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Rocky Patel

Edge Corojo

Rocky Patel Edge Corojo is a full strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Ecuador Corojo wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Ecuador Corojo
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Honduras
Factory
HATSA
Strength
full
Sizes
2 · 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 brings

Rocky Patel Edge Corojo uses an Ecuador 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

2 in the catalog

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Rocky Patel Edge Corojo questions

What does Rocky Patel Edge Corojo taste like?

Rocky Patel Edge Corojo uses an Ecuador 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 Edge Corojo?

Rocky Patel Edge Corojo 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 Edge Corojo 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 Edge Corojo made?

Rocky Patel Edge Corojo is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Edge Corojo use?

Rocky Patel Edge Corojo uses an Ecuador Corojo wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Rocky Patel Edge Corojo come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Edge Corojo?

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 Edge Corojo?

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 Edge Corojo?

Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley Prensado, Punch Rare Corojo and Camacho Corojo. They share corojo wrapper, full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.