Recommend me a Patel

JJG · 12-10-2009, 08:16 PM

Hey guys, I've been in the mood to try new stuff lately and I'm clueless about Rocky Patel. I know he has a ton of different lines and my neighborhood B&M seems to carry most of them. I smoked an Edge years ago that was decent, but my tastes have changed quite bit since then.

I like smooth but full flavored natural wrapper cigars. Salty, leathery, not a lot of sweetness. Cuban Bolivar and Partagas are my go-to smokes but I also like full flavored Dominicans like LFD and Opus X. Super spicy, nose-burning Nicaraguans are my pet peeve. If it burns my face off, it's not a premium cigar in my opinion.

so, that being said, what should I try? Price isn't an issue since I only plan to buy 2 or 3. Like I said, my local shop seems to have a big selection of RPs but if you recommend something super rare or discontinued I probably won't take the time to search it down.

thanks in advance!

kelmac07 · 12-10-2009, 08:20 PM

RP Sumatra if you can find them...great smoke. But the Renaisance is also a tasty stick.

KidRock · 12-10-2009, 08:22 PM

rocky makes awesome cigars

Catfish · 12-11-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

RP Sumatra if you can find them...great smoke. But the Renaisance is also a tasty stick.

Makes sense that you like them both.

A Very reliable source tells me the Renaissance is the same thing as the Edge Sumatra with a different priming on the wrapper.

duckmanco · 12-11-2009, 11:35 AM

The Sungrown is the best blend with his name on it, followed by the OWR maduro, which can be had for much cheaper at CI labeled as the RP Xout Liga C maduro.

Damn good blends and two of my go to's for sure.... I don't mess with much of his other smokes as I can't and won't keep up.

Mr B · 12-11-2009, 11:55 AM

So far, after trying many R.P.s I like the Vintage 92 best. But only in the Perfecto size. The larger sizes and even the Petite Corona dont have as good flavor as the Perfecto. This is an awesome morning smoke w/ Coffee too.
I liked the Decade too. Very nice flavor but the flavor did not change at all through the entire stick.
I wolud still like to try the Edge Sumatra. I did not like the other Edges.

JJG · 12-11-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Makes sense that you like them both.

A Very reliable source tells me the Renaissance is the same thing as the Edge Sumatra with a different priming on the wrapper.

what is priming? never heard that term used in reference to cigars before.

Catfish · 12-11-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

what is priming?

If I remember correctly, priming refers to when, in the life cycle of a tobacco plant, when the leaf is harvested. The lower on the plant, the younger the leaf, the more mild the flavor is.

I complained to my bud about the wrapper leaf of the Renaissance being too thin and easily damaged. He explained the lower priming ( earlier harvesting of a younger, thinner wrapper leaf ) was a possible cause.

elderboy02 · 12-10-2009, 08:34 PM

I like the RP Decade and the Patel Brothers.

icehog3 · 12-10-2009, 08:36 PM

I like the sophisticated Patel.

SmokeyJoe · 12-10-2009, 08:37 PM

I first got introduced through his Vintage '92 and Vintage '90 lines. Both are still very good to me.

icehog3 · 12-10-2009, 08:42 PM

Sometimes only the Approachable Patel will suffice....

12-14-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Sometimes only the Approachable Patel will suffice....

I see your "Approachable Patel" and I'll raise you "I'm on vacation Patel"

Blueface · 12-14-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bleedingshrimp

I see your "Approachable Patel" and I'll raise you "I'm on vacation Patel"

I'll see both your "Approachable Patel" and "I'm on vacation Patel" and raise you "Hanging with Blueface Patel".

St. Lou Stu · 12-15-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Sometimes only the Approachable Patel will suffice....

I like the American Market Selection.

But, The Michael Jackson Line (advertised in Tom's photo above) is also good.

s15driftking · 12-10-2009, 08:44 PM

Edge sumatra
Edge MAduro
Decade (tan label)

icehog3 · 12-10-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

Edge sumatra
Edge MAduro
Decade (tan label)

Asking Bobby to recommend a Rocky Patel is like asking an Irishman to recommend an alcoholic beverage.

s15driftking · 12-10-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Asking Bobby to recommend a Rocky Patel is like asking an Irishman to recommend an alcoholic beverage.

Don't you mean Gurkha? I'm actualyl not a huge RP fan, regardless, did someone say alcohol?

icehog3 · 12-10-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

Don't you mean Gurkha? I'm actualyl not a huge RP fan, regardless, did someone say alcohol?

Busted.

12-10-2009, 08:53 PM

Someone said there was Jameson whiskey in here

12-10-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Recommend me a Patel Hey guys, I've been in the mood to try new stuff lately and I'm clueless about Rocky Patel. I know he has a ton of different lines and my neighborhood B&M seems to carry most of them. I smoked an Edge years ago that was decent, but my tastes have changed quite bit since then. I like smooth but full flavored natural wrapper cigars. Salty, leathery, not a lot of sweetness. Cuban Bolivar and Partagas are my go-to smokes but I also like full flavored Dominicans like LFD and Opus X. Super spicy, nose-burning Nicaraguans are my pet peeve. If it burns my face off, it's not a premium cigar in my opinion. so, that being said, what should I try? Price isn't an issue since I only plan to buy 2 or 3. Like I said, my local shop seems to have a big selection of RPs but if you recommend something super rare or discontinued I probably won't take the time to search it down. thanks in advance!

12-10-2009, 08:20 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Recommend me a Patel RP Sumatra if you can find them...great smoke. But the Renaisance is also a tasty stick. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-10-2009, 08:22 PM	#3
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Recommend me a Patel rocky makes awesome cigars __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

12-11-2009, 11:35 AM	#5
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: Recommend me a Patel The Sungrown is the best blend with his name on it, followed by the OWR maduro, which can be had for much cheaper at CI labeled as the RP Xout Liga C maduro. Damn good blends and two of my go to's for sure.... I don't mess with much of his other smokes as I can't and won't keep up. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

12-11-2009, 11:55 AM	#6
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Recommend me a Patel So far, after trying many R.P.s I like the Vintage 92 best. But only in the Perfecto size. The larger sizes and even the Petite Corona dont have as good flavor as the Perfecto. This is an awesome morning smoke w/ Coffee too. I liked the Decade too. Very nice flavor but the flavor did not change at all through the entire stick. I wolud still like to try the Edge Sumatra. I did not like the other Edges.

12-10-2009, 08:34 PM	#9
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Recommend me a Patel I like the RP Decade and the Patel Brothers.

12-10-2009, 08:36 PM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,769 Trading: (60)	Re: Recommend me a Patel I like the sophisticated Patel. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-10-2009, 08:37 PM	#11
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Recommend me a Patel I first got introduced through his Vintage '92 and Vintage '90 lines. Both are still very good to me. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

12-10-2009, 08:42 PM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,769 Trading: (60)	Re: Recommend me a Patel Sometimes only the Approachable Patel will suffice.... __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-10-2009, 08:44 PM	#16
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Recommend me a Patel Edge sumatra Edge MAduro Decade (tan label) __________________ diamonds/guns

12-10-2009, 08:53 PM	#20
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Patel Someone said there was Jameson whiskey in here