This is my first attempt at a review. I'm planning on keeping a notebook of reviews in this format so please let me know if there is any information missing that could be useful later.
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto 5.5X50
About this stick:
From the manufacturer “A perfect balance of flavor, complexity & richness, this very smooth earthy smoke has notes of cedar & espresso. With a 12 year old Honduran Broadleaf wrapper and a 7 year old filler and binder, this cigar is mild to medium bodied.”
Pre-Light Characteristics
Date Acquired
July 14th 2008
Date Enjoyed
July 15, 2008 (I’m impatient what can I say?)
Appearance
Tasty! Wrapper is in good condition with no large veins visible
Pre-light draw
The cap exploded when I cut it so I was a little concerned. The pre-light draw was fine which was a relief because my tupperdor was a little overly humid.
Enjoyment
1st 1/3
This cigar has a very smooth and mild tobacco flavor. I do not detect any spice or peppery flavors at all. Nice even burn with a tight white ash. I would put this cigar on the mild side of medium bodied.
2nd 1/3
The burn is a little uneven but nothing to worry about – it may be from my rookie handling. I can also detect a very mild hint of a peppery spice mixed with a more rich tobacco flavor. The cigar picks up to a more medium body during the middle third.
3rd 1/3
The burn is a little more uneven than before but still not terrible. Again, the burn may be attributable to rookie handling. The uneven burn certainly didn’t keep me from smoking it to the end. Still has a very rich yet mild tobacco flavor. The hint of spice has faded away.
Smoking time: 75 Minutes (Approx.)
Band (The band will be pasted below on the print version)
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto 5.5X50
About this stick:
From the manufacturer “A perfect balance of flavor, complexity & richness, this very smooth earthy smoke has notes of cedar & espresso. With a 12 year old Honduran Broadleaf wrapper and a 7 year old filler and binder, this cigar is mild to medium bodied.”
Pre-Light Characteristics
Date Acquired
July 14th 2008
Date Enjoyed
July 15, 2008 (I’m impatient what can I say?)
Appearance
Tasty! Wrapper is in good condition with no large veins visible
Pre-light draw
The cap exploded when I cut it so I was a little concerned. The pre-light draw was fine which was a relief because my tupperdor was a little overly humid.
Enjoyment
1st 1/3
This cigar has a very smooth and mild tobacco flavor. I do not detect any spice or peppery flavors at all. Nice even burn with a tight white ash. I would put this cigar on the mild side of medium bodied.
2nd 1/3
The burn is a little uneven but nothing to worry about – it may be from my rookie handling. I can also detect a very mild hint of a peppery spice mixed with a more rich tobacco flavor. The cigar picks up to a more medium body during the middle third.
3rd 1/3
The burn is a little more uneven than before but still not terrible. Again, the burn may be attributable to rookie handling. The uneven burn certainly didn’t keep me from smoking it to the end. Still has a very rich yet mild tobacco flavor. The hint of spice has faded away.
Smoking time: 75 Minutes (Approx.)
Band (The band will be pasted below on the print version)
