The Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Corojo Robusto packs serious character into its box-pressed 5½" x54 frame. This Honduran-made stick comes in boxes of 20, featuring an oily Corojo wrapper that glistens like well-polished leather. Don't let the "Reserve" name fool you - at under $10 per cigar, it's surprisingly approachable for daily smoking while maintaining boutique-level craftsmanship.
The cold draw serves roasted almonds before ignition. Initial puffs deliver black pepper kick with cinnamon undertones, settling into earthier territory by the ½" mark. Retrohales push through cedar planks dipped in espresso - classic Corojo behavior but smoother than expected.
Smoke thickens around the band, revealing unsweetened cocoa and cashew butter notes. The burn line stays sharp despite the 54-ring girth. Watch for intermittent white pepper flashes through the nose that keep things lively without becoming harsh.
Entering the last third introduces charred oak and mineral qualities. While nicotine stays manageable, tannic dryness creeps in past the nub. Most smokers clip it at 1½" remaining to avoid bitterness buildup.
Rolled at Rocky's Paraiso factory in Honduras, these show consistent oil distribution across the wrapper. Some 2023 boxes had slightly tight draws - drybox for 6-8 hours if your specimen feels firm. The box-press holds shape beautifully, never turning soggy even in humid conditions.
