Friday, February 24, 2012

REVIEW: ROCKY PATEL RENIASSANCE

Cigar Name: Rocky Patel Renaissance
Wrapper:
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder:
Nicaragua
Filler:
Nicaragua and Dominican
Size: Toro 6-1/2” x 52
Strength: Medium
Body: Medium
Price: $3-11 each (bundle)
Smoking Time: About 1-1/2 hour

When this cigar was introduced a couple of years ago, it was said to be replacing the Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra.  I believe it really only used the same wrapper with different filler because this does not have the same strength as the Edge Sumatra.  It is however a good cigar… 


Appearance: This is a very rich looking, oily cigar.  It is a dark chocolate brown with several veins throughout but no blemishes.  8/10

Construction: No soft spots and seems pretty solid.  8/10

Burn:   This burns extremely well.  I did have to set a couple of them down for extended periods but they relit right up with no problem.    10/10

Aroma:  Very grassy and nutty.  It was not exceptionally exciting but pleasant.    8/10

Draw: Excellent.     10/10

Flavor: Flavor was nice.  Lots of coffee, almonds and just a hint of spice.  8/10

Availability: All over.  I got mine on cigarbid for about $3.00 per stick but you can walk into any brick and mortar and buy them off the shelf.    10/10

Personal Overall Experience:  I like these a lot.  Especially in the afternoon.  This is defiantly more on the medium side of things but has a good and unique flavor.  I don’t know if I would put this on any top ten lists, but it is probably in a top 25 of mine and certainly the top 5 for Rocky Patels.        25/30.

Total: 87/100

Matt

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