Celebrating 15 years of cigar craftsmanship, the Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary Torpedo delivers medium-full intensity in a sleek 6 1/4" x 52 figurado format. Priced at $241.20 per box of 20, this Nicaraguan puro features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with double binders and triple-seam cap construction. The silver-banded torpedoes aged at Rocky's TaviCusa factory in Estelí earned a 93 CA rating, blending spice and sweetness in perfect harmony for intermediate smokers.
First Third: Immediate black pepper kick transitions to dark roast coffee with cedar undertones. Voluminous smoke output contrasts surprisingly smooth draw.
Middle Third: Nicaraguan binder reveals its sweet side - caramelized nuts and baking spices emerge beneath persistent cocoa base notes.
Final Third: Dark chocolate bitterness balances maple syrup sweetness, developing subtle leather notes. Watch temperature control past midpoint to avoid tar buildup.
Rolled at Rocky's boutique TaviCusa factory producing 7 million cigars annually. Jalapa-grown ligero leaves provide the nicotine backbone, while Jamastran-seco tobaccos contribute baking spice complexity. The dark Ecuadorian wrapper undergoes 18-month fermentation for optimal combustion.
