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 […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel A.L.R. Second Edition Toro
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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 […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas Bala (2021 TAA Exclusive)
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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, […]
Prime Time Awards 2021: Large Company of the Year – Rocky Patel Premium Cigars
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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 […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #1 – Rocky Patel Winter Collection Robusto (2020)
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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: […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #5 – Rocky Patel Quarter Century Robusto
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“The Rocky Patel Quarter Century was simply an amazing cigar experience in terms of flavor – and it all came together perfectly in the Robusto format. The cigar delivered an excellent balance and synergy of flavors on the palate. After I smoked each one of these, I wanted another.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Honduran […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Freedom Maduro Announced for Santa Clara Cigars
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Santa Clara Cigars will receive a third installment of the Rocky Patel Freedom line, the Rocky Patel Freedom Maduro. The Rocky Patel Freedom line was a high-profile release for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars back in 2012. The name Freedom meant to evoke gratitude for the ability to continue legally enjoying cigars. The original cigar was […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel ALR Second Edition Joins JR 50th Anniversary Series
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JR Cigar has announced that Rocky Patel Premium Cigars will be the latest company to collaborate on the JR 50th Anniversary Series. For this eleventh installment of the JR 50th series, Rocky Patel is setting aside a limited amount of Rocky Patel ALR Second Edition Toros. The ALR (which stands for Aged, Limited, and Rare) […]