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Rocky Patel

Fifty

Rocky Patel Fifty is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Honduras, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 52.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Honduras, Nicaragua
Country
Honduras
Factory
HATSA
Strength
medium
Sizes
2 · 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 Fifty uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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 Fifty questions

What does Rocky Patel Fifty taste like?

Rocky Patel Fifty uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Fifty?

Rocky Patel Fifty is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Rocky Patel Fifty good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Rocky Patel Fifty made?

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

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Fifty use?

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

What sizes does Rocky Patel Fifty come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Fifty?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Fifty?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Fifty?

Cigars with a similar build include Sancho Panza Original, 7-20-4 The Hustler and Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.