Name: Casa Magna Liga F Toro

Country: Dominican Republic

Shape: Parejo

Size: Toro (6 inches x 52)

Strength: Medium to Full

“You’ve changed,” they say
as if it’s a bad thing.
The problem is that they
have stayed the same.

“He hasn’t changed,” they say
as if it’s a good thing.
What they mean is that they
do not reproach him.

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.