Syrinxx’s Cigar Shack

Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Corojo Toro

Size – 6.5 x 52 boxpress
Age – 3 months
Cost – $11 online
Wrapper – Corojo
Construction – Very well constructed with a single noticeable vein in the wrapper and an attractive label and paper sleeve on the foot.
Burn – Quite even throughout the cigar.  The wrapper did begin to come unraveled in the last third.
Ash – Very light grey and compact.  Held firm with no flyaway ash on the laptop keyboard (my pet peeve)
Draw & Smoke – A slightly stiff draw produced a copious amount of smoke per puff.
Flavor – The Olde World Reserve is not exactly a dainty cigar.  This is a full bodied, full flavored smoke that starts off immediately with layers of rich flavor including wood and earthy tobacco.  I was expecting just a bit more sweetness on the finish from the corojo wrapper, but the maduro version of this cigar better provides that.  The finish was dry and had just a hint of black coffee.   Despite the body of the cigar being full, I was interested to see the absence of the typical black pepper tingle on my whole palate, although a small amount was there tickling just the back of my tongue and throat.
Strength – Full
Rating – 7/10
Value – 4/10

Drink – The first half of the cigar was accompanied by a hot earl grey tea.  The second half, Meyers dark rum.  The rum made a good pairing.
Notes – I think I was expecting just a bit too much of this cigar simply due to its $11+ price tag.  While I liked the core flavors, the finish was not quite as smooth as I would have liked.  If you get an OWR in a sampler or as a gift, by all means enjoy it!  However, I wouldn’t make a special trip to the local shop for this one.  The maduro version of this cigar is excellent.

Syrinxx Reviews 52 Ring, 7/10, Cigar Review, Corojo, Full, Rocky Patel