Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

Today, KC and I ('Brothers From Another Mother!') sampled a Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Torpedo (6.1" x 52). A blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan Ligero draped in a natural Broadleaf wrapper from Honduras. Don’t let the dark wrapper fool you. The Honduran Broadleaf wrapper has softened in strength over the 12 years yet gained in complexity and flavor. It’s mild- to medium-body cigar with a nutty, caramel essence. A really enjoyable, complex smooth-rich flavor. The Vintage 1990 features the unrivaled accolades of a 92 rating and twice being named to the Top 25 Cigars of the Year in Cigar Aficionado.

Had this wonderful cigar with a glass of Maker's Mark & Coke. I had the second cigar with a Red Stripe. I would highly recommend this cigar (90 out of 100). Next time have it with the bourbon!

Presentation: Nice tight wrapper, firm, small but noticeable veins in excellent condition.

Upon Lighting: Nice smooth beginning. A smooth nutty, wood, spice flavor.
Draw: Excellent.
Smoke: Excellent.
Burn: Excellent.
Flavor: Excellent. Medium start.

Middle of Cigar:
Draw: Excellent.
Smoke: Excellent.
Burn: Excellent.
Flavor: Excellent. More medium to medium/full.

Finish of Cigar:
Draw: Excellent.
Smoke: Excellent.
Burn: Excellent.
Flavor: Excellent. Medium/full. Strong finish that you want to smoke to the nub!