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Rocky Patel

Olde World Reserve Maduro

Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduras, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Broadleaf Maduro
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Honduras, Nicaragua
Country
Honduras
Factory
HATSA
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 5 × 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 Olde World Reserve Maduro uses a Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

2 in the catalog

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Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro questions

What does Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro taste like?

Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro uses a Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Olde World Reserve Maduro?

Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro made?

Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro use?

Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro uses a Broadleaf Maduro 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 Olde World Reserve Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro and Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro?

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 Olde World Reserve Maduro?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Olde World Reserve Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO America, Camacho American Barrel-Aged and Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.