strength, but I found it quite mild.
Halfway in the cigar took a turn for the worst, with a glue like flavor coming out that drowned out all the other flavors. I purged, and smoked it for another inch hoping that it would change, but alas it did not. I chucked it, took a swig of coke, and headed back inside.
This cigar started off nicely, despite the mildness of it, and perhaps with some time it would have evolved into something rather nice. For the price, I doubt I will pick up another one, though if I was given another I would still smoke it. I'm glad my expectations were not high for this cigar, as I would have been dissapointed.
Size: 5 x 52 rg Robusto
Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Honduran
Strength: Medium (was mild to me)
My expectation of this cigar were fairly low, as the few reviews I have read on it were less than spectacular. Initial inspection of it did, however, show that the cigar was well constructed, as it sported a very smooth wrapper devoid of any tooth, though it did have a patchwork of veins throughout. It had a good heavy feel to it, and a nice firm feel when squeezed but not hard, which would indicated a possibility of a plugged stick. The bunching in the foot was nicely done, but the cap was poorly done and very rough looking.
On smelling the foot, I could faintly detect a sweet, cinnamon like scent, and after clipping the end to take the customary prelight draw I caught a faint, muted sweet taste. I toasted the foot, took a couple deep pulls, and was greeted by a surprisingly pleasant pepper spice on the back of the tounge, as well as flavors of toasted bread and a creaminess. Perhaps this cigar is going to surprise me! The draw was spot on, and the burn was razor sharp, revealing a dark gray and black ash that fell after the first inch and a half. About a third of the way in, the flavors were very consistent, save for a hint of toasted nuts that had crept in. The draw grew a little tighter, but not enough to be a negative. Tons of billowing, pleasantly sweet smoke was being produced at this point. A woodiness then showed up, which was complimenting the other flavors very well. I was actually enjoying this cigar, though it isn't the most complex one I have had, and the flavors were there but a little muted. This cigar was said to be of a medium-full strength, but I found it quite mild.
Halfway in the cigar took a turn for the worst, with a glue like flavor coming out that drowned out all the other flavors. I purged, and smoked it for another inch hoping that it would change, but alas it did not. I chucked it, took a swig of coke, and headed back inside.
This cigar started off nicely, despite the mildness of it, and perhaps with some time it would have evolved into something rather nice. For the price, I doubt I will pick up another one, though if I was given another I would still smoke it. I'm glad my expectations were not high for this cigar, as I would have been dissapointed.
