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Varies
Shape
Perfecto, Corona, Petite Corona, Robusto, Churchill, Toro, Torpedo
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf, Ecuador Sumatra, Ecuador Connecticut, Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Is Flavored?
False
Has Tip?
False
Fillers
Dominican, Nicaraguan
Is Sweet?
False
Is Machine Made?
False
Brand
Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel Vintage 2nds
Description
Profile
Varies
Shape
Perfecto, Corona, Petite Corona, Robusto, Churchill, Toro, Torpedo
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf, Ecuador Sumatra, Ecuador Connecticut, Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Is Flavored?
False
Has Tip?
False
Fillers
Dominican, Nicaraguan
Is Sweet?
False
Is Machine Made?
False
Brand
Rocky Patel
Thanks to minor cosmetic blemishes, Rock Patel's Vintage 2nds cigars are a steal!
It's amazing, really, to watch the success of Rocky Patel's new blends over the past two years. You've got to admire him. Initially hailed for his innovative, full-throttle Indian Tabac cigars in the late 90's, yet just a few years later Rocky was cast aside as an outsider by most of the clubby cigar makers, the usual suspects claiming to be superior because of their '3 bazillion years in the business,' and '100 generations of family experience' in tobacco. But Rocky just kept plugging away, the hardest working man in the business - a guy who is on the road constantly, visiting even the tiniest of retail shops and working countless days in the factories of Danli, Honduras. In fact, I've been with him numerous times to Honduras; it is a sight to watch him relentlessly push for perfection, driving everyone in the factory nuts, single-mindedly devoted to crafting a great product. So it's good to see things come full circle for him, garnering a slew of 90+ ratings and high praise from all who sample his blends.
Particularly good are his RP Vintage cigars. And particularly special is this deal. You see, his rate of rejection is much higher than average, thus a small mountain of 'Seconds' has been accumulating in the factory. These Seconds are labeled as such because they have been rejected strictly for cosmetic reasons. The wrappers are a little splotchy here or have a slight discoloration there. The blend is the same, box-pressed and aged to perfection. You could burn them blindfolded and detect no difference. The beauty is that the price is far, far less. Just keep in mind: this is not a regular production cigar. My supply is dictated strictly by what the factory happens to have available to ship me. That's why I recommend you act soon if you're interested.
Note: As mentioned above, supply is dictated strictly on what the factory happens to have available.
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Corona (4.5" x 44) - 1990 Petite Corona
Pack of 15
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$162.45
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Robusto (5.5" x 50) - 1990
Torpedo (6.1" x 52) - 1990
Churchill (7.0" x 48) - 1990
Toro (6.5" x 52) - 1990
Churchill (7.0" x 48) - 1992
Toro (6.5" x 52) - 1992
Torpedo (6.1" x 52) - 1992
Robusto (5.5" x 50) - 1992
Customer Reviews
Staff Reviews (1)
Gonz
Gonz
Preference:
Words to Live By...
"I've never met someone with a lit cigar in-hand and two in-pocket that I would not call friend." - Gonz
RP Vintage 2nds
I've hesitated to write this pick for a few weeks now, I admit it, I was trying to keep these for myself and not let the masses know how awesome a deal this is. I'm not kidding, first time I saw them in our catalog I did a double-take...what? RP Vintage Seconds? Can't be. Well my friends, it's true. Strap me up and call me Sally if I'm not telling ya that these are the best darn Seconds I've ever smoked. We seem to sell more and more Rocky Patel products around here, and I've had the pleasure to be passed an RP Vintage a time or two (the bosses upstairs were nice-enough to pass us "geekers" a couple smokes after a Rocky Patel visit a few months back, I'm forever thankful) and smoked it until my fingers were charred purple. Listen sister, if you haven't spent your grocery money yet, forget the TP and get yourself a couple of RP Vintage but if you can't live without a couple extra 12-packs of Charmin in the closet like me, you need a bundle of these Seconds.
