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Rocky Patel

Java Latte

Rocky Patel Java Latte is a mild strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4 × 32 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut Shade
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Strength
mild
Sizes
7 · 4 × 32 to 6 × 50

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 Java Latte uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
  • When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
  • 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

7 in the catalog

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Rocky Patel Java Latte questions

What does Rocky Patel Java Latte taste like?

Rocky Patel Java Latte uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade 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 Java Latte?

Rocky Patel Java Latte is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Rocky Patel Java Latte 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 Java Latte made?

Rocky Patel Java Latte is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Java Latte use?

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

What sizes does Rocky Patel Java Latte come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: x-press (4 × 32), Petite Corona (4½ × 38), Corona (5 × 42), Wafe (5 × 46), Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and The 58 (5 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Java Latte?

For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Java Latte?

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 Java Latte?

Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Tabak Especial Dulce, Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Man O' War Virtue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.