Rocky Patel Edge Candela

Rocky Patel Edge Candela

• One week spent in personal humi.
• Solid, firm build.
• Not overly veiny.
• Drew easy after cut, and before lighting.
• Slight grassy flavor.
• Smoked the cigar while drinking a Jack and Coke.

1st Third: Had a smooth and easy draw, with an immediate decent billow of smoke. The first third maintained  a mild and slightly complex flavor. Hints of grass, earth, and wood dominated my pallet. Thus far has been a rather creamy smoke. Has maintained a nice and even burn and a strong ash.

2nd Third: Began smooth and maintained creamy taste, however, as the smoke progressed hints of spice began to creep into the already complex flavor. Pepper, grass, and wood flavors dominated most of this third. Moreover, it was during this portion of the cigar I noticed the effects of the nicotine. I felt as if i was taking in more nicotine during this portion of the smoke then in the beginning. It was almost as if it rushed  at me rather then gradually built. Towards the end of this third, I began to notice the creaminess flavor return and the spice diminish in intensity. The cigar began to burn uneven during this portion, however, it was corrected. Although, the ash remained strong.

Last Third: The last third maintained the creamy mild flavor which over all dominated the duration of the smoke.In fact, towards the end I noticed a slight sweetness. It was a good compliment to the grassy, earthy flavor. It was during this third the ash fell off. It was most likely due to placing my cigar down too rough. The burn maintained well in this third after my slight correction earlier.

Final Comments: Over all I do not have many complaints about the smoke. It was a medium body cigar that generally maintained a creamy and complex flavor. Flavors of grass, wood, and earth dominated this smoke while  hints of sweetness and spice made guest appearances. For my personal pallet this was a solid 6.5 out of 10. Others may rate it higher or lower depending on the flavors they prefer. I would recommend that anybody try this cigar. However, I do not feel it is one that should be bought in bulk.