I'm getting soft and with two kids at home soaking my candy bar money, I'll try almost any cheap smoke. My only 3 requirements for smoking a second are:
- There are no visible fingernails sticking out of the wrapper
- It's doesn't unravel when I snip the end
- My ears don't bleed when I try to suck through the cigar
Yeah, tough requirements, eh? So I grabbed me a 15 spot of the Churchill '92s. No fingernails, and after a quick snip, no unraveling of the wrapper, and a quick, firm, but easy draw. So far so good, let's continue. Spark it up baby, this one made it past the screeners. A few strokes in and the flavor is spot in - a meaty, full flavor that leaves a deep creamy walnut splash at the back of your tongue. The finish lingers but doesn't erode your taste buds and anything you might eat or drink later. But, they'll sure take on the heartiest Guinness Extra Stout or McEwan's Scotch Ale any day of the week (if you haven't tried a McEwan's Scotch Ale - awesome!) A solid persistent body holds throughout the 7" cigar and won't leave you begging for more. In fact, you might want to throw a PB&J sandwich into your stomach a few minutes before lighting up, for some reason, these leave me a little woozy. The charcoal gray ash forms and drops on demand, just perfect, slow-burning construction.
The best part about RP Vintage is that they're consistent and the same is true here with the 2nds. I started writing this review over the course of several days, have smoked another 1/2 dozen, and they're all identical, identically good. With each one I get a slight awkward shaped burn to start, then it evens out nicely after about 1 inch, and the flavor holds every step of the way. The aroma is powerful and fills your personal space for days, so I don't recommend a shared office or your bedroom. Also, in case it matters, they don't have that nice box press (well, they come in a bundle, duh!) that the RP Vintage has. Nevertheless, bargain, bargain, bargain.
Light'em up,
Gonz
Gonz
Preference:
Words to Live By...
"I've never met someone with a lit cigar in-hand and two in-pocket that I would not call friend." - Gonz
RP Vintage 2nds
I've hesitated to write this pick for a few weeks now, I admit it, I was trying to keep these for myself and not let the masses know how awesome a deal this is. I'm not kidding, first time I saw them in our catalog I did a double-take...what? RP Vintage Seconds? Can't be. Well my friends, it's true. Strap me up and call me Sally if I'm not telling ya that these are the best darn Seconds I've ever smoked. We seem to sell more and more Rocky Patel products around here, and I've had the pleasure to be passed an RP Vintage a time or two (the bosses upstairs were nice-enough to pass us "geekers" a couple smokes after a Rocky Patel visit a few months back, I'm forever thankful) and smoked it until my fingers were charred purple. Listen sister, if you haven't spent your grocery money yet, forget the TP and get yourself a couple of RP Vintage but if you can't live without a couple extra 12-packs of Charmin in the closet like me, you need a bundle of these Seconds.
I'm getting soft and with two kids at home soaking my candy bar money, I'll try almost any cheap smoke. My only 3 requirements for smoking a second are:
- There are no visible fingernails sticking out of the wrapper
- It's doesn't unravel when I snip the end
- My ears don't bleed when I try to suck through the cigar
Yeah, tough requirements, eh? So I grabbed me a 15 spot of the Churchill '92s. No fingernails, and after a quick snip, no unraveling of the wrapper, and a quick, firm, but easy draw. So far so good, let's continue. Spark it up baby, this one made it past the screeners. A few strokes in and the flavor is spot in - a meaty, full flavor that leaves a deep creamy walnut splash at the back of your tongue. The finish lingers but doesn't erode your taste buds and anything you might eat or drink later. But, they'll sure take on the heartiest Guinness Extra Stout or McEwan's Scotch Ale any day of the week (if you haven't tried a McEwan's Scotch Ale - awesome!) A solid persistent body holds throughout the 7" cigar and won't leave you begging for more. In fact, you might want to throw a PB&J sandwich into your stomach a few minutes before lighting up, for some reason, these leave me a little woozy. The charcoal gray ash forms and drops on demand, just perfect, slow-burning construction.
The best part about RP Vintage is that they're consistent and the same is true here with the 2nds. I started writing this review over the course of several days, have smoked another 1/2 dozen, and they're all identical, identically good. With each one I get a slight awkward shaped burn to start, then it evens out nicely after about 1 inch, and the flavor holds every step of the way. The aroma is powerful and fills your personal space for days, so I don't recommend a shared office or your bedroom. Also, in case it matters, they don't have that nice box press (well, they come in a bundle, duh!) that the RP Vintage has. Nevertheless, bargain, bargain, bargain.
Light'em up,
Gonz
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