Rocky Patel
Quarter Century
Rocky Patel Quarter Century is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TAVICUSA. It pairs Ecuador Habano wrapper; Honduran binder; Nicaragua, Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Habano
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- TAVICUSA
- Strength
- medium-full
- 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 Quarter Century uses an Ecuador 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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 Quarter Century taste like?
Rocky Patel Quarter Century uses an Ecuador 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 Quarter Century?
Rocky Patel Quarter Century is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Rocky Patel Quarter Century 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 Quarter Century made?
Rocky Patel Quarter Century is made in Nicaragua at TAVICUSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel Quarter Century use?
Rocky Patel Quarter Century uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Nicaragua, Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rocky Patel Quarter Century 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 Quarter Century?
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 Quarter Century?
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 Quarter Century?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.