Rocky Patel
Year of the Snake
Rocky Patel Year of the Snake is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano (US) / Habano 2000 Oscuro (Intl) wrapper; Nicaraguan Broadleaf binder; Honduras & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Rocky Patel
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano (US) / Habano 2000 Oscuro (Intl)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Broadleaf
- Filler
- Honduras & Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Villa Cuba
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 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 Year of the Snake uses a Nicaraguan Habano (US) / Habano 2000 Oscuro (Intl) wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged 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 Year of the Snake taste like?
Rocky Patel Year of the Snake uses a Nicaraguan Habano (US) / Habano 2000 Oscuro (Intl) wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Year of the Snake?
Rocky Patel Year of the Snake is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Rocky Patel Year of the Snake 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 Year of the Snake made?
Rocky Patel Year of the Snake is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Villa Cuba, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rocky Patel Year of the Snake use?
Rocky Patel Year of the Snake uses a Nicaraguan Habano (US) / Habano 2000 Oscuro (Intl) wrapper over a Nicaraguan Broadleaf 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 Year of the Snake come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50) and Toro (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rocky Patel Year of the Snake?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Year of the Snake?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 Year of the Snake?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father La Opulencia, RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust and Southern Draw Kudzu. They share oscuro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.