Customer Reviews (2 Total)
A Five-Star FLAVORED Cigar
July 20, 2020
Product: Rocky Patel Java Maduro Corona
In the world of flavored cigars, none are made with as much love put into their construction as Drew Estate products. The Java line sees Drew Estate working together with Rocky Patel, and for adventurous smokers, this is a match made in heaven. Altho... Read More
ugh over the last year or so I've been smoking strictly regular/traditional cigars, over the years I've had at least a box worth of these Java sticks. As the name suggests, they're coffee-flavored. However—as with all things Drew Estate—this is not a cheap imitation of coffee flavoring, nor a ham-handed additive flavor. Instead of adding a flavor via the usual methods, DE uses infusion (which you can read more about elsewhere). Basically, they cure the tobacco leaves in a mix of coffee beans and other secret ingredients, and then seal them in barrels for a long time. This gives the leaf itself a genuine coffee aroma and flavor. This flavor carries over to the smoke quite nicely. Other than coffee, I taste a hint of dark chocolate, and a bit of that 'earthiness' I've tasted in some other DE sticks. If you're used to traditional cigars, that's probably 90% of what you'll taste. It's delicious, but it's also very strongly flavored. Another thing to note is that DE cigar wrappers have a character all their own—they leave a sweetness on your lips. While the Java ones aren't as sweet on the lips as some other DE sticks (the ACID ones come to mind here), they still have that characteristic sweetness. Again, if you're used to smoking only traditional cigars, this is going to be very sweet and possibly overwhelming. In order to enjoy it, you're going to need to think of it as an entirely new adventure. I recommend it, just don't expect a Cohiba Red Dot. As the other review says, "..try only if you really (really) like flavored cigars." I would say that with one caveat; it's certainly good enough to be enjoyed by someone who's used to traditional cigars. Read Less
Flavored ? Yep...
October 06, 2016
Product: Rocky Patel Java Maduro Corona
Good draw, great construction, but just like smoking a chocolate cake. Some may enjoy, but too sweet for my taste.You should try only if you really (really) like flavored cigar.