Rocky Patel promised the cigar world a cigar that would cater to the tastes and palate of the professional smoker; someone who probably spends more than they should, and truly enjoys teasing out the different flavor notes. The Edge line from Rocky Patel caters to those few who really enjoy cigars. It is a truly robust cigar with strong flavors that leave even the most seasoned smoker weak in the knees. The Edge lacks a band around the body, so it’s easy to pick out this beast of a cigar out from a crowd.

The Rocky Patel Edge Toro is wrapped in a Maduro wrapper, which give it a nice oaky brown color. They have a nice oily sheen. The Toro is 6 inches long with a 52 ring. It’s a little bigger, but that just leaves it with more room for the blend of Nicaraguan/Honduran Ligero and the Nicaraguan binder. It’s aged 5 years, so it is full flavored, with an earthy, bold smoke. It has a nice even burn, with a light gray ash that is fairly solid. The draw has a little resistance to it, but when you smoke it, it doesn’t really feel tight.

The Edge Toro begins with rich and bold flavors of sweet, with some hits of sweet peppers and coffee, and has an earthy overtone. As you get to the body, the flavors get stronger, and begin adding notes of spice in with the coffee. As you finish, the spice takes over and the smoke has a rich, full body. It’s the kind of cigar you’ll want to be sitting down for when you finally nub it out.

When Rocky Patel introduced the Edge line in 2004, it instantly became a hit. Cigar Aficionado gave this particular stogie a 90 rating, which is great to consider when you look at the low price. You may not add this to your list of favorites, but it’s a cigar you’ll keep around. The cigar is a great choice for after those big meals when you need a full bodied cigar to finish off.

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