Let's talk about the Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon Robusto - a box-pressed beauty with 8-year-aged wrapper leaves. This Honduran-made robusto measures 5.5"x50 and sits comfortably in the medium strength zone. At about $10.62 per stick (box of 20 for $212.40), it's positioned as an affordable daily smoke for those who appreciate Cameroon wrappers without breaking the bank.
The Cameroon wrapper shows decent oiliness with tight seams. Cold draw reveals sweet hay notes with a faint pepper tickle.
Initial puffs deliver cinnamon toast crunch vibes - think sweet wheat with baking spices. Smoke output stays medium, requiring deliberate draws. The burn line holds better than most Cameroon-wrapped sticks I've tried, though minor canoeing appears in humid conditions.
Transitions into nutty territory with cashew butter richness. Retrohale brings out oakiness that pairs well with coffee. Watch for nicotine build-up - milder than Nicaraguan puros but stronger than typical Dominican blends.
Cocoa powder bitterness emerges, balanced by lingering brown sugar sweetness. The last inch gets earthy with damp soil notes. I usually nub it around 70-minute mark before tar accumulates.
