The Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Broadleaf Perfecto delivers a punchy 60-minute session packed with Honduran Broadleaf sweetness. Measuring 4"x48 in its signature figurado shape, this Honduran-rolled stick transitions from chocolate-dipped espresso beans to roasted cedar notes like a flavor carousel. Box prices hover around $212 for 20 sticks - solid value for a 12-year-aged blend that kickstarted the Patel empire.
Pre-light aromas scream cocoa powder and barnyard earth. The cold draw pumps out black cherry sweetness that gets trampled by pepper spray on ignition. First inch delivers:
Mid-section shifts gear at the 25-minute mark. Smoke output doubles as the Broadleaf wrapper really sweats out its molasses. Look for:
Box-pressed cigars from El Paraiso factory show minimal veins. Draw tension varies between sticks - some require punch cut adjustment. Burn line holds steady despite Broadleaf's rep for canoeing. Final third develops noticeable tar buildup at nub.
