Rocky Patel
Hamlet 2020
Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduras & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5½ × 52 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Honduras
- Filler
- Honduras & Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Villa Cuba
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5½ × 52 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 bringsRocky Patel Hamlet 2020 uses an Ecuadorian 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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 Hamlet 2020 taste like?
Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 uses an Ecuadorian 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 Hamlet 2020?
Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 made?
Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 use?
Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Honduras 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 Hamlet 2020 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 52) and Toro (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020?
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 Hamlet 2020?
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 Hamlet 2020?
Cigars with a similar build include Foundation Cigar Co. Highclere Castle Edwardian, Drew Estate Nica Rustica Adobe and Espinosa Habano. They share habano wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.