Name: Rocky Patel Edge B52 Maduro

Country: Honduras

Shape: Parejo

Size: (4 1/2 inches x 60)

Strength: Full

We’re talking about a fat, full-bodied, maduro cigar. I paired it with black American coffee and got strong flavors of earth, leather, and all sorts spices. It burned well, and it had a decent draw.

I wouldn’t say it was the best Rocky Patel cigar I’ve ever smoked. I didn’t enjoy the first third as much as I would have liked. The notes danced inharmoniously in my mouth. It was as if I was tasting chaos. But my taste buds adjusted shortly after, and I started enjoying the overall experience the B52 had to offer.

I had my well-deserved alone time on the balcony, and the B52 kept me company.

As I let the cigar burn adagio, I wrote in my journals and thought about the meaning of life.

Name: Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro Toro

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Box-Pressed

Size: Toro (6 inches x 52)

Strength: Medium to Full

Great construction. Attractive. Powerful. I especially enjoyed the final third of this cigar when it became strong and full-bodied. A harmony of strong nutty, chocolaty, and woody notes flirted with my palate. The draw was always excellent. The burn was always even. I smoked it in the lounge and paired it with espresso and sparkling water. I was in good company, too, which made the experience even better.

Name: El Septimo Small Sabor Blue

Country: Costa Rica

Size: (3 1/2 inches x 54)

Strength: Mild

A mild-bodied cigar. A good smoke to conclude the night with.

Although small, it burned slowly and lasted for about an hour. The draw was firm. But it produced an alluring, see-through smoke, and I kept on wanting more.

Overall, it was pretty straightforward throughout. Nothing too complex. The notes I got from it were subtle and shy.

I paired it with Johnnie Walker Black Label, and it was alright. The night was good.