The Rocky Patel DBS Sixty brings a bold 6x60 gordo format to the table with its Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper hugging a blend of Nicaraguan and Pennsylvania Broadleaf tobaccos. This box-pressed parejo delivers 90+ minutes of medium-bodied smoke that's surprisingly approachable despite its "Double Broadleaf Selection" moniker. At $414 per box of 20, it's positioned as an affordable daily driver for broadleaf lovers.
First Third: Immediate black pepper kick mellows into roasted coffee beans and bittersweet chocolate. The Pennsylvania broadleaf adds earthy undertones with minimal sweetness.
Middle Third: Baking spices emerge - cinnamon and nutmeg dominate as the smoke develops leathery textures. Retrohale reveals toasted almond nuances.
Final Third: Charred oak and espresso notes take over. Some tartness develops near the nub with increased nicotine presence. Burn stays sharp until last inch.
Rolled at Tavicusa factory in Nicaragua, these showed consistent oil distribution on the dark maduro wrapper. Triple caps held firm during cutting. Draw resistance varied slightly between samples - 2/5 needed corrective measures. Ash formation averaged 1.5" before dropping.
Priced 15-20% below similar maduro gordos, the DBS Sixty makes sense for smokers wanting big ring gauge experience without Cuban-level commitment. While not as refined as Oliva's Melanio series, it compensates with rugged broadleaf authenticity. Best paired with espresso or aged rum.
