Meet the Rocky Patel CSWC Robusto - a 5"x50 Nicaraguan powerhouse wrapped in oily Mexican San Andres leaf. Priced at $194.80 for 20 sticks, this full-bodied collaboration with the Cigar Smoking World Championship features dense ash formation and slow-burning mechanics perfect for competition-style smoking. The TaviCusa factory's rollers packed Honduran/Nicaraguan fillers to create what smokers call "the endurance athlete of robustos."
Initial light reveals black pepper kick with charred cedar notes. The tight draw produces medium smoke output - typical of competition-focused construction. Watch for sparkling mineral undertones that regulars call "Estelí terroir signature."
Sweetness emerges through cocoa powder and roasted coffee beans. Ash holds firm past 1.5" despite its sandstone appearance. Retrohale brings cinnamon heat without throat irritation - a nod to CSWC's slow-smoke requirements.
Leather and damp earth tones dominate as nicotine builds. The last inch develops bitter chocolate notes that pair well with espresso. Pro tip: smoke slower than 1mm/min burn rate to maximize flavor duration.
Hand-rolled at RP's boutique Tavicusa factory in Estelí (7M annual production). The maduro wrapper undergoes extended fermentation to achieve its obsidian color. Bonus fact: CSWC contestants receive special box codes tracking factory roll dates.
