Release linked from Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Facebook page Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has announced they are adding a 6 x 60 vitola to its Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary line. According to the release that was made, the word is the 6 x 60 vitola is “now available”. The 6 x 60 becomes the fifth […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel II-XXVI
Rocky Patel II-XXVI The Rocky Patel II-XXVI is a limited release cigar that was launched by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars in 2013. The II-XXVI is the roman numeral for “2-26” – which happens to be Patel’s birthdate. This marks the first major release in 2013 by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars following a very busy year […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel TAA Signature Series
Rocky Patel TAA Signature Series The Rocky Patel TAA Signature Series is a cigar that was exclusive to Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) retailers. Each year, cigar manufacturers are given the opportunity to provide exclusive releases to those retailers that are members of the TAA. These can be exclusive blends, exclusive vitolas, and/or early release […]
News: Operation Smokescreen is a Motion Picture focusing around Cigar Industry Stars
Update 4/15/13: The following was one of the ultimate April Fool’s Pranks by the Cigar Industry. Even a bogus press release was made on this one. Turns out this campaign was a “smokescreen” for the launch of a new magazine. Many were fooled, many were not. We were one of the ones who got […]
Cigar Preview: Bernie Parent Cigar Getting Line Extensions
The Bernie Parent BSB No. 1 cigar is getting two additional vitolas. The Bernie Parent Cigar BSB No. 1 line, the second sports celebrity line launched by Rocky Patel Premium Cigas is getting two additional sizes. This follows up the original Bernie Parent BSB No. 1 which was made in a limited release this past […]
Cigar Preview: Rocky Patel II-XXVI
Rocky Patel II-XXVI (**) Cigar Aficionado.com has reported details around a new cigar being launched by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. This cigar is meant to commemorate company president Rocky Patel’s birthday. The cigar is being called Rocky Patel II-XXVI. The II-XXVI represents “2-26” which is the date of Rocky Patel’s birthday. The article mentions the cigar is being […]
2012 in Review: Premium Cigar Manufacturer Rankings
E.P. Carrillo: 2012 Cigar Coop Manufacturer of the Year Our 2012 Year in Review coverage concludes with a look at how the manufacturers did on Cigar Coop for 2012. In Jaunary, 2012 we introduced a numerical scoring system. At first we were very hesitant to make sure a move, and while this is a philosophical […]
2012 Cigar of the Year: The Honorable Mentions
The purpose of this list is not to expand our Top 30 to Top 40. These are not cigars 31 to 40 being listed. In alphabetical order, we list ten honorable mentions that came oh so close to making the countdown and deserve recognition as very good smokes. Why ten more cigars after already ranking […]
Cigar Review: BSB No. 1 by Bernie Parent
BSB No 1 by Bernie Parent The BSB No 1 by Bernie Parent is a cigar that was blended by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. Earlier this month, we previewed this collaboration between Rocky Patel and NHL Hall of Fame goaltender Bernie Parent. This is the second collaboration with Rocky Patel and a sports celebrity in […]
Cigar Review: Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel
Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel The Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel was one of six new blends launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. The Nording 50th Anniversary commemorates world-renowned pipe maker Erik Nording’s 50th Anniversary in the tobacco business. It also marks the second blend in the […]
