Rocky Patel Vintage 2nds - How do they compare?

[DoctaJ]

Hi all,


I was wondering how many of you have had any experience with the Rocky Patel Vintage 2nds that I have seen advertised in such stores as CI? There are a few major questions in my mind when I was thinking of purchasing them for my slowly growing humidor:

1. How does the taste compare to their more expensive 'regular' bands
2. How is the draw for these cigars? This is the main thought I had, as I wondered if perhaps the cosmetic visuals on the wrapper or filler may result in a draw that is sub-par as compared to the more expensive versions of the same cigars.


I am in graduate school, so any time I can save a few dollars here or there I am very open to the opportunity. However, I wanted to make sure that I am not throwing my money out the window as well. Thanks in advance for any insight any of you can give into these questions.

[Silound]

To be honest, side by side I can't tell the difference physically. I can't say that they're any better or worse constructed than the Firsts, because every cigar is different. Ditto on the flavor profile.

I very much doubt anyone but a highly experienced taster could discern the difference, and even then that's totally subjective, since you could easily have identical cigars have slightly different tastes due to the tobacco used.

Originally Posted by DoctaJ

Hi all,


I was wondering how many of you have had any experience with the Rocky Patel Vintage 2nds that I have seen advertised in such stores as CI? There are a few major questions in my mind when I was thinking of purchasing them for my slowly growing humidor:

1. How does the taste compare to their more expensive 'regular' bands
2. How is the draw for these cigars? This is the main thought I had, as I wondered if perhaps the cosmetic visuals on the wrapper or filler may result in a draw that is sub-par as compared to the more expensive versions of the same cigars.


I am in graduate school, so any time I can save a few dollars here or there I am very open to the opportunity. However, I wanted to make sure that I am not throwing my money out the window as well. Thanks in advance for any insight any of you can give into these questions.

[rawlic]

I love the Vintage Seconds! I'm almost through a bundle each of the 90s and 92s (Toros). I like 'em so much I ordered another bundle of the 90s. I got them for $31 at C-Bid, which is $14 less than at CI. You can always find them on C-Bid for less than you'd pay at CI.

I highly recommend these cigars!

-Chuck

[BarneyBandMan]

Originally Posted by Silound

To be honest, side by side I can't tell the difference physically. I can't say that they're any better or worse constructed than the Firsts, because every cigar is different. Ditto on the flavor profile.

I very much doubt anyone but a highly experienced taster could discern the difference, and even then that's totally subjective, since you could easily have identical cigars have slightly different tastes due to the tobacco used.

They are just as good

[Scimmia]

I would say I've had more draw issues with these than typical "firsts", but they're still well worth the price.

[RHNewfie]

Side by side I could not tell the diff between the sungrown seconds and regulars. I loved them both!

[dalerobk]

Originally Posted by DoctaJ

Hi all,


I was wondering how many of you have had any experience with the Rocky Patel Vintage 2nds that I have seen advertised in such stores as CI? There are a few major questions in my mind when I was thinking of purchasing them for my slowly growing humidor:

1. How does the taste compare to their more expensive 'regular' bands
2. How is the draw for these cigars? This is the main thought I had, as I wondered if perhaps the cosmetic visuals on the wrapper or filler may result in a draw that is sub-par as compared to the more expensive versions of the same cigars.


I am in graduate school, so any time I can save a few dollars here or there I am very open to the opportunity. However, I wanted to make sure that I am not throwing my money out the window as well. Thanks in advance for any insight any of you can give into these questions.

I'm in my seventh year of grad school. Needless to say, I smoke plenty of seconds. The seconds from CI are very good. My favorite is actually the RP Sungrown Selects from Famous. Check those out if you like the RP Sungrown--plus Famous gives free shipping on orders of the select bundles.

[Tuxguy]

I cant tell the difference maybe a draw issue

[mdorroh]

I love the little perfecto seconds. I've went through alot of these and haven't had the first problem.

[spaceboytom]

Without the bands, I can't tell the difference. In fact some of the "firsts" I have don't look as nice as most of the "seconds"! Unless I find a great deal on firsts, I'm all about the RP seconds. Love the 1990.

SBT

[DeadMansHand]

I love the 90's, and the 92's for that matter. So as you can guess I was all over the seconds. Appearance wise there are next to no differences. Taste wise they are exactly the same. I have had very slight draw and burn issues with a select few of them. All in all,they are great.