Rocky Patel
The Edge Connecticut
Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Factory. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Honduras binder; Nicaragua, Honduras filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder
- Honduras
- Filler
- Nicaragua, Honduras
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 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 The Edge Connecticut 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
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What does Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut taste like?
Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut 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 The Edge Connecticut?
Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut 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 The Edge Connecticut made?
Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut is made in Honduras at Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut use?
Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Nicaragua, Honduras filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut?
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 The Edge Connecticut?
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 The Edge Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include 7-20-4 The Hustler, Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur and Zino Nicaragua. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.