Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Churchill Review

[Tredegar]

A few weeks ago I received some cigars from Massphatness on the newbie PIF forum. One of the smokes he sent me was a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Churchill. After smoking this sucker I decided to pick up some more to confirm my suspicions about this stogie. After smoking several more it's confirmed. This is one of the best smokes I have ever tried.

1. Appearance: 9.0

Upon first inspection these cigars are well constructed, firm and look great. The wrapper is a pleasing shade of brown with no real discernible problems. Well, okay, maybe a minor defect in one but other than that these are rock solid.

2. Burn: 9.5

Burn was consistent throughout and I only had to do one touchup on only one of the cigars.

3. Flavor: 9.2

The flavor on these started mellow and smooth. Very pleasing to the tongue. After a while a bit of spice developed but stayed smooth. The last third was also very flavorful with a bit of spice but it retained a creamy smoothness all the way to the end.

4. Strength: 9.0

Being a smaller ring gauge, only 48, this had a fair amount of strength. Not too strong, not too weak, just right.

5. Value: 9.4

For the price you can't beat these cigars. Retailing for about 8 bucks they are a deal at that price. If you can get them cheaper you are getting away with robbery.

6. Overall: 9.2

This is a definite go-to cigar for me. With superior construction, taste, burn and price I have found a great cigar that I will probably enjoy for years to come.

[drunkensailor]

I couldn't agree more. I was a huge fan of the 1990 and finally got some of the 92's in the short figaro size and they are fantastic. I will be keeping both of them in the humi as go to sticks

[yazzie]

Nice review, I've got a few of the 1992 Robustos and they are a nice smoke. Much better than the RP Decade I've tried

[Benjy]

The 1990s and 1992s are definitely solid smokes. I picked up 15 of the RP Vintage 2nds in this vintage and size for $35 off Cbid and that was definitely a worthwhile purchase. I used to prefer the 1990 but I am growing to appreciate the 1992 also. I don't pick up much spice from them, lots more leather and earthy tones.

[Kaisersozei]

I really enjoy the 1990 but haven't tried a 92 yet. Will do so now, thanks for the review!

[Coffee Grounds]

Great smoke & good review

This cigar was a huge seller just a few years ago maybe it still is?

I still think this is the best cigar out of Rocky's line up.

My question is how does he not run out of tobacco from 1990 & 1992?

[Benjy]

I believe it's "12 years aged" and "10 years aged" for the wrappers, or something like that, so when they were launched in 2002 the wrappers were from 90/92 and so six years later he's using wrappers from 96/98.

[romwarrior]

I love the RP 1992's. Definitely one of my faves for the money. And the seconds are even cheaper and equally as good. For $2.50 a pop, they are outstanding!

[Patbo]

Has anyone tried the 90 or 92 RP Vintage seconds yet? I really loved the 92's. Thought they were a wonderful, full-bodied complex smoke with nice spice. I have had several of the Churchill size.

I am thinking about a bundle of the seconds as a little less $ to make this a go to smoke from CI or that devil-bid site....

Any thoughts about the seconds would be appreciated. They are advertised as rejected due to slight cosmetic issue or something along that line.

Sorry for the Hijack, I am just wondering since there are several folks here that enjoy the RP Vintages.
Thanks,

Patrick

[taltos]

Read the post above yours.

[bilkay]

I'm a newbie, so take my comments with a grain of salt. RP Vintage cigars are among my favorites, so far. I think the seconds are the same, flavor-wise, as the regulars and I've been getting both the seconds and the regular production inexpensively on CBid.

[PUFFNMO]

Originally Posted by Benjy

I believe it's "12 years aged" and "10 years aged" for the wrappers, or something like that, so when they were launched in 2002 the wrappers were from 90/92 and so six years later he's using wrappers from 96/98.

These are wonderful smokes. The history of the wrappers seems a bit hazy however. Does anybody really know when they were harvested?

[WeekendSmoker]

I lke the RP92 series - slightly more so than the 90 series. Very consistent, reliable cigars with a great burn. I also get them usually on Cbid.
WeekendSmoker

[longknocker]

Nice Review! The RP 92 was one of my first "quality" smokes and is what sold me on the RP line! Try the RP Edge maduro next, my favorite smoke!!!

[Major Captain Silly]

Thank you for the review. I concur with everything written. I've never paid 8 bucks for them, though. Usually around $4-$5 on C-Bid.

MCS