Let's talk about the Rocky Patel Edge Nicaragua Habano Toro - a box of 100 will set you back $747, packing 6"x52 full-bodied sticks rolled at RP's Esteli factory. This Nicaraguan puro rocks a shiny Habano wrapper from local farms, blending leaves from Esteli, Condega and Jalapa. Perfectly aged stock might show slight toothiness with that characteristic oily sheen. CA's 2015 #7 cigar still holds its ground as affordable muscle smoke.
The foot lights with black pepper spray and wet earth undertones. Dark chocolate emerges through cedar smoke, while the tight ash holds 1.5" before dropping. Watch that nicotine rush - newbies might get lightheaded here.
Espresso beans and charred oak take over as the burn line stays razor-sharp. Retrohale brings walnut skin bitterness balanced by faint brown sugar sweetness. Smoke output doubles, requiring slower pacing to avoid harshness.
Cinnamon heat spikes in last third with cream soda smoothness. Tar buildup starts at 45-minute mark - purge when the draw tightens. Leave the final inch unless you're chasing nicotine coma.
