Rocky Patel Especial Habano Robusto

It’s usually easy to spot a Rocky Patel cigar from a mile away, but this one was different. No RP branding, just the words “Habano Especial” written on the band. When I first picked up this cigar, it felt like a small lead pipe. Heavy and rock-solid from the cap to about halfway. There was […]

Rocky Patel LB1

I really love the gold on white band, but I find the name “insert factory code here” a bit uninspired. While I couldn’t identify a distinct scent from the fresh cigar, the cold draw revealed sweet cedar notes. Upon lighting, my first impression was of a smooth and powerful cedar smoke bomb, producing thick clouds […]

Rocky Patel. Patel Bros Robusto

It’s been awhile so I thought I would go back to my roots and see what RP has for me. Plus it’s time to break in the new Scarface ashtray from Revibed Vinyl. I know RP has many different blends but it just tastes like a RP. This dark brown wrapper is a little less […]

Rocky Patel A.L.R.

I really do find it hard to age my cigars, so why bother when Rocky has it sorted! As always Rocky makes an amazing looking cigar; perfectly rolled with with no soft spots and topped off with a classy white and gold band. The cold draw has good resistance and doesn’t give much of an […]

Rocky Patel Number 6 Corona

I’m a big fan of Rocky but the presentation misses the mark this time. I’m a little confused with this cigar; it’s like they spent all the time designing this ridiculous band, then ran out of time for the name. Hey let’s just use the batch number, that’ll do it… Okay then, let’s judge the […]

Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro Toro

Rocky loves a box-pressed cigar and this is another fine example. Fresh scent of sweet cocoa, coffee and brown sugar. Lighting this cigar was really tough; I have found this to be the case sometimes with box-pressed cigars, but after ten minutes the draw loosened enough to get decent smoke output. At the twenty […]

Rocky Patel The Edge B52

Rocky’s ‘Edge’ range is quite impressive! I love how well made these cigars are; the wrapper is nice and smooth but also shows some deep veins. I like a cigar that looks like a leaf. Overall there are no soft spots till your right at the foot which smells of sweet brown sugar. Once cut, […]

Rocky Patel Twentieth Robusto Grande

Rocky’s cigars are always pleasing to the eye, and this box pressed example is no exception. This cigar was a little softer than expected, becoming extremely soft under the foot band. Speaking of bands, this cigar has it going on – very classy rocky! It only takes a few draws to be overcome by an […]

Rocky Patel Fifty-Five Toro 6 1/2 x 55

I’m always excited to try cigars from RP. Such a quality brand that rarely disappoints. Construction looks immaculate with a nice smooth wrapper and solid pack. The band really stands out with factory batch markings showing the origins of the wrapper (Nicaragua) binder (Costa Rica) and filler (Nicaragua) Cold draw is a mix of chocolate […]

Rocky Patel The Edge Candela Toro 6 x 52

Ever since I learnt of their existence I was keen to try a candela cigar, now I am a big fan of Rocky Patel so I thought I would start with the Edge candela. The striking green really stands out and also accentuates the leaf pattern of the wrapper. The pack is quite solid but […]