Rocky Patel 1992 Vintage Maduro

[cowboy15203]

Hey all it's Dwaynes cuz, i thought i'd just make my first review on the Rocky Patel 1992 Vintage Maduro. I was amazed at this smoke, it was smooth and had a great flavor, never had re-lite and never became harsh all the way to the last puff. I think its a must try for anyone who thinks of variety as a plus in cigars, kamikaiguys suggestion to have this cigar was a push in the right direction.

[jimmy]

i had my first rocky patel earlier this year at the big smoke in AC. i was very pleasantly surprised. it was excellent, must better then i expected a domestic to be. haven't made it to the store to get anymore, but sometime i am sure i will.
jimmy

[kamikaiguy]

Yo B welcome to the jungle. Glad you liked the stogie. Oh wait I was there when you smoked it.

[Marknel83]

The rocky patel 92 is one of my all time favorites but the price is alittle high The first cigar over 2.00 dollars i ever smoked was a rocky patel 92 Now im hooked in the cigar hobby for life.

[KingMeatyHand]

I really like these cigars. Although I prefer the 92s, the 90s are really good as well.

[kanadakid]

Cowboy,


my son had a RP vintage yesterday and said it was DA BomB !!! I can't wait to try them. Are they expensive ? My son gets them for free he works in the cigar business so he is not paying.


kid

[txmatt]

I prefer the '90 to the '92 - its noticably stronger.

A cigar chain in the Dallas area (Sir Elliot's) has in stock now what they have labeled their "vitage reserve". Its an unbanded unoboxed $4/stick store brand cigar. I wouldn't have thought of buying one until I noticed that a clever person had decided to place them on the shelf directly below the $8.50 Rocky Patels. It was clear as day they are the same cigar. I have had it in the coolidor for 2 weeks now (their humidor is too wet, was 73% when I was in there last week). I am probably going to break down this week and confirm by taste what my eyes told me.

The RPs are average smokes in the $8.50 range IMO; I would probably buy a AF DC or a 64 PAM Principe instead. However at $4/stick the closest competition would be more costly Onyx Reserve and Oliva Grand Maduros. I have a feeling I am going to be smoking a lot of Sir Elliot's Vintage Reserves.

Matt

[cowboy15203]

its alittle high but not too expensive...but i'd say its a bargan for the price...in the end its a very good smoke overall

[Charlie]

This cigar has not helped my stogie budget. Ah well, most great things require some sacrifice. I have found I usually prefer the 1992 over th 1990.


Charlie

[Master of Disaster]

I just came off the patio with my first Patel '92 freshly on my clothes and couldn't agree more with what you guys are saying!

A GREAT smoke... but not one I can afford to buy with regularity. (I have less than $50 a month to play with)

Can anyone recommend a similar cigar in the say..... cheap range....

I know.. I know.. you get what you pay for.... but I'd like to get more than I pay for....

I haven't really heard anyone say this yet but it REALLY reminded me of the PAM '64.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

BTW... I've been working long days and this is the first smoke I've had in about 3-4 days... so I might have just been impressed with the smoke, relaxation, and beer!


MoD

[kamikaiguy]

MoD

I would try the Calros Torano Signature. Sub $5.00 off the internet Smoke. I think it sort of similar to the Rocky Patel. Also the Exodus 1959 Silver should be similar also but sweeter.

[wouldestous]

ive only had one of the patel vintage. and while i thought it was a good smoke i did not think it superlative. imho theres just as good to better for less$$.

ymmv

[Da Klugs]

Update:

I have lots of both. Smoked lots of both (got em for $ 2-3) Up until recently I liked the 92's better. The 90's are growing on me as they spend more time in the humi. CLose but I think they are nudgin ahead.

Charlie we never hear from you. You just lurkin or a gamer?

[ProSpkr]

Originally Posted by kanadakid

My son gets them for free he works in the cigar business so he is not paying.

Wow, I hope have been good to your son!

[miketafc]

I agree with DaKlugs here. I had a 92 Robusto that I really taught was a first class smoke and bought several 92 and 90 Robuto's this summer.

Aging has really improved both, but I'm leaning toward the 90's lately.

Personally at $5 to $8 I think there a good buy.