Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel The Edge Corojo Short Cigar Review
Pre-Smoke: My only problem with Rocky Patel cigars is that their wrappers seem to want to unravel all the time and this wrapper looks no different. There are a few imperfections on the wrapper – some discolorations and an 1/8″ diameter hole a mere two inches from the cap. It has a couple of pronounced veins and the wrapper isn’t very oily. The wrapper feels like a late fall leaf; thick and smooth. I’m smoking the Toro 6″ x 52 vitola.
Smoke: From the first puff you know that this is an awesome cigar. At first you get hit with a ton of spicy flavors. Then, after an inch and an ashing, it settles down. Woody and meaty flavors. There is still a good helping of spice that is sticking around. What I really like about this cigar is that it is very flavorful.
After-Smoke: I took a walk after smoking this cigar to clear my head. While it is a medium-full bodied smoke it does have some strength to it. What I didn’t like about this cigar is that it mellowed too much for my tastes.
4 points
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Short Cigar Review
Pre-Smoke: It looks good but it is very dry. The cigar is also a little soft to the touch. Not veiny at all. Looks good.
Smoke: It starts out with some bade tastes that last for less than a half an inch. Then it morphs into a warm and inviting cigar. With it’s great draw and even burn this is shaping up to be a very good cigar.
Molasses dominates the flavor profile for this cigar. There is also a smokiness that I like to it. Deep flavors.
4 points
Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro | Short Cigar Review
This is the maduro version. Looks and feels great. It’s not too oily. Starts off with floral flavors, which quickly dissipates. This is a full bodied cigar, sneaky strong. There’s some spice and meaty flavors as well. This Patel also has some kick to it, which I really like. It’s a solid cigar that I look forward to smoking whenever I get the chance.
From Patel’s Site:
The Edge remains the hottest cigar in the country based on its strength, price point and fresh-from-the-factory box packaging. Available in both Corojo and Maduro, The Edge presents an unrivaled smoking experience, filling the palate with spicy elements, accenting its bold flavor. It will leave the seasoned smoker weak in the knees without a harsh finish. Full-bodied and full flavored is an understatement!
Price Range: $5.00 – $6.00
4 points
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 | Short Cigar Review
Not very oily but well constructed. Box pressed. It’s a medium bodied cigar that is a little salty with meaty flavors. The draw is very good but the burn isn’t. This is a fine cigar with decent flavors, not something I want to smoke all the time but the occasional one would be fine.
2 points
Rocky Patel Decade | Short Cigar Review
I’m going to try something new here. In the past, I’ve only done reviews in a longer format. That’s fine and all but it does take a lot of work and, even though I am still going to do a lot of those, I think it’s a smart idea to do shorter reviews as well. For these reviews I will use a 1-5 point rating system with 5 being awesome and 1 being pathetic. There might be a lot of repeat here since I plan on giving a short update to every cigar I smoke. Now onto this cigar.
There is a reason why I like Rocky Patel’s cigars and the Decade is one of his better lines. Great draw, fairly even burn and a nominal full bodied profile. It has meaty flavors along with some chocolate and bitterness. It’s probably a good idea to smoke this cigar in the afternoon of after lunch or dinner since it is a little more robust than the average cigar.
4 points
Rocky Patel’s Website
The man makes unquestionably great cigars but his website, rockypatel.com, isn’t a classic.
My first problem is that it is a flash site. That means it takes a long time to load. Another problem I have with these sites is that if you want to link to a specific page you can’t.
Why is this a problem? Well, when I do a review of a cigar I try to go and find the maker’s website and do a little research into what the cigar is supposed to be like. Now, I have to say that most cigar makers don’t have their own websites. Some of the cigars that are owned by the big guys have their own spot on the parent site but that’s a different matter altogether.
To cut a long story short, I can’t link to the great content on Rocky’s site because it is a flash site.
But flash sites aren’t all bad. Not by a long shot. While I can’t link to the site and it does take a long time to load the content on the site the content is great. You actually have video of Rocky explaining the characteristics of each blend he has (not every brand, which I will get to shortly).
Rocky Patel Sun Grown Torpedo – Cigar Review
Cigar Stats
Length: 6.25″
Ring Gauge: 52
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Brazil, Dom. Rep., Nicaragua
Approximate Price: $7.70
Dark and oily cigar. The construction looks perfect but the appearance is another matter. There’s a couple of raised veins and it looks almost like there are creases in the cigar. Hopefully it doesn’t affect the performance of the cigar.
Thanksgiving Fire!
Yes, this is the cigar I decided to smoke on Thanksgiving. It better be good!
Absolutely effortless draw; just perfect. There’s also a good amount of spice. Full bodied cigar. The other flavors I am getting are a slight toasty flavor and there is this very subtle sweetness that I get only when I blow smoke out of my nose. Some earthiness to this cigar as well.
Thanksgiving Cigar
Hi everybody. I know that Thanksgiving was yesterday and that I should have left you all a message wishing you a happy Turkey Day but I didn’t because I was having too much fun with my family and also enjoying a great cigar.
But first, what I am thankful for. First and foremost, my family. They are great people and deserve every last ounce of praise given to them. Secondly, God. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to have such a wonderful life. Thirdly, America. Without living in the greatest country to have ever graced Earth I would not have anywhere near as good a life as I do now.
Now onto the more jovial topics.
The food was great. We went over to my cousin’s house (they are nearly twenty years older than me) and we had some great food. Then we came home and I had a wonderful torpedo from Rocky Patel’s Sun Grown line. I gave it 92 points and you should be seeing the review sometime soon.
24: Redemption and The Unit all in one Night
It was awesome watching both 24 and The Unit all in one night. I just wish my cigars had been better, which was surprising since I smoked a Arturo Fuente and a Rocky Patel.
Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Corojo Robusto – Cigar Review
Rocky Patel has done it again. This is a truly great cigar! Full of great flavors with a great draw. I am willing to burn my fingers a little bit to get as much out of this cigar as possible.
But there were some problems with this cigar. It didn’t burn evenly all the time and the flavors basically disappear for a little while. Yet, I still find myself thinking that this is one of the best cigars I have ever had and, when the cigar was going strong, it may have been one of my top five cigars.
This is a great cigar and any aficionado needs to give it a try. I am very glad that I did.
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