Name: Rocky Patel Disciple Sixty

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: Double Toro (6 inches x 60)

Strength: Medium to Full

I paired this beauty with an espresso and smoked it by the pool. Overall, it was a good experience, and I can confidently say that I would definitely smoke the Rocky Patel Disciple again.

Branding: I love how this cigar is packaged. It’s such an attractive stick. The bands, the colors, the name, everything. I love the name. “Disciple” sounds religious, deep, and powerful.

Construction: Masterfully rolled, no soft spots, no weaknesses.

Pre-light: How can I describe it? It smelled like the inside of a medieval Catholic church. Old wood. Cold stones. Petrichor. Freshly baked bread.

Cut: Straight cut. Like almost always.

Burn: Even burn. But I still had to fix it a couple of times. It was a windy day.

Duration: 90 minutes.

Draw: Good. Could have been a little better.

Smoke: Flirtatious. Serpentine.

Ash: Good.

Flavor: Dark cocoa, earth, pink peppercorn, and oak.

Name: Rocky Patel Edge Nicaraguan Toro

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: Toro (6 inches x 52)

Strength: Medium to Full

I paired this stick with Johnnie Walker Black Label. I’d like to say that it’s a picnic cigar… Mainly because it’s affordable, big, and doesn’t require your full attention. I’d smoke this while grilling, or while building a campfire or setting up a tent. I’d pair it with blended Scotch whiskies, sparkling water, and all sorts of beer. Overall, I think it’s a good cigar.

Branding: Mediocre. I am not attracted to cigars that only have bands wrapped around the foot. Naturally, I prefer the bands to be near the head. To light this cigar, I had to remove the band. I usually like to keep the band on until I smoke at least the third of the stick. I like the name The Edge though.

Construction: Good construction. No weaknesses.

Pre-light: Bread, barnyard, chocolate milk, leather.

Cut: Straight cut. I’m not going for V-cuts anymore. No particular reason.

Burn: Nice burn. Quite even although it was a windy evening.

Duration: 90 minutes.

Draw: Excellent.

Smoke: Generous. Thick. Cloudy.

Ash: Good.

Flavor: Coffee, wood, earth, toast, with subtle hints of citrus fruits.

Here’s a medium-bodied, Nicaraguan cigar. I couldn’t find information about it online, but I wanted to try it to see if I like it. I paired it with pilsner. I got woody notes and hints of light roast coffee. It was alright. It was smokable. But I’m not sure if I’ll ever smoke another one.