“Once again, Rocky Patel delivers with a San Andres-wrapped cigar. While the Rocky Patel Disciple flew under the radar at the 2021 PCA Trade Show, it should definitely not be ignored.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $12.10 […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel White Label Robusto
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At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars unveiled a new offering known as the Rocky Patel White Label. It a nutshell, this would be one of the most premium regular production offerings that the company would unveil. This cigar would be priced in the $20.00 range. The Rocky Patel […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Disciple Toro
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At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, one of the higher profile releases was the Sixty by Rocky Patel. As the name indicates the cigar commemorated the 60th birthday of company founder Rocky Patel that had been celebrated earlier in the year. The Sixty would feature a Mexican San Andres wrapper on it, […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Switches to Phillips and King Exclusive
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Philips and King has announced it has become the exclusive distributor for the Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Corojo and Maduro lines. The move was made effective last month. The Olde World Reserve line was first introduced by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars in 2006. National distribution was discontinued in 2012 when the Costa Rican Maduro […]
Cigar News: United Cigars to Release Rocky Patel Silver Cigar Bar
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United Cigars has announced the second installment of its cigar bar series, the Rocky Patel Silver Cigar Bar. The Cigar Bar series is a part of United Cigars’ Series Unidas collection where it collaborates with major manufacturers. The Cigar Bar series gives consumers the opportunity to try box-pressed versions of cigars that have been released […]
Cigar News: Hamlet Paredes Departs Rocky Patel Premium Cigars
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Hamlet Paredes, the famed Cuban cigar roller who joined Rocky Patel Premium Cigars in 2015, has departed the company. In addition to being a cigar roller in Cuba working at the Partagas and Romeo y Julieta factories, Paredes has served as a brand ambassador for Habanos SA. He immigrated to the United States and was […]
Cigar Review: Sixty by Rocky Patel Toro
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When it comes to Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, the company and owner Rocky Patel loves to celebrate milestones. Whether its anniversaries, birthdays, or other things, the idea of celebrating with a milestone fits in with the mantra of enjoying a premium cigar for a celebratory occasion. 2021 was a big one for owner Rocky Patel […]
PCA 2022 Report: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars
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Looking back several years ago, it was not unusual for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars to release seven or more new lines at the IPCPR Trade Show. These numbers have been streamlined over the past couple of years. This year the company introduced two new lines at the Trade Show. Leading the pack would be The […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel DBS Introduced at PCA 2022 Trade Show
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Prior to the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, much of the focus for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars was around The Edge 20th Anniversary release. However, come trade show time, Rocky Patel had one surprise it unveiled, the Rocky Patel DBS. DBS stands for double broadleaf selection. This is because of two Broadleaf leaves […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Unveils The Edge 20th Anniversary at PCA 2022
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Twenty years ago, Rocky Patel started working on a project called The Edge. At the time it was a cigar that was packaged in 100-count crates and was originally unbanded. Eventually footer bands were added, and many additional blends were added to the line. This year, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars pays homage to the work […]