Rocky Patel
Thirtieth Anniversary
Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Honduras & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Honduras & Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Villa Cuba
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5½ × 50 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 bringsRocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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 Thirtieth Anniversary taste like?
Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary 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 Thirtieth Anniversary?
Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary 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 Thirtieth Anniversary made?
Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary use?
Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Honduras & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6½ × 52) and Sixty (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary?
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 Thirtieth Anniversary?
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 Thirtieth Anniversary?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Juárez, Domain Cigars Neutron and Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.