CigarMind

Rocky Patel

Sixty

Rocky Patel Sixty is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TAVICUSA. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 60 to 6½ × 52.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
TAVICUSA
Strength
full
Sizes
2 · 6 × 60 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 brings

Rocky Patel Sixty uses a Mexican San Andres 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-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

2 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

reads and news on Rocky Patel

Rocky Patel Sixty questions

What does Rocky Patel Sixty taste like?

Rocky Patel Sixty uses a Mexican San Andres 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 Sixty?

Rocky Patel Sixty 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 Sixty 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 Sixty made?

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

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Sixty use?

Rocky Patel Sixty uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Rocky Patel Sixty come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro (6½ × 52) and Sixty (Gordo) (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Sixty?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Sixty?

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 Sixty?

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.