Rocky Patel

Fifty-Five

Rocky Patel Fifty-Five is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TAVICUSA. It pairs Nicaraguan wrapper; Costa Rican binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5½ × 55 to 6½ × 55.

Maker: Rocky Patel
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Costa Rican
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country: Nicaragua
Factory: TAVICUSA
Strength: medium-full
Sizes: 2 · 5½ × 55 to 6½ × 55

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Rocky Patel Fifty-Five yet.

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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
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.

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Sizes

2 in the catalog

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Rocky Patel Fifty-Five questions

How strong is Rocky Patel Fifty-Five?

Rocky Patel Fifty-Five is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Rocky Patel Fifty-Five 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 Fifty-Five made?

Rocky Patel Fifty-Five is made in Nicaragua at TAVICUSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Fifty-Five use?

Rocky Patel Fifty-Five uses a Nicaraguan wrapper over a Costa Rican binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Rocky Patel Fifty-Five come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 55) and Toro (6½ × 55). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Fifty-Five?

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.

Smoking one?

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