Rocky Patel Tabaquero Robusto Cigar – Box of 20

The Rocky Patel Tabaquero Robusto marks the collaborative debut between Rocky Patel and master roller Hamlet Paredes. After relocating from Cuba to Florida, Paredes crafted this 5x50 cigar using non-Cuban tobaccos for the first time. The blend features a San Andres wrapper with Brazilian and Mexican binders surrounding Nicaraguan long-filler leaves.

Tobacco Composition

Three regional tobaccos define the construction:

• Dark San Andres wrapper leaf
• Dual-country binder layers (Brazilian Mata Fina and Mexican San Andres)
• Nicaraguan filler from Estelí and Jalapa regions

Smoking Characteristics

The Rocky Patel Tabaquero Robusto delivers medium-bodied smoke with initial earth and cedar notes transitioning to cocoa and coffee. Pepper emerges mid-smoke through the retrohale, balanced by underlying cream textures. Combustion remains consistent with even ash formation.

Construction utilizes a box-press technique, maintaining draw consistency across the 90-minute smoke time. The cigar's 50-ring gauge accommodates complex flavor development while retaining structural integrity.

Pairing Recommendations

Suggested accompaniments include:

• Aged bourbon (10+ years)
• Dark rum varieties
• Espresso-based beverages

This release commemorates Paredes' transition to working with non-Cuban tobaccos, showcasing Nicaraguan growing regions' capacity for producing Cuban-style flavor profiles. The 20-count box packaging ensures proper humidity control during storage.