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Rocky Patel

Winter Collection

Rocky Patel Winter Collection is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Honduras & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 1 size.

Maker
Rocky Patel
Wrapper
Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Honduras & Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1

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 Winter Collection uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro 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
  • 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

1 in the catalog

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Rocky Patel Winter Collection questions

What does Rocky Patel Winter Collection taste like?

Rocky Patel Winter Collection uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro 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 Winter Collection?

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

Is Rocky Patel Winter Collection 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 Winter Collection made?

Rocky Patel Winter Collection is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Rocky Patel Winter Collection use?

Rocky Patel Winter Collection uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro 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 Winter Collection come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

What drink goes with Rocky Patel Winter Collection?

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 Winter Collection?

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.