Tasting Notes

For this review, I went with the Toro. Toro is a large Vitola. I figured I might as well go for a longer smoking experience. Perhaps by the end of it all, I will agree with Cigar Aficionado's 95 Rating.

Prelight

My Maduro Toro presents with a toothy oily sheen and that devilishly dark tan. From the wrapper, I get a whiff of dark cocoa, good ol' barnyard, and a little savory spice. The construction, as expected, is densely packed; no soft spots and perfect give. Even though the cigar is densely bunched, the draw is impeccable. Shy notes of cocoa and a little spice was all I got from the cold draw.

The first draw was like a sucker punch of pepper to the back of my throat-though, not in a bad way. This baby packs a punch; I can tell you that for sure. The strength started at a strong medium. Behind the pepper bomb are clean notes of creamy chocolate and cedar with a long deliciously rich finish. Retrohale is a symphony of sweet caramel, dashes of pepper, and a deep cider nuance.

Towards the middle, the flavors transitioned. The creamy finish morphs into a briny beefy overtone pitching camp at the back of the palate. Dark cocoa takes the place of the creamy chocolate. But the finish remains long and piquant brimming with sweet and spicy hot chocolate zing. The burn is excellently sharp, and smoke output is phenomenal. By now, the strength is a brazen full with a full-body to boot.
I am pretty sure I may not survive this one. Do Not, I repeat, Do Not take on this smoke on an empty stomach. It will smack the temples off your head.

Final Half

As I draw closer to the final half, subtle creamy notes make their return. Sweet caramel and gentle cream take over the front of the palate while deep earthy notes and roasted nuts hold down the fort. My RP Sun Grown Toro is undeniably full of spellbinding flavors. At this point, the strength is gobsmackingly archaic.

That notwithstanding, all the flavors converge in a perfect balance of larger than life decadence. Down to the nub, the spice takes a back seat as the creamy, chocolatey and nutty flavors comingle with hearty woody nuances on a luxurious tobacco setting. The retro is all implicit sweetness and spice with hot chocolate with a creamy finish.

My RP Sun Grown Maduro smoked for almost two hours. Still, I was sad to put it down. Overall, the burn was outstanding, as was the smoke output. This baby will definitely become a permanent resident in my humidor.

Why is Rocky Patel Sun Grown the Best Sun Grown Cigar in the Market?

Rocky Patel, as a brand, produces outstanding cigars, and this is how the brand grew from nowhere to one of the top premium brands. Aside from quality and flavour, Rocky Patel cigars are always reasonably priced. The RP Sun Grown goes for between $6 and $9 depending on the Vitola while the RP SG Maduro comes in at between $8 to $11.

You can never go wrong with a Rocky Patel Sun Grown cigar. Even after being on the market for years, cigar aficionados still swear by this stogie. Its consistency and striking construction are a testimony to Rocky Patel's unwavering commitment to quality.

Wrapping Up

A Rocky Patel smoking experience is unlike any other. And with such an extensive portfolio you will be spoilt for choice. Perhaps its time to get a bigger humidor.

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