PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION

When Platinum was first introduced in 2013, Rocky Patel couldn’t decide between using a Connecticut broadleaf or an Ecuadorian Habano-seed wrapper. Eventually, the Maduro won out, but Rocky wasn’t finished with the Habano-wrapped blend! He later released the Platinum Limited Edition — an offshoot brand rationed to small batches of Robusto, Toro, and Torpedo. The Nicaraguan fillers and San Andrés binder are identical between the original Platinum and the LE, which means that all the difference comes from the Limited Edition’s lush, reddish Habano wrapper. Look for these gorgeous cigars packaged in radiant black boxes at your favorite tobacconist.