Rocky Patel
LB1
Rocky Patel LB1 is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at El Paraiso. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- El Paraiso
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 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 LB1 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 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 LB1 taste like?
Rocky Patel LB1 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 LB1?
Rocky Patel LB1 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Rocky Patel LB1 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 LB1 made?
Rocky Patel LB1 is made in Honduras at El Paraiso, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel LB1 use?
Rocky Patel LB1 uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rocky Patel LB1 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Toro (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel LB1?
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 LB1?
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 LB1?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Pilon, Don Lino Africa and La Palina Bronze Label. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.