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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars introduced the A.L.R. Second Edition line. A.L.R. stands for Aged, Limited & Rare. As the name indicates, second edition refers to the second blend in this series. The concept behind the A.L.R. line is simple – it involves developing a cigar, rolling the cigar, and […]
In 2017, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars added a new installment to its Vintage Series with the Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas (spelled like the San Andreas in California, not Colombia or Mexico). The Vintage Series is highlighted by the use of aged wrappers. In the case of the Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas, […]
The Prime Time Awards are voted on by members of the Cigar Coop team. The awards look at the impact on the cigar industry. Today, we unveil our choice for the 2021 Large Company of the Year. This award factors in things such as innovation, continued quality, and impact to the industry. Rocky Patel […]
The Winter Collection (2020) Robusto was a home run flavorwise. In fact from a flavor perspective, I have no problem putting this toward the top of Rocky Patel’s releases. In the end, this is a cigar I could recommend to anyone.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaragua Country of Origin: […]
