RP 1961 Review

longknocker · 01-17-2010, 01:21 PM

Rocky Patel 1961: Rocky Patel introduced his 1961 line at the 2009 IPCPR. These cigars are finished with an Ecuadorian Habano seed wrapper, are bound with a Honduran binder leaf, and the fillers are all Nicaraguan. The Rocky Patel 1961 is a medium bodied cigar with complex flavors. Tobacco sweetness, citrus notes, cocoa, and coffee are all there, waiting to be smoked. Named after Rocky Patel's birth year the 1961 is available in Corona, Robusto, Toro, and Torpedo.

This Quick Review Was Courtesy Of Jaime (RPguy), Who Gifted Me This Wonderful Stick Last November.

The Stick Is A Toro; 6 1/2 X 52. Nothing Really Striking About The Initial Appearance; Nice Pleasant Tobacco Scent Pre-Light.

Initial Light & Burn Were Nice And Even, Revealing A Very Pleasant Spice & Sweetness Throughout The First 1/3.

2nd Third Revealed A Citrus, Leather, & Cocoa Flavor That Persisted Throughout The Remainder Of The Smoke.

Draw & Burn Were Perfect Throughout, Even Though I Was Smoking @ 56* In A 15mph wind.

Duration Of Smoke: 1.5 Hr.

Overall Rating 9/10. I Was Pleasantly Surprised By This New, Medium To Full Bodied Smoke From Rocky.

Price $8.50/ Stick Retail

You Definitely Need To Try This Bad Boy!

G G · 01-17-2010, 01:58 PM

Can't wait to smoke the one he gave me. Nice review and thanks for the smoke Jaime.

Smokin Gator · 01-17-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Can't wait to smoke the one he gave me. Nice review and thanks for the smoke Jaime.

'xactly!!!

TripleF · 01-17-2010, 07:59 PM

Great review bro........on a grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat cigar!!

Jbailey · 01-17-2010, 01:59 PM

Thanks for the review Greg.

kelmac07 · 01-17-2010, 08:06 PM

Great review Greg...I keep looking at these in the B&M, but always grab something else. Maybe next time.

Vigiles · 01-17-2010, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the review!

I smoked one on new years eve, definitely worth trying!

01-22-2010, 08:16 AM

Great smoke and a great review!

-NES

joeobx · 01-17-2010, 09:05 PM

Nice review....I had one about a week ago that I picked up at a B/M about a mounth ago, really liked it.

elderboy02 · 01-22-2010, 08:34 AM

Thanks for the review. I need to fire the one I have up.

Giant & 49er Fan · 01-22-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Rocky Patel 1961: Rocky Patel introduced his 1961 line at the 2009 IPCPR. These cigars are finished with an Ecuadorian Habano seed wrapper, are bound with a Honduran binder leaf, and the fillers are all Nicaraguan. The Rocky Patel 1961 is a medium bodied cigar with complex flavors. Tobacco sweetness, citrus notes, cocoa, and coffee are all there, waiting to be smoked. Named after Rocky Patel's birth year the 1961 is available in Corona, Robusto, Toro, and Torpedo.

This Quick Review Was Courtesy Of Jaime (RPguy), Who Gifted Me This Wonderful Stick Last November.

The Stick Is A Toro; 6 1/2 X 52. Nothing Really Striking About The Initial Appearance; Nice Pleasant Tobacco Scent Pre-Light.

Initial Light & Burn Were Nice And Even, Revealing A Very Pleasant Spice & Sweetness Throughout The First 1/3.

2nd Third Revealed A Citrus, Leather, & Cocoa Flavor That Persisted Throughout The Remainder Of The Smoke.

Draw & Burn Were Perfect Throughout, Even Though I Was Smoking @ 56* In A 15mph wind.

Duration Of Smoke: 1.5 Hr.

Overall Rating 9/10. I Was Pleasantly Surprised By This New, Medium To Full Bodied Smoke From Rocky.

Price $8.50/ Stick Retail

You Definitely Need To Try This Bad Boy!

Glad you enjoyed it brother! Thanks for the review!

Catfish · 01-23-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RPguy

Glad you enjoyed it brother! Thanks for the review!

68TriShield · 01-23-2010, 07:33 AM

One of Rocky's better offerings imo.

SmokeyJoe · 01-23-2010, 08:25 AM

I'm a fan of this cigar... picked up six at the Rocky Event they had at Empire Cigars in Raleigh last week...

Gonna have to pick up some more.

md4958 · 01-23-2010, 08:47 AM

Thanks for the review Greg!

issues · 01-23-2010, 09:09 AM

Great review Greg,

I might have to give this one another shot...

I had one and found that I like several of the other Rocky's a bit more and at lower price-points.

