Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto

Chris. · 10-26-2009, 01:13 PM

RP 1961 Robusto

This is basically the notes I took on my iphone as I smoked this one earlier today.

Oily, toothy, smooth wrapper. It almost felt silky. Nice and dark color too. No blemishes. Firm but not hard. Kinda soft at the foot, where it looked loosely packed. It has a nice triple cap. Clipped easily with no damage. Easy draw with some spice in prelight draw.

Lit easily. Good initial flavor with some spice through the nose. Good volume of smoke. Some coffee notes. Some ammonia-these are still very fresh. The ash came off easily after about an inch. It could have hung on a little longer, but I typically ash it at this point, and I had no trouble doing so.

I'm having some burn problems, but that's probably because of the breezy 50 degree weather. Lots of nicotine. I smoked it down to about 1.5" and went inside. This breeze is killer.

Overall it was a decent cigar. I think it needs a couple months of rest. Mine only got about 2 weeks. It's also not very expensive, at around $6 I think.

Blindjimme · 10-26-2009, 01:17 PM

Nice Chris, Thanks.

Starscream · 10-26-2009, 01:23 PM

Never heard of this one. Is it a new regular line or a limited run?
Thanks for the review.

Chris. · 10-26-2009, 01:25 PM

I know it is new, but I don't know about how long the production will be...

Starscream · 10-26-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.

I know it is new, but I don't know about how long the production will be...

OHRD · 10-26-2009, 01:34 PM

I think it's a new addition to RP's regular line up; I've heard its the same blend as the Winter '09.

Chris. · 10-26-2009, 01:43 PM

"Rocky Patel 1961, named for the year Rocky Patel was born, is a medium-to-full-bodied cigar with Nicaraguan-grown filler leaves, a Honduran binder and an Ecuadorian-grown, Habano-seed wrapper." http://www.cigarcyclopedia.com/webap.../view/1509/27/

Here's another review with some info on it as well...
http://www.stogiereview.com/2009/07/...1-pre-release/

10-26-2009, 02:02 PM

I thought it was very meh.

dannysguitar · 10-26-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

I think it's a new addition to RP's regular line up; I've heard its the same blend as the Winter '09.

I think the "Patel Bro's" is the same at the Winter 09. This is an entirely different blend....

I did really enjoy the Winter 09, so I should probably try the Patel Brothers.

10-26-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannysguitar

I think the "Patel Bro's" is the same at the Winter 09. This is an entirely different blend....

I did really enjoy the Winter 09, so I should probably try the Patel Brothers.

This is what I thought as well ... could be wrong though. Either way, I'd like to try both. I tend to like Rocky's stuff. The last one I had was a Renaissance which I thought was surprisingly good.

Titan410 · 10-26-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slavac

I thought it was very meh.

I'm with you

kelmac07 · 10-26-2009, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the review Chris!!

Starscream · 10-26-2009, 07:59 PM

Couldn't see the picture at work. Wow, that's an ugly band!

Chris. · 10-26-2009, 09:03 PM

I actually like the band. It looks halloweenish. LOL

10-26-2009, 01:13 PM	#1
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto RP 1961 Robusto This is basically the notes I took on my iphone as I smoked this one earlier today. Oily, toothy, smooth wrapper. It almost felt silky. Nice and dark color too. No blemishes. Firm but not hard. Kinda soft at the foot, where it looked loosely packed. It has a nice triple cap. Clipped easily with no damage. Easy draw with some spice in prelight draw. Lit easily. Good initial flavor with some spice through the nose. Good volume of smoke. Some coffee notes. Some ammonia-these are still very fresh. The ash came off easily after about an inch. It could have hung on a little longer, but I typically ash it at this point, and I had no trouble doing so. I'm having some burn problems, but that's probably because of the breezy 50 degree weather. Lots of nicotine. I smoked it down to about 1.5" and went inside. This breeze is killer. Overall it was a decent cigar. I think it needs a couple months of rest. Mine only got about 2 weeks. It's also not very expensive, at around $6 I think. __________________

10-26-2009, 01:17 PM	#2
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto Nice Chris, Thanks.

10-26-2009, 01:23 PM	#3
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto Never heard of this one. Is it a new regular line or a limited run? Thanks for the review. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-26-2009, 01:25 PM	#4
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto I know it is new, but I don't know about how long the production will be... __________________

10-26-2009, 01:34 PM	#6
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto I think it's a new addition to RP's regular line up; I've heard its the same blend as the Winter '09. __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-26-2009, 01:43 PM	#7
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto "Rocky Patel 1961, named for the year Rocky Patel was born, is a medium-to-full-bodied cigar with Nicaraguan-grown filler leaves, a Honduran binder and an Ecuadorian-grown, Habano-seed wrapper." http://www.cigarcyclopedia.com/webap.../view/1509/27/ Here's another review with some info on it as well... http://www.stogiereview.com/2009/07/...1-pre-release/ __________________

10-26-2009, 02:02 PM	#8
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto I thought it was very meh.

10-26-2009, 05:50 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto Thanks for the review Chris!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-26-2009, 07:59 PM	#13
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto Couldn't see the picture at work. Wow, that's an ugly band! __________________ Insert quote here.

10-26-2009, 09:03 PM	#14
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto I actually like the band. It looks halloweenish. LOL __________________