Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 - Robusto
 

https://www.rockypatel.com/cigar/vintage-1990/

So, I picked up a 10 pack of these going back years ago remembering really liking these cigars back then. I've smoked one and really enjoyed it and now that it's had some time to rest i feel it's time to review it. I've always enjoyed rocky patel's cigars and have met him at a couple herfs before. I remember him giving us the new vintage 92 with the 60RG before it's formal release and then drinking a mojito with him afterwards. I think i handed him a Monte #2 if my memory serves correct. He graciously accepted it so he's not a "I only smoke NC" snob either. So without further delay let's give this cigar a proper review!

Wrapper: A dark Oily broadleaf wrapper with some veins, single capped.

Prelight/Draw: Prelight aromas are cinnamon and chocolate. Draw is perfect with immediate flavors of chocolate

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Chocolate, cinnamon, burnt marshmallow, earthiness, deep campfire, Now this is what an earthy cigar should taste like, Finish is oily and coats the mouth, dried fruits, This is what I expected the CAO Arcana firewalker to taste like, Some spice, Has a fragrant soap undertone, coffee,

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earthiness, chocolate, cinnamon, campfire, vanilla, burnt marshmallow, still has a nice oily finish, white pepper, some spice, hint of salt, coffee, Pepper, hints of cayenne, cedar,

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earthiness, campfire, dark chocolate, vanilla, espresso, hints of salt, pepper, spice, dried fruits, cedar,

Ash/Burn: Ash held well and was well packed. The burn was uneven and needed a lot of touching up unfortunately to an otherwise good cigar.

Final Thoughts: So, this was a very pleasant cigar compared to the CAO Arcana Firewalker yesterday. Flavors started sweet with milk chocolate and burnt marshmallow then developing into a more earthy cigars with campfire flavor notes. All in all and very nice experience and happily recommend this cigar. I would buy another 10 pack in an instant and so should you burn issues aside. So, that's my review and final thoughts on this cigar. I hope you have a blessed day! God bless you all!

Re: Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 - Robusto
 

Thanks for another great review, Jason, and please pardon me if I decline. :)

Re: Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 - Robusto
 

It's been several years since I've smoked one of these. I enjoyed them back in the day. I might have to pick up a fiver to check them out again.