Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto

The caramel and spice balance is perfect from first light to nub, and the 5 1/2 x 50 size gives a solid 45-minute smoke. Even for a medium strength, the draw is smooth and consistent every time.

The creamy coffee notes hit right from the first light, and the medium strength keeps it smooth all the way through the robusto. Burns even and delivers that caramel spice finish I was hoping for.

The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper gives it a nice complexity, and the medium strength is just right for an afternoon smoke. Burned evenly down to the nub with no touch-ups needed, though I wish the draw was a tad looser.