The Rocky Patel A.L.R. Toro...

icehog3 · 12-21-2023, 03:42 PM

...is better than every Cuban cigar made in 2023. Just ask Cigar Aficionado.

T.G · 12-21-2023, 08:30 PM

Well duh. How much ad revenue does Cubatobacco spend with Cigar Aficionado mag?

Porch Dweller · 12-23-2023, 08:25 AM

Are we questioning the integrity of Cigar Aficionado?

icehog3 · 12-23-2023, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Are we questioning the integrity of Cigar Aficionado?

Weelok · 12-24-2023, 01:26 AM

I didn’t smoke any 2023 CC but the ALR is a very nice cigar. Pales to a nice aged CC but may be better then a fresh CC.

Brandon · 12-24-2023, 12:31 PM

I’d rather smoke oregano

Don Fernando · 01-03-2024, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Well duh. How much ad revenue does Cubatobacco spend with Cigar Aficionado mag?

They has several #1 cigars over the years, so there goes that theory

Don Fernando · 01-03-2024, 07:27 PM

I'd pick the ALR over the Cohiba 55th (and yes, I smoked both). I can probably get a whole box of ALR for the price of one Cohiba 55th, but even if it was one stick vs one stick I would light up the ALR.

mahtofire14 · 01-04-2024, 05:50 PM

I picked up a 5er of these a couple months ago after not having an RP cigar for years. Mostly because I love anything with a San Andreas wrapper. I’ve smoke one so far. It was ok. Not as much flavor or depth as I’m used to with a San Andreas stick. But it was only one so we’ll have to see how the others do.

Weelok · 01-04-2024, 07:01 PM

In the immortal words of Cigar Coop, “try a sample” before you buy a box. I liked it, bought a box.

I would definitely agree it’s not in everyone’s wheel house but I enjoyed the cigar. I’m not sure it would make my top five but would my top 10. I can attest unless your a Viaje or Aganorsa fan boy, my top five would not appeal to you hah.

12-21-2023, 08:30 PM	#2
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12-23-2023, 08:25 AM	#3
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12-24-2023, 01:26 AM	#5
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,088 Trading: (21)	Re: The Rocky Patel A.L.R. Toro... I didn’t smoke any 2023 CC but the ALR is a very nice cigar. Pales to a nice aged CC but may be better then a fresh CC. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

12-24-2023, 12:31 PM	#6
Brandon Trout chaser Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The ATL Posts: 154 Trading: (0)	Re: The Rocky Patel A.L.R. Toro... I’d rather smoke oregano

01-03-2024, 07:27 PM	#8
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: The Rocky Patel A.L.R. Toro... I'd pick the ALR over the Cohiba 55th (and yes, I smoked both). I can probably get a whole box of ALR for the price of one Cohiba 55th, but even if it was one stick vs one stick I would light up the ALR. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-21-2023, 03:42 PM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	The Rocky Patel A.L.R. Toro... ...is better than every Cuban cigar made in 2023. Just ask Cigar Aficionado. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-04-2024, 05:50 PM	#9
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: The Rocky Patel A.L.R. Toro... I picked up a 5er of these a couple months ago after not having an RP cigar for years. Mostly because I love anything with a San Andreas wrapper. I’ve smoke one so far. It was ok. Not as much flavor or depth as I’m used to with a San Andreas stick. But it was only one so we’ll have to see how the others do. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

01-04-2024, 07:01 PM	#10
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,088 Trading: (21)	Re: The Rocky Patel A.L.R. Toro... In the immortal words of Cigar Coop, “try a sample” before you buy a box. I liked it, bought a box. I would definitely agree it’s not in everyone’s wheel house but I enjoyed the cigar. I’m not sure it would make my top five but would my top 10. I can attest unless your a Viaje or Aganorsa fan boy, my top five would not appeal to you hah. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.