Review: RP OWR Corojo
This is my first review, so constructive criticism and suggestions will be appreciated. I did a search and there has been some discussion of them there, but never a formal review. Since someone suggested I review it, I decided to go for it. Another quick note, I read a few other reviews to try to get an idea of how they are done. However, I will probably take most of my reviewing queues from my experience in the wine world.
Basic Info
Name: Rocky Patel Old World Reserve
Size: Robusto, 5 1/2 x 52
Price: $9 from local B&M
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Corojo (Nicaraguan)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
I smoked this cigar a day or two ago, and it was the third time that I've smoked it. It was about 11pm on cool night, but not too cold. I opted to take the end wrapper off, though I've heard it can be smoked either way.
The cigar lit up easy, and stayed lit the entire time with no problem. The burn was even the entire time, which I was very thankful for, since a few crappy cigars I've had before never seemed to burn evenly which was a pain. I was very impressed with the overall construction of the cigar, it felt someone tight and well packed. Some cigars I've had give me the feeling that they are going to fall apart, but this one never gave me that feeling.
The ash stayed on for a long time, and since it was at night, allowed for that cool orange glow behind it.
My first taste was a strong caramel with hints of coffee and choclate (kind of like a caramel cappichino, I guess, without all of the sweetness). After smoking for about twenty minutes, I found the cigar also reminded me of salt-free pretzels, and this was actually the taste that I would peg on the cigar more than anything else.
Overall, this has been my favorite cigar that I've smoked, and since I've not smoked many, it's hard for me to give a valid comparison. The only other cigar that I've had that felt on this level was the Zino Platinum.
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