This torpedo-shaped smoke from Rocky Patel's Edge series comes in boxes of 50 cigars priced around $400.50. The 6"x52 figurado sports an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers - a milder version of their popular Edge line. Let's break down what makes this golf-course favorite tick.
The cold draw brings sweet hay notes. Initial puffs reveal creamy cashew butter with faint honey sweetness. Smoke production starts modest but builds steadily. Watch that perfect conical ash - holds through multiple taps.
Oatmeal cookie flavors emerge alongside white pepper spice. Nicaraguan tobacco backbone shows through without overwhelming. Draw remains effortless. The burn line needs minor correction around halfway point.
Roasted coffee beans take center stage with developing mineral notes. Despite mild strength rating, nicotine accumulates subtly. Last inch brings welcome leather accents but also slight bitterness - time to put it down.
Handrolled at RP's El Paraiso factory (established 2017), these showcase modern Honduran craftsmanship. The wrapper's delicate oil sheen requires 62-65% humidity storage. Out of 10 sampled, 2 needed draw tools - typical for torpedo shapes.
A solid daily smoke that outperforms its mild reputation. While not reaching Ashton's refinement, it offers better complexity than most Connecticut alternatives under $10/stick. Perfect for 90-minute sessions when you want flavor without fatigue.
