Rocky Patel Vintage (EURO) 1990 Review

[HKGuns]

[SIZE="2"]Size: 6.1 X 52 (Torpedo) Date: 1/08/2006 Taste: 1 Draw: 3 Burn: 6 Impression: 2 Ave: 3.0 (Rated 1-10)[/SIZE]

PROMO: [The RP Vintage “European blend” is a slight variation on his regular RP Vintage. Catering to the more mild taste that Europeans like in their cigars, Rocky Patel tweaked the blend ever-so-slightly: the fermentation period is shorter on the wrappers while some Ligero leaf was removed from the filler blend. These tweaks result in a lighter, slightly milder smoke.] END PROMO

What an complete disappointment. After smoking several (US) RP Vintage 90's & 92's I was excited to give this milder version a try. Unfortunately, it was a complete waste of money. The burn was all that was decent about this stick. It had little taste and the little taste it had reminded me of a paper mill I lived near years ago. The draw was tighter than the rear of those chaps in BBM. I was hoping for the best and couldn't believe the difference could be so vast.



Avoid at any price.

[SmokusMaximus]

Nice Review!

I was wondering when someone would write a review of the Euro lines. I think that most RP Vintage smokers will not like the new milder taste. IMHO

[Millow]

germantownrob isn't going to be happy about you ruining his sale! (check the WTS/WTB forum and you'll see what i mean)

[HKGuns]

Ha! Didn't see that one.....ahhhhhhh, I don't know anything anyway. He likely got the same 15 pack I did......only I'll use them as fire starters.

[illuminatus]

Dammit! I was just seriously considering buying these from Rob too... Sorry Rob! I really enjoyed the RPV 1990 I had the other day, it's my #2 rated NC, #3 rated total... oh well, good to know, thanks for the review!

[Alpedhuez55]

I just won a 5 pack of the Euros as part of a 20 count desk humidor 15 Premium Cigar deal which also had five packs of Gurkha Doble Maduro and Perdomo Estate Seleccion. I was about to buy a 20 or 25 count humidor to replace the 12 count one I keep at work. So for $40. this deal worked for me. I almost paid $40 for a desk top model yesterday, so the smokes are kind of free!!!

I was looking forward to trying the RPV Euros. I do find I need to be in the mood for a mild smoke. I usually favor something full bodied, so maybe I will have the same opinion. BUt I will add to this thread after they arrive next week.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by HKGuns

The draw was tighter than the rear of those chaps in BBM.

So what youre saying, is that it wasnt tight at all?


OHHHHH SCHNAP!

[Millow]

Well, I cracked and bought a 5 pack from Rob, hopefully you just had a bad one.

[HKGuns]

Originally Posted by Millow

Well, I cracked and bought a 5 pack from Rob, hopefully you just had a bad one.

It was two.....but I'm interested in other opinions.

[VoteKinky06]

These are the new special on cbid opening up at 8:30 am in the morning. Starting bid: 24.99 for 10. It's funny, I dont even bid at cbid anymore, yet I still check the prices and stuff every day.

[Millow]

I've since smoked one of the ones i got from Rob, and i really did like it. Very mild though.

[VoteKinky06]

Originally Posted by VoteKinky06

These are the new special on cbid opening up at 8:30 am in the morning. Starting bid: 24.99 for 10. It's funny, I dont even bid at cbid anymore, yet I still check the prices and stuff every day.

"8:30 am in the morning" I'm so intelligent. "It'll be opening at 8:30 am in the morning before noon and after midnight"