Packed in boxes of 22 sticks, the Rocky Patel Catch 22 Double Corona stuns with its 7.5" x 52 frame wrapped in oily Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf. This Honduran-Mexican blend cigar punches above its $5.58/stick price tag, delivering construction quality that'd make Cuban rollers nod in approval. First puffs reveal why this corona grande became Rocky's anniversary showpiece.
Cold Draw: Raisin sweetness with barnyard earthiness
Opens with cedar planks and black pepper spice, transitioning to roasted cashews by the 1-inch mark. Smoke output stays medium-bodied with perfect draw resistance. Ash holds firm in ¾" segments.
Cocoa powder emerges alongside the signature RP mineral twang. Retrohale carries baking spices - think cardamom and allspice rather than harsh pepper. Burn line stays razor-sharp without touchups.
Leather notes dominate as nicotine strength creeps to medium-full. Last inch brings molasses sweetness that counters the increasing peppery zing. Recommended to nub before heat intensifies past band point.
Rolled at El Paraíso factory in Honduras' Danlí region. This 2017-built facility uses hybrid techniques - aged tobaccos meet computerized humidity control. The binder's triple-seam construction explains its burn consistency.
Pair with Mexican cola (real cane sugar variant) to amplify the wrapper's natural sweetness. Avoid strong spirits that mask the nuanced transitions.
