Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Broadleaf Toro - the box-pressed heavyweight in Nicaraguan cigars - comes loaded with 20 sticks of Honduran Broadleaf goodness priced at $209.10 per box. This 6.5"x52 parejo packs medium strength from 12-year-aged wrapper leaves, rolled at the El Paraíso factory where RP's magic happens. First-timers notice its coarse wrapper texture before lighting, while regulars appreciate the reliable construction that holds firm ash through multiple tastings.
First Third: Immediate black pepper kick mellows into roasted nuts after 15 minutes. The Broadleaf wrapper delivers dark chocolate undertones with visible smoke output - about 1.5cm ash retention before first drop.
Middle Third: Transition to earthy core around 40-minute mark. Nicaraguan fillers push through cedar notes while maintaining 60-minute burn time. Watch for irregular burn lines needing correction in humid climates.
Final Third: Coffee bean bitterness emerges past the band. Tar buildup starts at 75-minute mark - novice smokers might want to stop here. Seasoned smokers power through for leathery finish with 90% wrapper intact.
Hand-rolled at RP's El Paraíso facility in Honduras since 2017. The 600-worker factory maintains 65-68% humidity during production - you'll notice the consistent bunching when cutting. Quality control rejects 18-22% of wrappers for color inconsistency, explaining the uniform dark chocolate hue across boxes.
