Rocky Patel Dark Star

Rocky Patel is a cigar maker not afraid to take risks, and he's venturing into unconventional territory with the upcoming release of the Rocky Patel Dark Star, a cigar rolled in Honduras that contains a small amount of tobacco originating in Paraguay. The unusual tobacco - part of Dark Star's filler blend is a seed from Paraguay, grown in Honduras. "It's the opposite of Estelí," says Patel, referring to the top region in Nicaragua known for its spicy strength. »It has more of a nutty character, very similar to Costa Rica, with a lot of almond.