RP 1961 Toro

G G · 02-01-2010, 12:54 PM

Here is my first ever attempt at a review, so don't flame me too bad.

Rocky Patel 1961 Toro that was gifted to me by Jaime (RPGuy) at Epic II.

Sipped on a Pepsi Throwback while smoking this.

This is an attractive cigar with a few veins that weren't too prominent.
Pre light the cigar had some barnyard smell, very pleasant aroma. The prelight draw is a very nice tobacco flavor and the draw is perfect.
I used my cheap V-Cutter on it and lit it up with my trusty Ronson Jet-Lite. Kinda surprised that I was getting a flavor similar to the JDN Antono, but smoother. Had a fair amount of spice on the snork.

I don't usually pick up all the various flavors that my more experienced BOTLs do but here goes:

Chocolate, cocoa, some leather later on and maybe a little citrusy flavors.

Got a lot of smoke on the draw and after the first inch it seemed to settle down and not getting quite as much spice. The leather seemed to dominate for an inch or two then it was kinda back an forth on the flavors.
The burn was great and got a little crooked two times, but self corrected.

Smoked it down till maybe an inch, then I think I got in a hurry and it might have got too hot.

I really liked this cigar and would definately get some more.

Sitting on the porch about 58 degrees and the wind was blowing pretty good at times which could have affected the burn.

marge796 · 02-01-2010, 01:00 PM

Great review Greg, thanks for your time!

Chris.....

Kreth · 02-01-2010, 01:02 PM

Nice review, these sound tasty.
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issues · 02-01-2010, 01:10 PM

Great review Greg I really need to revisit this cigar!

The first one I had was just ok...

02-01-2010, 01:10 PM

Great Job for your 1'st review - to the point, good pics, and good choice of smokes!

Coach Deg · 02-01-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issues

Great review Greg I really need to revisit this cigar!

The first one I had was just ok...

I bought a 5'ver at a Rocky Event. Thought the first one was just ok, also. But the next 2 have been pretty good.

Great review Greg! I just might have 1 tonight!

quantim0 · 02-01-2010, 02:19 PM

Sounds like a good smoke.

I've been looking at trying one, but my local shop it out. I'll grab one at some point.

02-03-2010, 04:38 AM

Definitely my favorite of the entire RP line, I enjoyed one the other week gifted by Jamei at Epic. Thanks for the review Greg, and once again for the great sticks Jamei.

longknocker · 02-03-2010, 05:06 AM

Great Review & Pics, Greg! Fantastic Smoke, IMO!

captain53 · 03-06-2010, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the review. I just tried my first one of a couple I have aged 2 months and generally agree with Greg's review. I was not overly impressed with the taste but it had a pretty good burn and a great draw. Would never hold over about 1" of ash. Probably would not buy more of them but have another one to try before a final decision.

Mr.Erskine · 03-06-2010, 06:39 PM

I just picked up a torpedo today of this. I am looking forward to it.

Actually, I picked up some hella good sticks today.

kelmac07 · 03-06-2010, 06:40 PM

Great review Greg...thanks for sharing!!

02-01-2010, 12:54 PM	#1
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	RP 1961 Toro Here is my first ever attempt at a review, so don't flame me too bad. Rocky Patel 1961 Toro that was gifted to me by Jaime (RPGuy) at Epic II. Sipped on a Pepsi Throwback while smoking this. This is an attractive cigar with a few veins that weren't too prominent. Pre light the cigar had some barnyard smell, very pleasant aroma. The prelight draw is a very nice tobacco flavor and the draw is perfect. I used my cheap V-Cutter on it and lit it up with my trusty Ronson Jet-Lite. Kinda surprised that I was getting a flavor similar to the JDN Antono, but smoother. Had a fair amount of spice on the snork. I don't usually pick up all the various flavors that my more experienced BOTLs do but here goes: Chocolate, cocoa, some leather later on and maybe a little citrusy flavors. Got a lot of smoke on the draw and after the first inch it seemed to settle down and not getting quite as much spice. The leather seemed to dominate for an inch or two then it was kinda back an forth on the flavors. The burn was great and got a little crooked two times, but self corrected. Smoked it down till maybe an inch, then I think I got in a hurry and it might have got too hot. I really liked this cigar and would definately get some more. Sitting on the porch about 58 degrees and the wind was blowing pretty good at times which could have affected the burn.

02-01-2010, 01:00 PM	#2
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: RP 1961 Toro Great review Greg, thanks for your time! Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

02-01-2010, 01:02 PM	#3
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: RP 1961 Toro Nice review, these sound tasty. Posted via Mobile Device

02-01-2010, 01:10 PM	#4
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: RP 1961 Toro Great review Greg I really need to revisit this cigar! The first one I had was just ok...

02-01-2010, 01:10 PM	#5
Big Smoke Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RP 1961 Toro Great Job for your 1'st review - to the point, good pics, and good choice of smokes!

02-01-2010, 02:19 PM	#7
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: RP 1961 Toro Sounds like a good smoke. I've been looking at trying one, but my local shop it out. I'll grab one at some point. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

02-03-2010, 04:38 AM	#8
Uflbassin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RP 1961 Toro Definitely my favorite of the entire RP line, I enjoyed one the other week gifted by Jamei at Epic. Thanks for the review Greg, and once again for the great sticks Jamei.

02-03-2010, 05:06 AM	#9
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: RP 1961 Toro Great Review & Pics, Greg! Fantastic Smoke, IMO!

03-06-2010, 05:17 PM	#10
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: RP 1961 Toro Thanks for the review. I just tried my first one of a couple I have aged 2 months and generally agree with Greg's review. I was not overly impressed with the taste but it had a pretty good burn and a great draw. Would never hold over about 1" of ash. Probably would not buy more of them but have another one to try before a final decision.

03-06-2010, 06:39 PM	#11
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	Re: RP 1961 Toro I just picked up a torpedo today of this. I am looking forward to it. Actually, I picked up some hella good sticks today. __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

03-06-2010, 06:40 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: RP 1961 Toro Great review Greg...thanks for sharing!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"