Let's cut straight to the chase with Rocky Patel's Sun Grown Sixty - a 6x60 bruiser that demands attention. This Honduran-made cigar packs Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers wrapped in 5-year-aged Ecuadorian sun-grown leaf. At $11 per stick (box of 20 for $223), it's positioned as a premium daily driver for medium-full enthusiasts who like their smoke sessions marathon-length.
Cold draw brings damp earth and fermented sweetness. Initial puffs hit with black pepper spice that tingles the tongue - classic Nicaraguan punch. The dark roasted coffee emerges mid-inch, accompanied by dry cedar notes. Smoke output is medium density here.
At the halfway point, the sharp edges smooth into melted butter texture. Cocoa powder mixes with cashew nuttiness, while the retrohale develops cinnamon kick. Watch for occasional tar buildup needing a purge around the 40-minute mark.
The last third introduces charred steak crust flavors with a molasses undertone. Leather tones emerge but never turn bitter if kept at 65% humidity. Strength ramps up noticeably - novice smokers might want to tap out here while veterans enjoy the nicotine rush.
Rolled at El Paraíso factory in Danli - same facility producing RP's Decade and Vintage lines. The 2017-opened plant runs strict moisture controls (62-64% RH during rolling) contributing to the cigar's renowned combustion consistency. Each torcedor handles 80-100 cigars daily under UV-filtered lighting.
