The 1999 Vintage showcases the oldest Connecticut shade-grown wrapper on the market. This iconic cigar falls into the mild category. The '99 Connecticut uses an exquisite 7-year-old Connecticut leaf to tame his award-winning mixture of 8-year-old Dominican and Nicaraguan long-leaf ligeros. The result is a hearty, slightly spicy cigar with creamy notes of earth and toasted wood. The second third of the Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut remains with its core notes of toast and butter but the cigar gets even smoother, and creamier. The last third of the cigar picks up some nutty notes and the buttery richness remains on the aroma of this incredibly smooth cigar that introduces a hint of spice at the very end. Capitalizing on his unrivaled success of the 93-rated Vintage '90 and '92 series, Rocky has created the Vintage '99 cigar, a tasty, subtle-bodied morsel coated with a silky Connecticut shade wrapper. The cigar utilizes a light Connecticut wrapper surrounding Nicaraguan binder and a great blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. The cigars are aged an additional 120 days after rolling to promote consistency. This Honduran masterpiece consists of a heavily aged blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers and a Nicaraguan binder. The finishing touch is a gorgeous golden-brown Connecticut wrapper that is nearly flawless in appearance. This is where he says new cigar smokers should begin their journey, at least with his brand. Enjoy this mellow change of pace from Senor Patel, a choice cigar to pair with your morning cup of coffee or workday commute. Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut provides a rare look into the mellow side of Rocky's blending techniques. The aroma is toasty and smooth with salty hints and a buttery texture.