Let's talk about Rocky Patel's Vintage 2003 Cameroon Torpedo - a 52-ring gauge torpedo measuring 6¼ inches that'll set you back about $10.60 per stick in boxes of 20. Wrapped in African Cameroon leaf aged since 2003, this Nicaraguan-packed figurado rolls out medium-strength smoke perfect for mid-day sessions. The El Paraiso factory in Honduras pumps these out with that signature Rocky Patel consistency.
The Cameroon wrapper delivers immediate baking spices - think nutmeg dusted over cedar planks. Smoke production stays moderate, with an oily sheen visible on the ash. Draw feels slightly snug but consistent, needing no corrections.
At the halfway mark, earthy Nicaraguan tobaccos emerge with damp soil notes. Retrohale brings out bitter cocoa powder and a faint black pepper tingle. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the tapered head.
Last third introduces leather tones and a mineral-like crispness. Strength creeps up to medium-plus territory. Some tar buildup occurs in the final inch - typical for torpedos, but manageable with purges.
Rolled at RP's El Paraiso factory in Danli, Honduras since 2017. The modern facility handles entire production from tobacco sorting to boxing. Nicaraguan fillers get paired with Dominican leaf for sweetness balance, all wrapped in that distinctive thin-veined Cameroon capa.
