Meet the Rocky Patel Dark Star Short Star - a 4"x52 parejo-shaped beast that crams dark flavor intensity into a compact format. This Honduran-rolled stogie comes in boxes of 20 priced around $202, showcasing Rocky's signature San Andrés Maduro wrapper that's darker than a moonless night. Its short-and-stout profile makes it perfect when you need a 45-minute nicotine punch without commitment.
The cold draw kicks with damp earth and black pepper. Initial puffs deliver espresso grounds and 85% dark chocolate intensity through thick smoke. Burn starts even but watch for canoeing - the oily wrapper needs steady pacing.
Leather and charred oak take center stage around the 15-minute mark. Retrohales amp up white pepper spice while the Nicaraguan filler pushes nicotine strength to full territory. Expect dark cherry undertones battling through the earthiness.
Mineral notes emerge like licking a wrought-iron fence, accompanied by bitter cocoa nibs. Smoke becomes denser requiring slower draws. Most users nub it around the 45-minute mark when the tar buildup starts biting back.
Handrolled at Rocky's El Paraíso factory in Danlí, these dark fatties maintain consistent draw resistance despite their compact size. The triple-seam cap holds well through multiple relights. Let rest 6-8 months in humidor to mellow iron notes.
