Xen by Nish Patel (6x52)

This will be the final vacation cigar post I have as this is the last of the cigars I smoked while on vacation, and while this post actually serves as the last to this mini-series of Florida vacation smokes, the Xen by Nish Patel is actually the first cigar I smoked while on vacation earlier this month.


The Xen by Nish Patel was bought during my trip to the Corona Cigar Company in Orlando a few weeks ago.  I'll confess to say that I normally don't buy Connecticut leaf wrapper cigar as they tend to be very mild and not what I'm looking for in a cigar.  Perhaps that is why it is the first cigar I ended smoking while on vacation.  Either way, I was pleasantly surprised with how good a cigar the Xen ended being, and stands as a cigar that I would recommend to first time or newer cigar smokers.


A couple of quick notes prior to lighting the cigar.  If you've never stopped to look at the construction of a cigar, I strongly encourage you to take a moment next time you get ready to smoke and look at the artistry that goes into rolling a great handmade cigar.  The Xen in this case was done beautifully showing no flaws, the rollers who work at the Rocky Patel factories really do a great job putting out great looking cigars.


I cut the head (I would prefer a punch, but I forgot mine at home) and set to roasting the foot.  The cigar took flame easily and within 30-40 seconds I was able to draw introducing a creamy smoke flavor from first draw.  The foot was lit perfectly and evenly, and remained so throughout the entire cigar, and the creamy smoke offered up subtle tastes of coffee.  


This was a very smooth cigar - it's a cigar I'd easily enjoy with a cup of coffee first thing in the morning on a golf course or while reading the morning's news.  The smooth creaminess remained consistent and while not offering up much more in terms of flavor, the consistency of the smooth coffee flavor being offered stands as a testament to the blending done on this cigar.


The genius behind this cigar perhaps aside from the consistency and even burn is the fact that upon finishing this cigar, you'll want another cigar of stronger strength.  Even if you didn't want a second cigar, the Xen doesn't disappoint.


The Xen was a great kickoff to a great family vacation, and is certainly a cigar I will buy again, most likely for a morning golf outing with my son and friends.  If you are new to cigars or not looking for a lot of strength, I think the Xen is an excellent choice which I now am proud to recommend.


Until we smoke again...