Patel Brothers Toro test drive

TheRiddick · 08-25-2009, 08:11 PM

Was at a wine and cigar dinner last Friday and was given the new Patel Brothers Toro by the West Coast Patel rep (the guy knows my preference for the big bodied/big flavor cigars). For reference, I am not a big Patel fan, find most lines medium at best with lack of complexity and a number of lines downright a waste of money.

I was given a Patel Vintage 1992 cigar to start with, an OK cigar by most standards, but not something that excites me. About 40% in I struck up a conversation with Patel West Coast rep and the second I asked him about the new line he pulled one from his pocket and asked me to smoke it and give him feedback (he was planning to smoke it himself during dinner).

The cigar sported an interim band so I have no idea what the production band will look like, and really don't care. The cigar had great construction with a pretty dark wrapper and nice heft to it, no blemishes on wrapper nor soft spots, no veins either, the wrapper having a nice oily sheen. Fired it up and well, this was easily a match for most any DPG product, a nice blast of spice up front (about half an inch worth) that then settled into a deep flavored and complex smoke with chocolate/powdered cocoa flavors dominating. Last 2 inches, as do DPG's, had more spice kick in, I'd say on the white pepper side. Full bodied and full flavored, a huge departure for Patel, IMO. (I know many on the board love The Edge and think it is full bodied, but I find it mild for the most part and lacking in flavor). The flavor stayed pretty constant throughout with no need to touch up the cigar at all.

A very enjoyable smoke I am looking forward to, first Patel I will actually spend my money on. This cigar came from (now aging) production run, to be released in October, and even at this point is smooth enough, although I will still age them for some time as I do with all other cigars.

G G · 08-25-2009, 08:24 PM

Nice review Greg.

Dunkel · 08-25-2009, 08:30 PM

Nice review. I just received one in a PIF, Can't wait to try it.

Kreth · 08-25-2009, 08:50 PM

Thanks for the review. I am an RP fan, and here's another one I need to try.

TripleF · 08-25-2009, 09:06 PM

I just finished one as I too was given one by the area Florida rep (RPguy) and I was thrilled!

I absolutely loved this cigar.

110% maduro all the way!!

I'll be smoking these by the pound when they come out!!

kelmac07 · 08-25-2009, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the review...mmmmmmmmm maduro!

Starscream · 08-25-2009, 09:34 PM

Sounds good. I'll have to try one this Fall.

08-25-2009, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the nice review!!!

Can't wait to try one.

Skywalker · 08-26-2009, 01:24 PM

Very nice review Greg!!!

I'll have to give these a try when I find 'em!!!

08-26-2009, 01:30 PM

Thanks for the review.. I'm not totally shocked by this being so full bodied. I believe that is all Rocky's brother smokes.

Giant & 49er Fan · 08-26-2009, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the review. Feedback has been excellent on this blend. I look forward to hearing from those who pick it up. Tell Tim or Steve (Cali reps) I said hello next time you see them. Thanks again!

dannysguitar · 08-26-2009, 05:37 PM

I heard the blend is similar or the same as the Winter Collection....

Giant & 49er Fan · 08-26-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dannysguitar

I heard the blend is similar or the same as the Winter Collection....

Your sources are wise!

Smokin Gator · 08-26-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleF

I just finished one as I too was given one by the area Florida rep (RPguy) and I was thrilled!

I absolutely loved this cigar.

110% maduro all the way!!

I'll be smoking these by the pound when they come out!!

Hmmm I wonder if my brother will have one for me tomorrow night????

TheRiddick · 08-26-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPguy

Tell Tim or Steve (Cali reps) I said hello next time you see them. Thanks again!

Will do, Tim's the one who gave me the cigar.

Giant & 49er Fan · 08-26-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Hmmm I wonder if my brother will have one for me tomorrow night????

You might have a pallet coming...

Scothew · 08-26-2009, 11:26 PM

nice write up, can't wait to try one!

