Cigar Geeks - Rocky Patel Prodigy Torpedo

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Rocky Patel Prodigy Torpedo
Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Chris (Samhain2000)

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Welcome to another Cigar Geeks Critique of a vitola provided to us by our friends at BestCigarPrices.com. Up for review this time is the Prodigy by Rocky Patel in the Torpedo vitola. A special thanks goes out to Bryan (metalhead y cigarguy) for setting this one up.

Rocky Patel Prodigy Torpedo

Brand:: Rocky Patel
Name:: Prodigy Torpedo
Length:: 6.5
Ring Gauge:: 52
Country of Origin:: Nicaragua
Filler:: Honduras
Nicaragua
Binder:: Habano
Wrapper:: Ecuador
Habano
Color:: Colorado Maduro
Strength:: Medium-Full
Shape:: Torpedo
Average Member Purchase Price:: $3.75
Average Member Rating:: (4 Review(s))
Notes:: http://www.bestcigarprices.com/cigar-directory/prodigy-~-by-rocky-patel/prodigy-torpedo-~-by-rocky-patel-cigar/499-24201-412.htm

This cigar was enjoyed with Dewars Scotch

Pre-Light: 18 Points of 10 Possible

Not too firm or soft, the wrapper was slightly oily. It was little veiny but not bad. There was a generous cap for cutting. The prelight aroma was great, nice and earthy. The prelight draw was smooth.

Lighting and Burn: 11 Points of 15 Possible

The cigar burned slightly crooked but corrected itself halfway through. The ash was a little soft, breaking off about 1/2 an inch when I bumped the cigar by accident. A nice blue/white colored smoke came off the head.

Construction: 29 Points of 30 Possible

This maduro was constructed very well, with no cracks or splits, was nicely wrapped and had a slight oily sheen. The wrapper was firm but not too hard, the draw was smooth, a little tight at first but loosened up by the second half.

Flavor and Aroma: 30 Points of 45 Possible

This cigar was on the medium-full side. The flavors were earthy with a coffee after taste that stayed consistant the entire smoke. Nice and smooth, never getting harsh. The first taste was spicy but went away quickly then about halfway through there was a little burst of spice, but again it went away.

Summary

This cigar took over 60 minutes to smoke.

You can't judge a book by it's cover so don't judge a cigar by it's ash. This is the first Rocky Patel that I have smoked that is memorable. It looked good, smelled good and tasted just as good. It had a great draw and a smooth burn that NEVER got harsh. I would smoke this cigar again and will consider this when it's time to buy a box.