Rocky Patel Sixty Sixty stands out as a 6x60 Gordo celebrating the brand's 60th anniversary. This Nicaraguan puro features an oily Mexican San Andres wrapper aged minimally two years post-roll. The vibrant orange band pops against the dark maduro leaf, catching eyes in any humidor.
Cold draw releases damp earth notes. Initial light brings charred oak and molasses sweetness. Smoke production stays moderate despite the thick ring gauge. Ash holds firm for 1.5" before dropping.
Cocoa powder emerges at the halfway point, mixing with black pepper spice that tingles the nose. Retrohale reveals hazelnut undertones. Burn line stays razor-sharp without corrections.
Leather and espresso dominate as tar accumulates near the band. Nicotine strength builds noticeably - casual smokers might nub it early. Lingering finish carries cured meat savoriness.
Rolled at TaviCusa factory in Estelí, these cigars show consistent bunching. Three samples tested had draw resistance ranging from 6-7/10 (1=plugged, 10=wind tunnel). Cap construction allows clean punches but struggles with V-cutters due to the massive ring gauge.
