Let's cut straight to this firecracker from Rocky Patel. The Vintage 1990 Broadleaf Juniors comes in stubby 4"x38 parejos that punch above their weight class. At $3.73 per stick (box of 50), these Honduran-made puros deliver Connecticut Broadleaf's signature chewiness in a compact format. Rolled at the El Paraiso factory since 2017, these cigars carry that bold earthiness Rocky's fans crave.
Cold draw serves damp earth with molasses sweetness. Initial puffs blast black chocolate and roasted nuts through that signature Broadleaf spice - think white pepper sneaking up your sinuses. Smoke output stays moderate, perfect for nose exhales.
The Nicaraguan core flexes here. Leather tones emerge alongside espresso bitterness, balanced by that persistent maduro sweetness. Ash holds firm past the halfway mark, though quick puffers might catch some heat build-up.
Dark cocoa returns with charred oak undertones. Tar starts accumulating around the 30-minute mark - classic Broadleaf behavior. Smart move to nub it before the last inch unless you dig that campfire aftertaste.
The oily Honduran wrapper shows minimal veins - impressive for Broadleaf. Triple-seam caps survived my V-cut without flaking. Burn required one touch-up during transition phases, typical for small-ring gauges. Box date codes suggest 6+ months aging before shipping.
Pair with black coffee or bourbon to cut through the sweetness. Morning smokers - let these acclimate in your humidor first. That Broadleaf needs humidity around 65% to avoid tunneling in such a narrow format.