08-27-2009, 12:49 AM

nice review! i like alot of rocky's new stuff and if the patel brothers is anything like those, i'm sure i'll be in for a treat

08-25-2009, 08:11 PM	#1
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Patel Brothers Toro test drive Was at a wine and cigar dinner last Friday and was given the new Patel Brothers Toro by the West Coast Patel rep (the guy knows my preference for the big bodied/big flavor cigars). For reference, I am not a big Patel fan, find most lines medium at best with lack of complexity and a number of lines downright a waste of money. I was given a Patel Vintage 1992 cigar to start with, an OK cigar by most standards, but not something that excites me. About 40% in I struck up a conversation with Patel West Coast rep and the second I asked him about the new line he pulled one from his pocket and asked me to smoke it and give him feedback (he was planning to smoke it himself during dinner). The cigar sported an interim band so I have no idea what the production band will look like, and really don't care. The cigar had great construction with a pretty dark wrapper and nice heft to it, no blemishes on wrapper nor soft spots, no veins either, the wrapper having a nice oily sheen. Fired it up and well, this was easily a match for most any DPG product, a nice blast of spice up front (about half an inch worth) that then settled into a deep flavored and complex smoke with chocolate/powdered cocoa flavors dominating. Last 2 inches, as do DPG's, had more spice kick in, I'd say on the white pepper side. Full bodied and full flavored, a huge departure for Patel, IMO. (I know many on the board love The Edge and think it is full bodied, but I find it mild for the most part and lacking in flavor). The flavor stayed pretty constant throughout with no need to touch up the cigar at all. A very enjoyable smoke I am looking forward to, first Patel I will actually spend my money on. This cigar came from (now aging) production run, to be released in October, and even at this point is smooth enough, although I will still age them for some time as I do with all other cigars.

08-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive Nice review Greg.

08-25-2009, 08:30 PM	#3
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive Nice review. I just received one in a PIF, Can't wait to try it. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

08-25-2009, 08:50 PM	#4
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive Thanks for the review. I am an RP fan, and here's another one I need to try. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-25-2009, 09:06 PM	#5
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive I just finished one as I too was given one by the area Florida rep (RPguy) and I was thrilled! I absolutely loved this cigar. 110% maduro all the way!! I'll be smoking these by the pound when they come out!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

08-25-2009, 09:29 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive Thanks for the review...mmmmmmmmm maduro! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-25-2009, 09:34 PM	#7
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: Patel Brothers Toro test drive Sounds good. I'll have to try one this Fall. __________________ Insert quote here.

08-25-2009, 09:49 PM	#8
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive Thanks for the nice review!!! Can't wait to try one.

08-26-2009, 01:24 PM	#9
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive Very nice review Greg!!! I'll have to give these a try when I find 'em!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-26-2009, 01:30 PM	#10
sboyajian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive Thanks for the review.. I'm not totally shocked by this being so full bodied. I believe that is all Rocky's brother smokes.

08-26-2009, 01:46 PM	#11
Giant & 49er Fan Formerly known as RPguy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jaime Location: McCovey Cove! Posts: 1,318 Trading: (35)	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive Thanks for the review. Feedback has been excellent on this blend. I look forward to hearing from those who pick it up. Tell Tim or Steve (Cali reps) I said hello next time you see them. Thanks again! __________________ "This cigar tastes like the weekend!" - JBoogie

08-26-2009, 05:37 PM	#12
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive I heard the blend is similar or the same as the Winter Collection.... __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

08-26-2009, 11:26 PM	#17
Scothew CA Scott #2658 Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Scott Location: AL Posts: 580 Trading: (5)	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive nice write up, can't wait to try one!

08-27-2009, 12:49 AM	#18
apNgb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Patel Brothers Toro test drive nice review! i like alot of rocky's new stuff and if the patel brothers is anything like those, i'm sure i'll be in for a treat