Smokin Gator · 01-28-2010, 05:19 PM

I smoked the 1961 torp on the way home today that Jamie so graciously gifted me. I gotta say... that is a quality smoke. Very nice flavor, needed zero touch ups, and was so nice and oily!!! Gotta go find some more!!

longknocker · 01-28-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I smoked the 1961 torp on the way home today that Jamie so graciously gifted me. I gotta say... that is a quality smoke. Very nice flavor, needed zero touch ups, and was so nice and oily!!! Gotta go find some more!!

My Feelings, Exactly, Brent!

Giant & 49er Fan · 01-28-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I smoked the 1961 torp on the way home today that Jamie so graciously gifted me. I gotta say... that is a quality smoke. Very nice flavor, needed zero touch ups, and was so nice and oily!!! Gotta go find some more!!

4WheelVFR · 08-18-2010, 10:18 PM

Smoking a 1961 Robusto as I type this and it isn't bad at all. A little on the mild side, but pleasant coffee and cinnamon flavors and a nice draw and burn. A nice smoke but don't know if it justifies $8 given some of Patel's other offerings and other cigars at this price point.

01-17-2010, 01:21 PM	#1
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	RP 1961 Review Rocky Patel 1961: Rocky Patel introduced his 1961 line at the 2009 IPCPR. These cigars are finished with an Ecuadorian Habano seed wrapper, are bound with a Honduran binder leaf, and the fillers are all Nicaraguan. The Rocky Patel 1961 is a medium bodied cigar with complex flavors. Tobacco sweetness, citrus notes, cocoa, and coffee are all there, waiting to be smoked. Named after Rocky Patel's birth year the 1961 is available in Corona, Robusto, Toro, and Torpedo. This Quick Review Was Courtesy Of Jaime (RPguy), Who Gifted Me This Wonderful Stick Last November. The Stick Is A Toro; 6 1/2 X 52. Nothing Really Striking About The Initial Appearance; Nice Pleasant Tobacco Scent Pre-Light. Initial Light & Burn Were Nice And Even, Revealing A Very Pleasant Spice & Sweetness Throughout The First 1/3. 2nd Third Revealed A Citrus, Leather, & Cocoa Flavor That Persisted Throughout The Remainder Of The Smoke. Draw & Burn Were Perfect Throughout, Even Though I Was Smoking @ 56* In A 15mph wind. Duration Of Smoke: 1.5 Hr. Overall Rating 9/10. I Was Pleasantly Surprised By This New, Medium To Full Bodied Smoke From Rocky. Price $8.50/ Stick Retail You Definitely Need To Try This Bad Boy! Last edited by longknocker; 01-17-2010 at 01:35 PM. Reason: Retail Price

01-17-2010, 01:58 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: RP 1961 Review Can't wait to smoke the one he gave me. Nice review and thanks for the smoke Jaime.

01-17-2010, 07:59 PM	#4
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: RP 1961 Review Great review bro........on a grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat cigar!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

01-17-2010, 01:59 PM	#5
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: RP 1961 Review Thanks for the review Greg. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

01-17-2010, 08:06 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: RP 1961 Review Great review Greg...I keep looking at these in the B&M, but always grab something else. Maybe next time. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-17-2010, 09:05 PM	#7
Vigiles Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Garrett Location: VA Posts: 183 Trading: (3)	Re: RP 1961 Review Thanks for the review! I smoked one on new years eve, definitely worth trying!

01-22-2010, 08:16 AM	#8
NeverEnoughStick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RP 1961 Review Great smoke and a great review! -NES

01-17-2010, 09:05 PM	#9
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: RP 1961 Review Nice review....I had one about a week ago that I picked up at a B/M about a mounth ago, really liked it. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

01-22-2010, 08:34 AM	#10
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: RP 1961 Review Thanks for the review. I need to fire the one I have up.

01-23-2010, 07:33 AM	#13
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: RP 1961 Review One of Rocky's better offerings imo.

01-23-2010, 08:25 AM	#14
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: RP 1961 Review I'm a fan of this cigar... picked up six at the Rocky Event they had at Empire Cigars in Raleigh last week... Gonna have to pick up some more. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

01-23-2010, 08:47 AM	#15
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: RP 1961 Review Thanks for the review Greg! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

01-23-2010, 09:09 AM	#16
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: RP 1961 Review Great review Greg, I might have to give this one another shot... I had one and found that I like several of the other Rocky's a bit more and at lower price-points.

01-28-2010, 05:19 PM	#17
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: RP 1961 Review I smoked the 1961 torp on the way home today that Jamie so graciously gifted me. I gotta say... that is a quality smoke. Very nice flavor, needed zero touch ups, and was so nice and oily!!! Gotta go find some more!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-18-2010, 10:18 PM	#20
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: RP 1961 Review Smoking a 1961 Robusto as I type this and it isn't bad at all. A little on the mild side, but pleasant coffee and cinnamon flavors and a nice draw and burn. A nice smoke but don't know if it justifies $8 given some of Patel's other offerings and other cigars at this price point.