Rocky Patel Vintage 1992

That nutty aroma hit me before I even lit it, and the espresso notes come through perfectly on the retrohale. Burned razor-straight with a clean white ash—exactly what I want from a medium-bodied smoke.

I was blown away by how smooth the 10-year-old Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper makes this smoke—the nutty aroma and hint of espresso were perfect from start to finish. The medium body kept it interesting without being too heavy, great for an evening unwind.

The espresso note comes through nicely on the retrohale, and the burn stayed razor sharp down to the nub. It's a solid medium smoke, though I wish the spice lingered just a bit longer at the end.