Rocky Patel Autumn Collection 2009

macpappy · 10-27-2009, 09:14 PM

Rockey Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Robusto (5“x50)
Purchased at Habanos in Slidell, La. $6.95
Colorado Maduro Wrapper (Ecuadorian Habano)
Binder & Filler Nicaraguan

I found this to be a Medium bodied cigar with good construction and appearance and an easy but not loose draw. I was intrigued by the pre-light aroma and my first thought was that it reminded me of a Cavendish pipe tobacco. On second thought though I decided that it reminded me of an Illusione 888.
In fact the flavor continued to remind me of the 888 throughout the smoke. It wasn’t what I would called complex but it had a nice clean taste with a mild spiciness and a good finish. I feel it had a nicely balance flavor and sometimes I tasted a light earthiness. sometimes I picked up a hint of untanned leather and in the second half I tasted anise. It started building up in strength in the last third but there was never any bitterness or bite.
This cigar had a nice even burn which was a testament to it good construction. I didn’t have to relit at any point and only did a single touchup in the last third of the smoke. The ash was brown-tinged gray and was fairly straight and held on past the halfway point. It had a very good amount of grayish white smoke.
I didn’t have the opportunity to smoke the Autumn Collection 2008 but I did smoke the most recent Winter, Spring and Summer versions. This one is by far my favorite of the collection.

elderboy02 · 10-27-2009, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the review. I was wondering about these.

RightAJ · 10-27-2009, 09:25 PM

Heard these were good, I gotta give them a try

aj

timo · 10-27-2009, 09:28 PM

Nice review

Giant & 49er Fan · 10-27-2009, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the review. Spring had to be my favorite by Autumn 09 is a close second.

Pilon · 10-28-2009, 12:02 AM

Nice review. My local B&M just got these in today, can't wait to try it. Local RP Rep came into the shop and handed me a 1961. Didn't even know about it.

10-28-2009, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilon

Nice review. My local B&M just got these in today, can't wait to try it. Local RP Rep came into the shop and handed me a 1961. Didn't even know about it.

I left 10 minutes too soon...

Giant & 49er Fan · 10-29-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilon

Nice review. My local B&M just got these in today, can't wait to try it. Local RP Rep came into the shop and handed me a 1961. Didn't even know about it.

Was it Mark W?

OHRD · 10-28-2009, 07:08 AM

Thanks for the review! I've got a Spring 09 in my humi, haven't heard much about the Autumn. Good stuff...

macpappy · 10-29-2009, 01:25 PM

some photos to go with review
Thumbnail 1: prelight
Thumbnail 2: 1/4 in
Thumbnail 3: halfway
Thumbnail 4: where it started burning uneven

10-27-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Rocky Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Rockey Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Robusto (5“x50) Purchased at Habanos in Slidell, La. $6.95 Colorado Maduro Wrapper (Ecuadorian Habano) Binder & Filler Nicaraguan I found this to be a Medium bodied cigar with good construction and appearance and an easy but not loose draw. I was intrigued by the pre-light aroma and my first thought was that it reminded me of a Cavendish pipe tobacco. On second thought though I decided that it reminded me of an Illusione 888. In fact the flavor continued to remind me of the 888 throughout the smoke. It wasn’t what I would called complex but it had a nice clean taste with a mild spiciness and a good finish. I feel it had a nicely balance flavor and sometimes I tasted a light earthiness. sometimes I picked up a hint of untanned leather and in the second half I tasted anise. It started building up in strength in the last third but there was never any bitterness or bite. This cigar had a nice even burn which was a testament to it good construction. I didn’t have to relit at any point and only did a single touchup in the last third of the smoke. The ash was brown-tinged gray and was fairly straight and held on past the halfway point. It had a very good amount of grayish white smoke. I didn’t have the opportunity to smoke the Autumn Collection 2008 but I did smoke the most recent Winter, Spring and Summer versions. This one is by far my favorite of the collection. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

10-27-2009, 09:17 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Rocky Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Thanks for the review. I was wondering about these.

10-27-2009, 09:25 PM	#3
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: Rocky Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Heard these were good, I gotta give them a try aj

10-27-2009, 09:28 PM	#4
timo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 723 Trading: (0)	Re: Rocky Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Nice review __________________ Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics

10-27-2009, 11:05 PM	#5
Giant & 49er Fan Formerly known as RPguy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jaime Location: McCovey Cove! Posts: 1,318 Trading: (35)	Re: Rocky Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Thanks for the review. Spring had to be my favorite by Autumn 09 is a close second. __________________ "This cigar tastes like the weekend!" - JBoogie

10-28-2009, 12:02 AM	#6
Pilon Feelin' the Love Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Tiverton, RI Posts: 888 Trading: (49)	Re: Rocky Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Nice review. My local B&M just got these in today, can't wait to try it. Local RP Rep came into the shop and handed me a 1961. Didn't even know about it.

10-28-2009, 07:08 AM	#9
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Rocky Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Thanks for the review! I've got a Spring 09 in my humi, haven't heard much about the Autumn. Good stuff... __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.