Rocky Patel LB1 Sixty stands out with its bold 6x60 "Gordo" format, packing Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos in an Ecuador Habano wrapper. Priced at $216.90 per box of 20, this limited batch cigar offers medium-bodied complexity that grows on you like a well-aged bourbon. The metallic copper band gives it that special occasion vibe, though I'd smoke this daily if my wallet allowed.
The first third hits with black coffee bitterness and burnt caramel sweetness - like that perfect espresso shot with a sugar crust. Smoke production surprised me, thicker than expected from a 60-ring gauge. Ash held strong for two inches before dropping into my ashtray.
Mid-section shifts gears with dry cedar and white pepper spice. I got this cinnamon-like tingle on the retrohale that pairs stupidly well with cold brew coffee. Burn stayed razor-sharp here, no touch-ups needed. The Jamastran Valley binder really shines through in this phase.
Final third brings leather and dark chocolate notes. Smoke gets creamier but watch out - nicotine buildup creeps up faster than you'd expect for a medium-strength stick. I nubbed it down to 1.5", though most might stop at 2".
Hands-down the most consistent Rocky Patel stick I've had. Triple caps stayed intact, no wrapper unraveling even in 65% humidity. Box code showed 6 months age - fresh enough for immediate smoking but could benefit from another year in the humi.
