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Rocky Patel

Edge Habano

Rocky Patel Edge Habano is a full strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Ecuador Habano wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua, Honduras filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 52.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua, Honduras
Country
Honduras
Factory
HATSA
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 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 Habano uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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

3 in the catalog

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Rocky Patel Edge Habano questions

What does Rocky Patel Edge Habano taste like?

Rocky Patel Edge Habano uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Habano?

Rocky Patel Edge Habano 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 Habano 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 Habano made?

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

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Edge Habano use?

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

What sizes does Rocky Patel Edge Habano come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Torpedo (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

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

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 Habano?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Habano?

Cigars with a similar build include Ramon Bueso Genesis Habano, Black Label Trading Co. Rite of Passage and Brick House Quantum. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.