Rocky Patel Connecticut
What’s up with all the Rocky Patel reviews lately, you ask? It is just a phase. I am a long time fan boy of Rocky. This morning I was rummaging around the humidor, looking for a mild cigar to have with coffee. The Rocky Patel Connecticut caught my attention. I purchased some of these sticks a couple years ago and smoked through most of them. The cigar up for review has been in my humidor for at least two years. Since this was my staple morning smoke for awhile, I am pairing it with coffee and a little water. Let’s get to the review!
Wrapper: Connecticut
Binder/Filler: It was hard to get info on the exact blend. I believe it is Honduran.
Size: Churchill 7 x 47
Price: $27.00 for a five pack
Pre-smoke & Construction:
Squeezing the cigar showed no soft spots, and it was pretty firm. Despite this, the draw felt very free. The pre-light draw tasted like cedar, and sniffing the wrapper and foot had the same smell. Looking over the wrapper, I noticed it was somewhat veiny but overall looked fine. The burn was perfect, requiring no touchups. The ash held on for over an inch before falling off. Construction was great overall.
Flavor:
The first third had very mild earthy notes. On top of that were woody flavors. As the first third came to a close, the smoke became smooth and somewhat buttery.
The second third continued that buttery, toasty flavor. It became nutty as I progressed. The earthy and woody undertones I had in the first third were gone. Simple but good so far.
For the last third, the smoke became very creamy. The flavors were easy… Buttery, toasty, and nutty. Simple, one dimensional, but enjoyable.
Conclusion:
This is a good, simple, mild cigar. Those of you who seek a “Wow” cigar will find this smoke boring. But if you appreciate mild Connecticut wrapped cigars, you may want to give this cigar a try. This smoke can hold its own against a $15.00 Macanudo Vintage for a fraction of the price. Pick some of these up, get some coffee, and enjoy.
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Aaron March 29th, 2009 at 8:37 am
great review. this cigar is a staple smoke for me. really enjoyable , i was going to ask u have u tried the oliva connecticut reserve yet? sounds like its kinda like this cigar but much more bolder flavors. maybe a good idea for a review. oh yeah.. i know ur a fan of the por larranaga cuban grade connecticut. witch to u think has more flavor the rocky connecticut or the por larranaga?