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Rocky Patel

Grand Reserve

Rocky Patel Grand Reserve is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Ecuadorian wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 50.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Ecuadorian
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan, Honduran
Country
Honduras
Strength
medium
Sizes
1 · 5½ × 50

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 Grand Reserve yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

1 in the catalog
Robusto5½ × 50 · Ecuadorian›

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From the desk

reads and news on Rocky Patel
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Rocky Patel Grand Reserve questions

How strong is Rocky Patel Grand Reserve?

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

Is Rocky Patel Grand Reserve 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 Grand Reserve made?

Rocky Patel Grand Reserve is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Grand Reserve use?

Rocky Patel Grand Reserve uses an Ecuadorian wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Rocky Patel Grand Reserve come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Grand Reserve?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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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