Rocky Patel
White Label
Rocky Patel White Label is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at El Paraiso. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Honduran, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- El Paraiso
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsRocky Patel White Label uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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 White Label taste like?
Rocky Patel White Label uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 White Label?
Rocky Patel White Label is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Rocky Patel White Label good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Rocky Patel White Label made?
Rocky Patel White Label is made in Honduras at El Paraiso, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel White Label use?
Rocky Patel White Label uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rocky Patel White Label come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Toro (6½ × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel White Label?
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 White Label?
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 White Label?
Cigars with a similar build include 5 Vegas Gold, Gispert Classic and Camacho Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.