Rocky Patel
Sapphire Mexican San Andrés
Rocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Nicaragua (Estelí) + Honduras (Jamastran Valley) double binder binder; Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa), aged 6-7 years filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Nicaragua (Estelí) + Honduras (Jamastran Valley) double binder
- Filler
- Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa), aged 6-7 years
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Villa Cuba
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5½ × 50 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsRocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, 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 Sapphire Mexican San Andrés taste like?
Rocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Sapphire Mexican San Andrés?
Rocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Rocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés 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 Sapphire Mexican San Andrés made?
Rocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés use?
Rocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Nicaragua (Estelí) + Honduras (Jamastran Valley) double binder binder, with Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa), aged 6-7 years filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Sapphire Mexican San Andrés?
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 Sapphire Mexican San Andrés?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, 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 Sapphire Mexican San Andrés?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Neanderthal, Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Maduro and Crowned Heads Jericho Hill. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.