Had this baby in my humi since the 2007 RTDA last summer in Houston. I figured, hey, it's time already, so I fired it up and it did not disappoint.
Like most of Rocky's box-pressed cigars, the Decade Toro is an attractive-looking stick. The cigar is adorned in a chocolate-hued Ecuadorian wrapper that surrounds a diverse Nicaraguan filler binder blend. The foot lit cleanly and the smoke was exceptionally creamy and earthy from the get-go. The smoke was rich and full-flavored with a shot of spice on the finish. Early on it reminded me of the Olde World Reserve. It shouldn't come as a surprise to most smokers of Rocky's cigars that they have a common "flavor profile." As it continued, the cigar become spicier, while revealing a nice firm ash.
What made this cigar even more interesting was that as the cigar reached the halfway mark, it started to live up to its "Decade" name. This cigar was starting to take on the characteristics of Rocky Patel Vintage, The Edge, and even a trace of the Sun Grown. It's as though Rocky was able to squeeze a little bit of all his cigars into one incredibly complex cigar.
The cigar burned perfectly increasing in strength and complexity, particularly in the home stretch. The smoke was also very smooth throughout, 'albeit heady,' but never overpowering in the "punch you in the gut" sense.
If you've been a long-time smoker of Rocky Patel cigars, you almost owe to yourself to get your hands on at least one Decade. It's certainly one of the most unique tasting cigars you'll ever put to your lips.
Please note that since these cigars were made in limited edition, they are only available in local cigar stores. (At least, they're supposed to be.)
Appearance: 9
Construction: 9
Burn: 9
Draw: 10
Aroma: 9
Flavor: 9
Final Score: 9.2
Want to hear from the man himself? You can watch Rocky talk about his new Decade cigars on the Famous Smoke Shop YouTube page.
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