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kuzi16:6-30-10 been in humidor since 12-24-09 Rocky Patel Decade Toro (6.5 x 52) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan The cigar has a decent presentation. A few veins are visible but they are not raised in any way. The bouquet is a bit of straw. There is a soft spot about an inch in from the foot. The lick on the cap is oily and has a tiny bit of spice to it. Cut with a punch. The draw is a tiny bit loose and has a taste of coco and coffee. The light seems a bit quick. The first few puffs are mild in flavor. The flavor is coffe and a woody. There is a bitter note on the finish. The spice that is in this stick is very Nicaraguan. The first ash drops at the very beginning of the soft spot. Shortly after that one side burns very quickly. The other side does not. After corrective actions were taken (corrective light) another run on a different side begins. It’s a frustrating start. After all the shenanigans, a subtle sweetness develops. It is very mild and otherwise the flavor is much of the same. The aftertaste has become a bit “ashy” The blending style of the company is coming through. This cigar along with the vintage 90 and 92 exemplify this style. This cigar reminds me of a less complex version of the 92. The wood and spice are there. Neither flavors are pronounced but at the same time they are the only flavors I get out of it. At the mid point the flavor is the same. The biggest positive is the balance. There is nothing that stands out too much, or that feels out of place. The body is medium, so is the flavor. It is so balanced it feels almost neutral. It doesn’t feel bold or daring or new. It is the epitome of RP cigars. Not bad, but not great. 13/ left and there are burn issues again. The flavor is the same. Burn to the band. Burn: 7 Draw: 8 Taste: 8 Aftertaste: 8 Balance: 9 Construction: 7 Feel: 7 Overall: 7.7 I really wanted to like this cigar. The hype was there. I don’t know many that don’t like this cigar. Most people seem to like Rocky Patel more than I do. I never seemed to like many of RP’s blends and the blending style they employ. This to me was another unremarkable RP that is not worth the money. to each his/her own.
kuzi16: cholmes8310:hmmmm. I've smoked at least 10 of these, and never had a construction problem. That's weird. There's always bound to be a bad one though. Sorry that happened.its not your fault. unless you sent it to me and you knew it was a bad one. im also noticing that my reviews are becoming way more critical than they used to be. not sure if thats good or bad.
cholmes8310:hmmmm. I've smoked at least 10 of these, and never had a construction problem. That's weird. There's always bound to be a bad one though. Sorry that happened.
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Krieg: kuzi16: cholmes8310:hmmmm. I've smoked at least 10 of these, and never had a construction problem. That's weird. There's always bound to be a bad one though. Sorry that happened.its not your fault. unless you sent it to me and you knew it was a bad one. im also noticing that my reviews are becoming way more critical than they used to be. not sure if thats good or bad. maybe you are just starting to turn into one of those mean old men who always used to yell at me to get off his grass!
Krieg: Wow, I'm surprised you smoked a RP knowing that they aren't your thing...I have tried all the sizes in the Decade, and IMO, the Torpedo is the best. If you ever give this smoke another try, get a torpedo. I don't know why, but it is ALOT better than the toro...robo...etc.
Fourtotheflush:Ill go with Krieg here, the Torp is a great Decade Vitola! One of my favorites. I just had one the other day and I would say it is aging well.
bigharpoon:I've also noticed these don't age well. No sense in putting a lot of time on them, better to just smoke them after a little rest.
Fourtotheflush: bigharpoon:I've also noticed these don't age well. No sense in putting a lot of time on them, better to just smoke them after a little rest. Very dissapointed here. I have 8 with about a year on them. Hopefully I find a different experience.
jlmarta:I stick a raisin in my belly button and pretend I'm a cookie.