Syrinxx’s Cigar Shack

Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Toro

Size – 6.5 x 50 boxpress
Age – Less than 1 month
Cost – $7 online
Wrapper -  Natural (dark), oily and smooth.
Construction -  Nearly flawless constuction with a couple of crinkles that seem to be due to the boxpress.  (9/10)
Burn – Mostly even with no problems (8/10)
Ash – Salt and pepper (mostly salt), slightly loose but held tight for 1.5-2″
Draw & Smoke - Draw was just right, not too loose or tight.  Lots of blue-white smoke pours off the foot when it’s resting.  A good amount of tasty smoke accompanies each puff.
Flavor – This stick has plenty of deep, rich flavors including sweet nuts, chocolate and a small amount of cedar, coffee and spice.  There is little to no peppery tingle, just a satisfying creamy blend of all these flavors.  A beautiful room aroma enhances the smoking experience.  With such a deep and tasty cigar, I found the body to be lacking just slightly.
Strength – Medium
Rating – 9/10
Value – 6/10.  This is a cigar that is worth every penny.  The $9-10 MSRP does not help the value score, however, and it would be hard for most people to justify this as an everyday cigar.

Drink – Hot coffee.  Really brought out the coffee flavors in the cigar and enhanced the others.  A good pairing.
Notes – I picked this up with a dozen RPs from a weekly sampler deal at Cigars International for a great price.  I feel lucky to have bought this stick for about 3 bucks; I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for another special on them.

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