Rocky Patel
Java Red
Rocky Patel Java Red is a mild strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Brazilian Mata Fina (Maduro) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4 × 32 to 6 × 50.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Mata Fina (Maduro)
- 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 bringsRocky Patel Java Red uses a Brazilian Mata Fina (Maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- 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 Java Red taste like?
Rocky Patel Java Red uses a Brazilian Mata Fina (Maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Red?
Rocky Patel Java Red 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 Red 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 Red made?
Rocky Patel Java Red is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel Java Red use?
Rocky Patel Java Red uses a Brazilian Mata Fina (Maduro) 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 Red 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 Red?
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 Red?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. 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 Red?
Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Deadwood Sweet Jane, PDR 1878 Velvet Roast and Tatiana Dolce Vanilla. They share maduro wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.