Xen by Nish Patel

Now Smoking: Xen by Nish Patel. Rocky Patel is known in the industry for creating excellent cigars that receive high ratings with every blend he creates. Nish Patel is seeking to follow in his brothers footsteps. For this sampling I smoked the Toro sized Xen, which measures 6*52, and is boxed pressed. The Patel Brothers claim that theirs is the first Connecticut box press in the industry. It is also hailed as "Connecticut with attitude." 
Connecticut cigars tend to be mild, light cigars. This cigar, with its Ecuador Connecticut wrappers, and Nicaraguan binder and filler promised to be a stronger Connecticut. I have to say, they accomplished their goal. Don't get me wrong, this is not a strong cigar, but the one I smoked was definitely a nice smooth medium smoke.
 There was a good balance in the flavors with no one standing out from the other flavors this cigar imparts. It had an excellent draw, and even slow burn. The smoke was thick and had a almost woodsy/nutty character. While I normally smoke stronger cigars for pleasure, if I was in the mood for a medium cigar, I would reach for this one again. Out of a possible 10, I give this one a 8. It would of been a 9, but it went sort of flat the last quarter of the cigar. 8/10 If you like a lighter medium bodied smoke, this is the one for you. #cigar #cigarsmoke #cigars #cigaraficionado #cigarporn #cigarpornmovement #eljefe