Rocky Patel - CI deal and opinions

[jkalach]

Hi all,

I've never tried a Rocky Patel and CI seems to have a nice deal that is a good way to get a broad sampling of what they have to offer.

It includes 12 cigars for $31.99 and the sampler runs the gamut from mild to full bodied.

As reasonable as this deal is, before I jump in I was just wondering what some of you RP fans thought of these sticks.

Thanks.

Jim

[andrewsutherland2002]

RP is one of those love 'em or hate 'em labels around here. Most newbies around here like them. I am a big fan of the Vintage 90s, 92s, Sungrown, the Edge Maduro, and Esteban Carrera. I'm a Rocky guy. Go for it!

[j-easy]

im thinking about ordering this too, never had a RP yet

[Slowpokebill]

In the past I've smoked about half the sticks coming in the sampler( both OWR, Edge and 92) and liked them. At $3 a stick they are a decent buy; so, I dropped the hammer on the sampler deal.

[ashmaster]

If you haven't tried them go for it. Great deal on some very good smokes, just be sure to let them rest a bit before putting the fire to them.

[MedicCook]

I have always enjoyed the RP's that I have smoked.

[jspyker]

Originally Posted by jkalach

Hi all,

I've never tried a Rocky Patel and CI seems to have a nice deal that is a good way to get a broad sampling of what they have to offer.

It includes 12 cigars for $31.99 and the sampler runs the gamut from mild to full bodied.

As reasonable as this deal is, before I jump in I was just wondering what some of you RP fans thought of these sticks.

Thanks.

Jim

Have had almost all of them and even thou they are not my favorite I have never had a bad one. Like the 90 and 92. The Edge is a bargin!

[Scud]

RP makes some very good sticks. Realistically, in my own opinion, you always know what you're gonna get. If you have a Vintage 1990 today, it'll be pretty much the same as any one you ever smoke. Same with damn near all of his blends.

For that price, there's a good selection of very good sticks and it's worth it.

[PerpetualNoob]

Originally Posted by jspyker

Have had almost all of them and even thou they are not my favorite I have never had a bad one. Like the 90 and 92. The Edge is a bargin!

I've smoked several out of the approximately 12,000 various RP blends and vitolas, but I'm kind of ambivalent about them. I don't hate them, but none of them has really 'wow-ed' me, either. I find myself picking them when I'm in the mood for a cigar, but I'm doing something else too, and don't feel like really focusing on the experience. I do remember the Edge Lite toro and the Signature toro standing out above the others, at least for me. There are obviously a lot of them I haven't tried, though.

[dannysguitar]

Originally Posted by Scud

RP makes some very good sticks. Realistically, in my own opinion, you always know what you're gonna get. If you have a Vintage 1990 today, it'll be pretty much the same as any one you ever smoke. Same with damn near all of his blends.

For that price, there's a good selection of very good sticks and it's worth it.

Couldn't have said it better myself. I really love the ITC 10th. Did anyone see the seconds that cigar.com in selling? Any opinions on that deal?

[jkalach]

As a newbie on the forum, I want to say thanks for all the great responses and input.

I recently met a fellow smoker at a holiday party and he was raving about the 90s and 92s. His gushing sounded a little over the top to me, so I thought I'd get some other opinions. Thanks again.

Jim

[Smokin Gator]

That really is a good buy and it will give you a chance to smoke some cigars that everyone should try IMO. As was mentioned though, I find they are MUCH better after a month or more in the humidor.