Let's talk about this box of 20 Rocky Patel Number 6 Coronas - 6" long with 44 ring gauge sticks that'll set you back $177.30. Wrapped in Honduran Corojo leaf and rolled at the El Paraiso factory, this 2020 Cigar Aficionado Top 10 winner punches above its weight class. The "Number 6" name comes straight from tobacco sorting sessions where batch #6 tobacco kept stealing the show.
The cold draw serves up earth and baking spices. Initial puffs deliver cedar and black pepper with a touch of nutmeg - classic Honduran Corojo kickoff. Smoke production's moderate but consistent, burning even right out the gate.
At the halfway point, the Nicaraguan filler takes center stage. Roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate emerge, backed by a caramel sweetness that keeps the profile balanced. Watch the ash - holds strong for about 1.5" before dropping.
Last inch brings leather and crushed red pepper notes. Some reviewers report slight bitterness here, but proper humidor time (aim for 65% RH) minimizes this. Nik hit stays manageable - no head spins unless you power puff.
Rolled at Rocky's El Paraiso facility in Danli - the same factory pumping out RP Sun Grown and Decade lines. They use hydro-powered processing and age tobacco in cedar vaults. Pro tip: Let these rest 6-8 weeks after shipping for peak performance.
