Size: 6″ x 52
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown
Origin: Nicaragua
Ok, so I got this from a buddy and have been putting off smoking it for a while.
Here’s a blurb on this cigar from Cigar.com, “While creating the award winning Rocky Patel Decade blend in 2007, production was initially taking place in a small Esteli-based factory. However, after the first 10,000 cigars were rolled, it became apparent to the production manager that Rocky would not have enough of the aged tobaccos required to continue using this blend as Rocky Patel Decade. Rocky was then forced to create a new blend for Decade, leaving these 10,000 beautiful vintage cigars without a home…until the folks at Cigar.com stumbled upon them! These full-bodied cigars are available in 3 sizes and are carefully rolled using the finest Ecuadorian wrapper attainable, which imparts a variety of spicy undertones, along with notes of espresso and peat, while maintaing perfect balance.”
The draw is very loose, but the cigar is well rolled, not too spongy. The tastes I get after lighting is a slightly spicy woodiness. Tons of smoke billow out from every puff.
As I smoke it, it becomes creamier but there is a constant tanginess on the palate. Also I pick up coffee and milk chocolate notes.
The ash is very flaky, which I do not care for, but otherwise a good cigar.
Rating: 88 (B+)
