I have changed my mind about Rocky Patel

[lambing]

I had never had a Patel that I cared for. I know, most people love them, but hey, everybody's tastes are different.

Tonight I had a Patel Decade 10th Anniversary, sent to my by jwyatt55. It was WONDERFUL. I'll definitely have to give Rocky another chance.

Thanks, Jason.

 

[jwyatt55]

Your very welcome. My favorite RP stick glad you enjoyed it

 

[Drac]

Rocky has some great cigars, now whether or not the subjective taste is to the liking of the individual is another story. Objectively his construction is very good. I always say there is a big difference between a bad cigar and a cigar you dont like.

 

[SmokinginWNC]

Yeah i agree. Rocky's are one of my favorite cigars, try smoking an indian tabac with rocky setting next to you. His story of how he started blending and making cigars is pretty awe-inspiring.

 

[Hardcore]

I was into a few of his smokes when I first got into smoking cigars. Now I'd pass on any of his offerings. I smoked the Decade. It was ok. Just that, ok, imho. But different strokes for different folks.

 

[smokemifugotem]

I also used to love his stuff, but my tastes changed and really do not smoke any of his stuff anymore. I do have a Decade from time to time...they are not bad at all. Might have to have another one today to see if I still do like them!

 

[njstone]

My favorite is the Olde World Reserve Maduro, but I also really like the Edge, Vintage '92, Fusion, Ressisaince, Signature and Connecticut.

Rocky was one of the very first makers I really liked, and although I don't smoke them as often because I have so many other faves now as well, I still like them.

 

[CaTeacher]

My favorite is the Olde World Reserve Maduro, but I also really like the Edge, Vintage '92, Fusion, Ressisaince, Signature and Connecticut.

Rocky was one of the very first makers I really liked, and although I don't smoke them as often because I have so many other faves now as well, I still like them.

+1

The Vintage 92 got me hooked on smokes, and the Decade is a staple. Still need to try the Fusion, Signature, and his seasonal blends.

 

[Simoun]

Rocky Patel was a pretty good introduction to cigars for me. I got a few of the Vintage 90s and 92s and an Edge Lite in a sampler pack as one of my first cigar purchases, and I was pretty happy with them, especially with the Vintage 92s. Those are the only RPs I've ever smoked, and I haven't smoked them in a while, but recently I've been kind of curious to try one of the others now that my palette's a little more developed. Any suggestions?

 

[Simoun]

One stick I've been wondering about is the Edge Maduro. Thoughts?

 

[Hardcore]

I heard that his cigars with a darker wrapper have leaves that have been dyed.

 

[Simoun]

I heard that his cigars with a darker wrapper have leaves that have been dyed.

really?

 

[Hardcore]

really?

Yes. I believe that it was mentioned in a couple of threads about it.

 

[Simoun]

Yes. I believe that it was mentioned in a couple of threads about it.

Didn't know that. I just joined BOTL yesterday.

 

[Moro]

Didn't know that. I just joined BOTL yesterday.

The "Search" function yields much more than ye might think. LOADS of information in this site if ye know how to look.

 

[Simoun]

Yeah, I just found an old Stogie Review posting about in from a few months ago through Google. Guess I'll skip those Maduros then.

 

[Simoun]

The "Search" function yields much more than ye might think. LOADS of information in this site if ye know how to look.

Thanks, Moro.

 

[Moro]

Yeah, I just found an old Stogie Review posting about in from a few months ago through Google. Guess I'll skip those Maduros then.

If ye like them, have them. But do bear in mind the colour wasn't attained through a maduro process so if ye want a maduro, that isn't it.

 

[Simoun]

If ye like them, have them. But do bear in mind the colour wasn't attained through a maduro process so if ye want a maduro, that isn't it.

I see your point, Moro. I guess it's just my knee-jerk reaction to being attracted to how dark the wrapper was when I first saw one in person and then finding out that they may be dyed that way.

 

[GUSTO]

I was into a few of his smokes when I first got into smoking cigars. Now I'd pass on any of his offerings...

Ditto here