In the batch of cigars W brought to me, another one was a Rocky Patel Sungrown. I believe a Toro, based on the size and shape.

I used to always prefer smoking cigars this size, but I realize that it’s a little too big for me… just more than I typically care to smoke in one sitting. That said, I’d like to compare a Sungrown in this Toro size to say one in a Petite Corona or Robusto to see how it compares out. I’m no cigar aficionado, but I’d reason that size would affect the experience to some degree.

Anyways, how was it?

A bit of a “harsh” start, very spicy and peppery. Kinda enjoyable, but a little rougher on the mouthfeel than I like. But after going through the first quarter, the cigar really mellowed out. Still spicy, but not as peppery. Very full-body with a lot of nice thick smoke. Blowing rings, not a problem. Burned well too, pretty even, didn’t have to fight to keep it going. I probably finished two-thirds of the cigar, stopping only because I need to come inside and get to some other business.

I’ll say it’s a good cigar, I liked the thickness of the smoke, I liked the body, but I am finding I prefer smoother and less spicy stuff. I didn’t really enjoy the first bit of the cigar, but as it mellowed I enjoyed it more and more. A reasonably enjoyable experience. I wouldn’t be opposed to smoking another (good thing, as I have another), but in terms of preference? Probably not what I’d go to first off. BUT, that’s just my own palette and preference.