Rocky Patel
Dark Star
Rocky Patel Dark Star is a full strength cigar made in Honduras at El Paraiso. It pairs Honduran Corojo wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Honduran Corojo
- Binder
- Honduras
- Filler
- Honduran, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- El Paraiso
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsRocky Patel Dark Star uses a Honduran Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Rocky Patel Dark Star taste like?
Rocky Patel Dark Star uses a Honduran Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Rocky Patel Dark Star?
Rocky Patel Dark Star is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Rocky Patel Dark Star good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Rocky Patel Dark Star made?
Rocky Patel Dark Star is made in Honduras at El Paraiso, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel Dark Star use?
Rocky Patel Dark Star uses a Honduran Corojo wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rocky Patel Dark Star come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Dark Star?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Rocky Patel Dark Star?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Rocky Patel Dark Star?
Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley Prensado, Camacho Corojo and Gran Habano Corojo No. 5. They share corojo wrapper, full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.