Meet the Rocky Patel Edge A-10 Robusto - a barber pole styled stogie that's been fueling cigar debates since its 10th anniversary release. This 5.5" x 50 robusto packs Honduran binder leaves around Panamanian and Nicaraguan filler, dressed in dual Corojo/Maduro wrapper stripes. At $157.50 per box of 20, it's become an unexpected daily driver for medium-full smokers who dig complex flavors without formal ceremony.
The initial puffs deliver espresso bitterness with black pepper spice, tempered by the Maduro wrapper's molasses sweetness. Smoke production stays moderate - no choking clouds here. Watch that burn line though; the dual wrappers can create slight canoeing if rushed.
Panamanian fillers come alive with roasted cashews and cedar notes. The nicotine punch starts flexing - about 70% through you'll feel that familiar tingle behind the eyes. Ash holds strong in compact, salt-pepper layers.
Here's where the Nicaraguan ligero shows its teeth. Dark cocoa dominates as the smoke turns creamier, though some report mineral bitterness. Most users tap out with 1.5" left due to intensifying strength.
Rolled at Rocky's Honduran flagship El Paraiso factory since 2017. This 28,000㎡ facility handles everything from tobacco aging to box pressing. The barber pole wrapping requires specialized torcedores - each worker completes about 100 cigars daily under climate-controlled conditions.
Dry-box for 48 hours before smoking. The Maduro strips tend to retain moisture, and a little airtime helps balance the burn between wrapper types. Pair with cold brew coffee to amplify the inherent cocoa notes.
