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Old 02-14-2009, 04:33 PM   #1
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Default Re: Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto

Yeah the '92s are my favorite RPs, but I enjoy the '90s just fine. I'd love to pick up a box... what are cbid prices like on the '92s?
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Old 02-14-2009, 05:21 PM   #2
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Nice review and pretty much dead on from what I get, I smoke them and the 92's regularly. As for as the bitter start try lighting the cigar with out drawing through it. I toast the foot from about 3 inches with my Ronson and let it rest for about a minute. I then twist the cigar between my fingers and light the end from about an inch. Every 30 second or so I blow on the end and touch up the burn as needed until the entire bottom is well lit. Allow the cigar to rest for about 15 to 20 seconds and then draw the first smoke through the cigar. I started doing this a while ago with all my cigars and it eliminated that "bitter" first 1/2 to 1/2 inch.

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Old 02-14-2009, 05:56 PM   #3
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I like the Vintages quite a bit, good review.
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Old 02-14-2009, 06:12 PM   #4
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Nice stick. Thanks for the review.
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Old 02-15-2009, 07:08 AM   #5
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Nice review and pretty much dead on from what I get, I smoke them and the 92's regularly. As for as the bitter start try lighting the cigar with out drawing through it. I toast the foot from about 3 inches with my Ronson and let it rest for about a minute. I then twist the cigar between my fingers and light the end from about an inch. Every 30 second or so I blow on the end and touch up the burn as needed until the entire bottom is well lit. Allow the cigar to rest for about 15 to 20 seconds and then draw the first smoke through the cigar. I started doing this a while ago with all my cigars and it eliminated that "bitter" first 1/2 to 1/2 inch.

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Chuck,
Thanks for the tip. I try to take my time while lighting, though I'm not as patient as you obviously are. I will make a point to use your method next time and I'll report back.

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Old 02-15-2009, 09:48 AM   #6
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Default Re: Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto

It seems you can get the RP 90s and 92s for about $3 each on CBid...maybe even cheaper on boxes. I've bought all my RP vintage cigars there in 5 packs, don't recall ever paying more than $15 for one.
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Nice review and pretty much dead on from what I get, I smoke them and the 92's regularly. As for as the bitter start try lighting the cigar with out drawing through it. I toast the foot from about 3 inches with my Ronson and let it rest for about a minute. I then twist the cigar between my fingers and light the end from about an inch. Every 30 second or so I blow on the end and touch up the burn as needed until the entire bottom is well lit. Allow the cigar to rest for about 15 to 20 seconds and then draw the first smoke through the cigar. I started doing this a while ago with all my cigars and it eliminated that "bitter" first 1/2 to 1/2 inch.

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I agree with Chuck here 100%,,,I was going to start to answer this thread with the same info but when I read this,,,took the words right out of my head. GMTA
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Cigary & Chas,
I've used your lighting method for two nights now. You are 100% correct.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10528

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Old 02-19-2009, 01:06 PM   #9
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Nice review and pretty much dead on from what I get, I smoke them and the 92's regularly. As for as the bitter start try lighting the cigar with out drawing through it. I toast the foot from about 3 inches with my Ronson and let it rest for about a minute. I then twist the cigar between my fingers and light the end from about an inch. Every 30 second or so I blow on the end and touch up the burn as needed until the entire bottom is well lit. Allow the cigar to rest for about 15 to 20 seconds and then draw the first smoke through the cigar. I started doing this a while ago with all my cigars and it eliminated that "bitter" first 1/2 to 1/2 inch.

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I love the two vintages and I have been using this lighting method and works great!
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Default Re: Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto

Great stick, I like the cocoa/coffee flavor that develops halfway through. not my favorite RP though, the decade wins that award.
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Old 02-19-2009, 01:41 PM   #11
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Default Re: Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto

For some reason I don't ever go out specifically looking for these, but I'm always glad when I happen across one burried in my humi. They are a pretty good smoke at a really decent price. Not much more to ask for in my book.


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