Meet the Rocky Patel The Edge Corojo Short Robusto - a 4"x50 power-packed cigar with a Honduran Corojo Maduro wrapper aged for 5 years. Priced at $135 for 20 sticks, this Honduran-made puro punches above its weight class with Nicaraguan binder/filler combo. The dark oily wrapper promises boldness before you even light up, while the compact size delivers concentrated flavors perfect for those 60-minute smoke breaks.
First Third: Immediate black pepper kick transitions to burnt coffee grounds and charred oak. Substantial nicotine punch detectable in first 5 minutes. Smoke output leans medium despite the bold flavors.
Middle Third: Dark chocolate bitterness emerges, balancing the initial heat. Watch for occasional cinnamon spice flashes through the nose. Burn line stays razor-sharp without corrections.
Final Third: Leathery undertones take over with mineral-like finish. Tar buildup becomes noticeable past halfway mark - common in Corojo wrappers. Retrohale reveals hidden raisin sweetness.
Rolled at El Paraiso factory in Danlí (est. 2017) using Corojo from Jamastran valley. The vertical integration shows in consistent packing density - no soft spots despite the thick wrapper. RP's quality control team rejects 23% of these during production, mainly for wrapper blemishes.
