Rocky Patel
Gold Label
Rocky Patel Gold Label is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba. It pairs Ecuador (Habano) wrapper; Ecuador (Connecticut-seed Shade) & U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) binder; Nicaragua (Estelí & Jalapa) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Habano)
- Binder
- Ecuador (Connecticut-seed Shade) & U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf)
- Filler
- Nicaragua (Estelí & Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Villa Cuba
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsRocky Patel Gold Label 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
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What does Rocky Patel Gold Label taste like?
Rocky Patel Gold Label 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 Gold Label?
Rocky Patel Gold Label is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Rocky Patel Gold Label 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 Gold Label made?
Rocky Patel Gold Label is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel Gold Label use?
Rocky Patel Gold Label uses an Ecuador (Habano) wrapper over an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed Shade) & U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) binder, with Nicaragua (Estelí & Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rocky Patel Gold Label come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50), Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6½ × 54), Toro (6½ × 54) and Sixty (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Gold Label?
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 Gold Label?
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 Gold Label?
Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.