Rocky Patel's Java Red The 58 stands out with its chunky box-pressed parejo shape, measuring 5"x58. This Nicaraguan-made coffee-infused stick comes in boxes of 24 priced around $271. The dark Corojo/Criollo wrapper hugs Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos treated with Drew Estate's signature infusion process. Let's break down how this thick boy performs through a full smoke session.
The initial puffs blast with sweetened espresso and cherry syrup notes. Smoke production stays moderate despite the massive ring gauge. Ash holds firm in 1" segments with minimal canoeing. Slight tar buildup noticed near the cap after 15 minutes.
Cocoa powder and roasted almond emerge as core flavors. Burn line stays razor-sharp thanks to Drew Estate's tight construction. Throat feel gets creamier but the coffee infusion dominates - tobacco character plays second fiddle here. Retrohale shows faint cinnamon spice.
Flavors intensify into dark chocolate bitterness with lingering mocha aftertaste. Smoke turns warmer despite slow pacing. Last inch brings mild acidity resembling stale coffee grounds. Average total smoke time clocks 55-65 minutes.
Rolled at Drew Estate's Estelí factory using Nicaraguan filler tobaccos aged 2-3 years. The coffee infusion process occurs during final fermentation stage using Brazilian arabica bean extract. Box-pressed shape helps manage the thick 58-ring format without requiring constant relights.
