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Rocky Patel

Royale

Rocky Patel Royale is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TAVICUSA. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf, Connecticut Shade binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 54.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf, Connecticut Shade
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
TAVICUSA
Strength
medium
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 54

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 Royale uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 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: 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

4 in the catalog

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Rocky Patel Royale questions

What does Rocky Patel Royale taste like?

Rocky Patel Royale uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 Royale?

Rocky Patel Royale is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Rocky Patel Royale 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 Royale made?

Rocky Patel Royale is made in Nicaragua at TAVICUSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Royale use?

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

What sizes does Rocky Patel Royale come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5½ × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Toro (6½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Royale?

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 Royale?

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 Royale?

Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.