This big boy of a cigar rolls into your humidor like a heavyweight contender. The Edge Maduro Howitzer packs a 70-ring gauge in its 7-inch frame - making it one of Rocky Patel's thickest offerings. Rolled at their El Paraiso factory in Honduras since 2017, it's become known for delivering serious flavor without breaking the bank at $225 per box of 20. Let's just say this Nicaraguan puro with Costa Rican maduro wrapper isn't for the faint-hearted.
The oily San Andrés maduro wrapper feels like textured leather. First light hits you with bold coffee grounds and black pepper - classic Nicaraguan punch. By the inch mark, earth tones mellow into walnut sweetness. Watch for tar buildup past the band; this fatty's 90-minute smoke time demands patience.
The triple cap holds up to punch cuts. Burn line stays razor-straight for the first half thanks to aged filler tobaccos. Watch for occasional canoeing in humid conditions - that 70-ring needs proper dryboxing. Ash holds firm in inch-long segments with salt-and-pepper layering.
San Andrés wrapper from Mexico's volcanic soil meets Nicaraguan fillers aged 5+ years. Rolled in Honduras' El Paraiso factory where they keep relative humidity at 68% year-round. Unlike Cuban cousins, this New World blend skips subtlety for upfront power.
