Rocky Patel - "Cuban Blend" / Maduro / Robusto

[PinkFloydFan]

Good Evening Fellow BOTL's..

This was a Rocky Patel - "Cuban Blend" . Maduro Wrapper, Robusto size ( 5x50ish)
Unfortunately, I can NOT actually compare it or any other of my sticks to an real Cuban Cigar, It may taste exactly like one. Dunno. (yet ) LOL...

These sticks usually sell for about $5 each, I dont remember what I paid, I think about $3-4.. Probably bought a 5 pack, because I have a few more in my box. They will be enjoyed in the near future.


On to the review... ** Pics attached below **

1) Construction - Very Nicely built, I must say, Most RP stick I have smoked are all well built, I really have not had a problem with any RP sticks construction wise.. Maybe just a run of good luck, or maybe he just builds nice cigars...
As you can see, it had a very shiny, oily wrapper with a some very small veins .. It felt leathery in my hand. Nice feel and heft to it.

This cigar smelled great out of the wrap.. A sweet tobacco and dark earthy scent to it, It smelled sort of clean and sweet.

I cut just the cap off and toasted the foot.
It lit very easily and evenly , needed no touch-ups and drew very easily and smooth throughout the smoking of it.


2) The Taste-

1/3rd - Very tasty. A bit of spice and pepper about 1 inch in. Some earth and cocoa waste tasted via the nose. Very Nice.. Full and creamy.
It produced a Dense smoke and alot of it. ( Pictured, along with my 5 o'clock shadow and grey scruff.. lol )

2/3rd - More spicy thru the nose, But I liked it. Rich and Earthy, maybe a little dark roasted coffee too. It coated my mouth with a delicious flavor, I was drinking water and wished I was drinking coffee., still VERY Smooth.
I felt the nicotine a little bit. Very cool little hum going as I enter the last third.

3/3rd - Still tasting great and a touch of something like licorice or anise I started to taste. Not bitter at all. dark Toasted Almond maybe..

The Nub - I smoked it until it too hot to deal with. It produced a little hot smoke at this point, I might have kept it cooler if I left more ash on.

3) The Ash -
Well organized with alternating black and white strips. Sturdy ash, I was reaching for my camera and It hit the floor at about the 2 inch mark. It didn't break apart on impact.


Rating / Opinion-
I would rate this particular cigar as " Excellent " . It was on par with the other RP's I have smoked. If you like " The Edge" or the "MM" Torps.. This reminded a bit of those, But more complex.. Yet Equally as if not more tasty in its own way.

I am looking forward to smoking another one of these.

This cigar also has a large quantity of "Ligero" tobacco in the filler,
I am really liking Ligero tobacco fillers with the Maduro wraps.. I REALLY enjoyed the Arganese M3 I smoked last night... alot of Ligero in that as well.
As I consider other purchases, I will try to educate myself more on the filler and binder tobacco used and really try to note the tastes I experience with the varying combinations..


I would and will buy more of these, especially if I see a sale..

These are a nice member of the RP line, I don't know if you can get them everywhere, as I read they are an exclusive to one shop.. Dunno if that is 100% true, But worth the purchase IMO.

As always, I really welcome your feedback, opinions and comments.

Thanks for reading.

Vin

[madurolover]

Nice review bro! Sounds like a tasty smoke.

[ericb13]

I always enjoy reading your reviews. Sounds like a great smoke!

[PinkFloydFan]

Originally Posted by ericb13

I always enjoy reading your reviews. Sounds like a great smoke!

Thank you very much Bro.. I appreciate the nice feedback. I try to be honest and share my opinion here, Hoping someone will enjoy it , and maybe try something or not based on what they think they prefer..

Sincere thanks man.

[Jimbo57]

I have one of these that's been in my humi for about three months. Just hadn't made it to it yet but it looks like it's time. Thanks Vin.

[rajuabju]

Great review... I've had Rocky Vintages, Decades, Edge, Sun Growns, a fan of them all. I'll have to try this out soon! and seems like its pretty affordable too