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Rocky Patel

The Edge Maduro

Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Factory. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Honduras binder; Nicaragua, Honduras filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Nicaragua, Honduras
Country
Honduras
Factory
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Factory
Strength
medium-full
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 brings

Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro questions

What does Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro taste like?

Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Maduro?

Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro 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 The Edge Maduro made?

Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro is made in Honduras at Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro use?

Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 Maduro 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 Maduro?

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 Maduro?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO America, Camacho American Barrel-Aged and Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.