When that baby shower invitation arrives with a cigar-shaped accessory, Rocky Patel's 6x52 "It's a Boy!" Toro becomes the obvious choice. Packaged in gender reveal-ready boxes of 20 ($88.20/box), this Connecticut-wrapped stick rolls Nicaraguan fillers into celebration-grade smoking material. Don't let the "mild" label fool you - that silky wrapper hides enough complexity to keep veteran smokers engaged through hospital waiting room vigils.
The cold draw whispers sweet hay before ignition reveals toasted cashews and graham cracker crust. Smoke production stays modest - no cloud-chasing here - while a cinnamon kick develops at the 1" mark. Watch that burn line though; the delicate wrapper tends to canoe if rushed.
Flavors deepen as cream soda sweetness balances earthy undertones. Retrohales bring white pepper tingle without aggression. This section proves why Connecticut wrappers work for celebrations - approachable yet layered, like a well-mannered party guest who actually interests you.
At the band point, cedar notes emerge alongside baking spices. The last inch turns feisty with leather and black coffee, though nicotine remains gentle enough for sleep-deprived new parents. Pro tip: pair with lemonade to accentuate the citrusy finish.
The baby-blue band conceals minimal veins in the golden wrapper. Our samples (rested 6 weeks at 65% RH) required one touch-up each. Draw resistance sits in the Goldilocks zone - not airy, not plugged. While no box press here, the parejo shape feels substantial without being a jaw workout.
