The Rocky Patel Dark Star Sixty stands out with its bold 6x60 parejo shape, packing medium-strength flavors at $168.30 per box of 20. Wrapped in Honduran Corojo leaf with Nicaraguan binder and a blend of Honduran-Paraguayan fillers, this cigar targets smokers craving earthy complexity without overwhelming strength. Its milk chocolate-colored wrapper glistens with oil, hinting at the carefully aged tobacco within.
Hand-rolled at El Paraíso Factory in Danlí, Honduras since 2017, this modern facility handles tobacco from seedling to packaging. Their quality control ensures consistent draw and combustion - crucial for large-ring gauges.
First Third: Earthy undertones dominate with black coffee bitterness and woody notes. Medium smoke output allows flavor clarity without overwhelming the palate.
Middle Third: Leather emerges alongside caramel sweetness, balancing the initial earthiness. Burn line stays sharp with minimal touch-ups.
Final Third: Roasted nuts and cedar take over, maintaining smoothness despite some tar buildup near the cap. Ends with lingering dark cocoa aftertaste.
The Honduran-grown Corojo wrapper provides oily texture, while Nicaraguan binder adds structural integrity. Core fillers combine Honduran ligero leaves for depth with Paraguayan viso for combustion control. This multi-country blend achieves complexity uncommon in mid-priced cigars.
