Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary Toro Cigar – Single Tubos

To commemorate 15 years in the cigar industry, Rocky Patel crafted the Fifteenth Anniversary Toro using aged Nicaraguan tobaccos. This box-pressed cigar earned a 93-point rating from Cigar Aficionado and appeared on the magazine’s Top 25 Cigars of the Year list in 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2018. The updated packaging features silver-embossed bands and a black box with silver accents, while the blend remains unchanged.

Blend Composition

The Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary Toro uses an Ecuadorian Habano-seed wrapper with a dark, slightly oily texture. The binder and filler tobaccos are Nicaraguan, sourced from Rocky Patel’s farms in Estelí. The Toro vitola measures 6" in length with a 50-ring gauge, providing a slow-burning experience.

Flavor Profile

• Initial notes: Espresso, earth, black pepper
• Mid-profile: Dark chocolate, roasted nuts, cedar, subtle sweetness
• Final third: Leather, spice, cocoa, baking spices on the retrohale

Construction and Performance

The Fifteenth Anniversary Toro features a flawless draw and even burn. Its medium-to-full body appeals to enthusiasts seeking complex, aged cigars. The blend’s balance stems from the Nicaraguan core tobaccos and Ecuadorian wrapper, which create layered flavors without harshness.