The Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Broadleaf Churchill comes in classic 7x48 parejo format, priced at $206.10 for boxes of 20. This Honduran-made cigar features a 12-year-aged Honduran Broadleaf wrapper hugging Nicaraguan binder and hybrid filler tobaccos. As the first blend released after the brand's 21st-century rebranding, it sets the standard for construction quality with its oily, toothy exterior and firm pack density.
Cold draw releases raisin sweetness. Initial light brings charred oak and baking spices with medium smoke output. Ash holds firmly for 1.5 inches before first drop. Retrohale reveals black pepper that's more assertive than typical medium-bodied cigars.
Cocoa powder emerges after 30 minutes, balancing the spice. Burn line stays razor-sharp without correction. Creamy texture develops with roasted coffee bean undertones. Smoke density increases slightly, requiring slower draws to prevent overheating.
Leather and mineral notes dominate the last third. Sweetness transitions to molasses with faint licorice hints. Strength climbs to medium-full in final inch. Recommend purging at 70% completion to avoid bitterness from oil buildup.
Rolled at RP's El Paraíso factory in Danlí, Honduras since 2017. The modern 35,000 sq ft facility uses bale-aged tobaccos sorted through six quality control checkpoints. Each Churchill takes approximately 45 minutes to bunch and roll using the entubado method.
