Today marks the beginning of a brand new  blog feature: Smoke Notes– short and to-the-point cigar reviews of the latest sticks to hit our shelves.

In this inaugural edition of Smoke Notes we take a look at Rocky Patel‘s latest full-bodied monster: the Rocky Patel Super Ligero.

Rocky Patel Super Ligero Robusto (5×50)

W: St. Augustine Habano
B: Habano (unspecified)
F: Nicaraguan and Costa Rican triple ligero.

Factory: Plasencia’s El Paraiso, Danlí, Honduras

Rocky’s new Super Ligero was concocted to be the brand’s most full-bodied offering yet, packing a beefy blend of triple ligero tobaccos into a sweet and spicy habano leaf for a strong smoke that packs an uber-rich flavor punch.

Notes:

• Both burn and draw were absolutely perfect on this robusto, I honestly can’t think of any way they could improve on it.
• The spice was indeed strong on this one, but loads of tasty flavor nuances kept it from being a “one-trick pony” pepper-bomb.
• The smoke itself was plentiful, dense, and “chewy.”
• This stick has the kind of interesting full-bodied flavor and strength to draw a whole new audience into the world of Rocky Patel cigars.

Flavor Report:

Red pepper, vegetal notes, fruity sweetness, cream, black pepper, cocoa, white pepper, cinnamon, jalapeno, smoky wood, chicory

Overall:

8/10 – Highly recommended for smokers who prefer full strength and complex taste.

Have you tried the Rocky Patel Super Ligero? If so, we’d love to hear your take on it, tell us what you thought in a comment below.