Rocky Patel
Vintage 2003
Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at El Paraiso. It pairs African Cameroon wrapper; Honduras binder; Nicaragua, Honduras filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- African Cameroon
- Binder
- Honduras
- Filler
- Nicaragua, Honduras
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- El Paraiso
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 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 Vintage 2003 uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- 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 Vintage 2003 taste like?
Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 Vintage 2003?
Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 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 Vintage 2003 made?
Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 is made in Honduras at El Paraiso, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 use?
Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 uses an African Cameroon 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 Vintage 2003 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Toro (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Vintage 2003?
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 Vintage 2003?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 Vintage 2003?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Vision, Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 and Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.