Rocky Patel summer 2008 collection Toro grande

Don Fernando · 11-25-2009, 02:44 PM

Sorry, no pictures, I lost them during a hard disk crash before I could upload them.

This 6 x 58 Rocky Patel from the Summer 2008 collection was given to me by Hardcz, way before he got banned from the board. The Ecuadorian Grown Wrapper from Sumatra Seed is very oily with a few long thin veins and the construction feels quite hard. The 'bling bling' cigar band is pretty and stands out from other cigar bands. The cigar has a strong barnyard aroma. I punched the cigar and got a fine predraw with a black pepper flavor.

I can taste a mild coffee flavor without any supporting flavors. The strength of the flavor mellows down after half an inch and a few puffs later I can taste some chocolate as aftertaste. Both flavors are quite mild. After the mid section of the cigar I can taste a mild pepper for just a moment, and the flavors become a bit creamy. The flavors also grow a bit in strength. I get a freshness with a mild herbal feeling to it combined with a mild creamy chocolate. After 2/3rd the chocolate gains a bit more power, but it never becomes full flavored.

This cigar produces a lot of smoke. The draw is on the light side but acceptable and the ash is close to white and firm. I needed to correct the burn a few times. The cigar is mild to medium flavored and medium bodied.

Would I buy this cigar again? No, this cigar is another Rocky Patel that doesn't fit my palate

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 6 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Burn: 6 / 10
Aroma (first part) 6 / 10
Aroma (middle part) 6 / 10
Aroma (last part) 7 / 10

Giant & 49er Fan · 11-25-2009, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the review Ferdie. Looks like I need to send you some more Edge Maduro Dbl. Coronas!

Catfish · 11-25-2009, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the review, Ferd.

Personally, i liked em a lot. The Devil site has boxes of toros every now and then for as little as $70

Don Fernando · 11-25-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPguy

Thanks for the review Ferdie. Looks like I need to send you some more Edge Maduro Dbl. Coronas!

I still have many RP's in my humidor to try Jaime, I even have some nice "A" coffins that Catfish bombed me.

roughrider · 11-25-2009, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the review.

11-25-2009, 02:44 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Rocky Patel summer 2008 collection Toro grande Sorry, no pictures, I lost them during a hard disk crash before I could upload them. This 6 x 58 Rocky Patel from the Summer 2008 collection was given to me by Hardcz, way before he got banned from the board. The Ecuadorian Grown Wrapper from Sumatra Seed is very oily with a few long thin veins and the construction feels quite hard. The 'bling bling' cigar band is pretty and stands out from other cigar bands. The cigar has a strong barnyard aroma. I punched the cigar and got a fine predraw with a black pepper flavor. I can taste a mild coffee flavor without any supporting flavors. The strength of the flavor mellows down after half an inch and a few puffs later I can taste some chocolate as aftertaste. Both flavors are quite mild. After the mid section of the cigar I can taste a mild pepper for just a moment, and the flavors become a bit creamy. The flavors also grow a bit in strength. I get a freshness with a mild herbal feeling to it combined with a mild creamy chocolate. After 2/3rd the chocolate gains a bit more power, but it never becomes full flavored. This cigar produces a lot of smoke. The draw is on the light side but acceptable and the ash is close to white and firm. I needed to correct the burn a few times. The cigar is mild to medium flavored and medium bodied. Would I buy this cigar again? No, this cigar is another Rocky Patel that doesn't fit my palate Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 6 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Burn: 6 / 10 Aroma (first part) 6 / 10 Aroma (middle part) 6 / 10 Aroma (last part) 7 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-25-2009, 02:46 PM	#2
Giant & 49er Fan Formerly known as RPguy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jaime Location: McCovey Cove! Posts: 1,318 Trading: (35)	Re: Rocky Patel summer 2008 collection Toro grande Thanks for the review Ferdie. Looks like I need to send you some more Edge Maduro Dbl. Coronas! __________________ "This cigar tastes like the weekend!" - JBoogie

11-25-2009, 02:55 PM	#3
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Rocky Patel summer 2008 collection Toro grande Thanks for the review, Ferd. Personally, i liked em a lot. The Devil site has boxes of toros every now and then for as little as $70 __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

11-25-2009, 08:52 PM	#5
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Rocky Patel summer 2008 collection Toro grande Thanks for the review.