Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.

This four and ½ inch by 44 ring gauge beauty may not be one of a kind, but it’s close. Rocky Patel’s OSG (Original Sun Grown) line is the product of very precise blending and a full-bodied Ecuadorian wrapper. In 2002, less than 50,000 were produced and – due to a change in ownership at the rolling factory – none have been made since. Despite some small cracks and tears in the wrapper, this is a nice cigar with strong notes of hops, leather, and malt. Rocky charges about $6 for one, and it’ll last you 30 minutes.

Verdict = Buy.

-Patrick A

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