Recommend me a Patel

[JJG]

Hey guys, I've been in the mood to try new stuff lately and I'm clueless about Rocky Patel. I know he has a ton of different lines and my neighborhood B&M seems to carry most of them. I smoked an Edge years ago that was decent, but my tastes have changed quite bit since then.

I like smooth but full flavored natural wrapper cigars. Salty, leathery, not a lot of sweetness. Cuban Bolivar and Partagas are my go-to smokes but I also like full flavored Dominicans like LFD and Opus X. Super spicy, nose-burning Nicaraguans are my pet peeve. If it burns my face off, it's not a premium cigar in my opinion.

so, that being said, what should I try? Price isn't an issue since I only plan to buy 2 or 3. Like I said, my local shop seems to have a big selection of RPs but if you recommend something super rare or discontinued I probably won't take the time to search it down.

thanks in advance!

[kelmac07]

RP Sumatra if you can find them...great smoke. But the Renaisance is also a tasty stick.

[KidRock]

rocky makes awesome cigars

[elderboy02]

I like the RP Decade and the Patel Brothers.

[icehog3]

I like the sophisticated Patel.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/rocky-patel.jpg

[SmokeyJoe]

I first got introduced through his Vintage '92 and Vintage '90 lines. Both are still very good to me. :tu

[icehog3]

Sometimes only the Approachable Patel will suffice....

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/patel.jpg

[s15driftking]

Edge sumatra
Edge MAduro
Decade (tan label)

[icehog3]

Edge sumatra
Edge MAduro
Decade (tan label)

Asking Bobby to recommend a Rocky Patel is like asking an Irishman to recommend an alcoholic beverage. ;)

[s15driftking]

Asking Bobby to recommend a Rocky Patel is like asking an Irishman to recommend an alcoholic beverage. ;)

Don't you mean Gurkha? I'm actualyl not a huge RP fan, regardless, did someone say alcohol? :D

[SmokeyJoe]

Asking Bobby to recommend a Rocky Patel is like asking an Irishman to recommend an alcoholic beverage. ;)

:r Now THAT is funny. :D

[icehog3]

Don't you mean Gurkha? I'm actualyl not a huge RP fan, regardless, did someone say alcohol? :D

Busted. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Someone said there was Jameson whiskey in here:D

[hotreds]

Vintage 90 box press

[s15driftking]

http://christopherdessi.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/drunk-guy-funny.jpg

[Robert Mabona]

there was only ever one RP cigar that was any good. the edge sumatra. and no, the renaissance is not the same cigar.

[icehog3]

Someone said there was Jameson whiskey in here:D

Whiskey.....all you want! ;)

[RightAJ]

Find an Olde World with about 4 years of age on it or a Decade from the original release... Pure bliss!

aj

[Pilon]

RP Decade Toro or RP Old World Reserve Torpedo Corojo

[Pilon]

Find an Olde World with about 4 years of age on it or a Decade from the original release... Pure bliss!

aj

:tpd:

[JJG]

lot of suggestions for the sumatra but it sounds like maybe they aren't made anymore? I'll look for it though.

[landhoney]

Whiskey.....all you want! ;)

Anybody?....Anybody?.......Trading Places :D

[s15driftking]

The Asylum is running rampant tonight!!!

[leasingthisspace]

I really like the Sungrown in the PC size.

[Veritas]

Decade Toro or the Summer Collection 2008 are good choices, though I doubt the SC08 will be in stock at your local B&M.

[RightAJ]

Decade Toro or the Summer Collection 2008 are good choices, though I doubt the SC08 will be in stock at your local B&M.

X2 for the Summer 08s... Got only one left :(

aj

[Veritas]

X2 for the Summer 08s... Got only one left :(

aj

CI still has them. I should order another box. They are really priced right, too. :ss

[Dunkel]

All the great ones have been listed. Vintage 90 & 92, Patel Brothers, Ren., OWR Maddie and Decade.

[newlifetaxidermy]

First, I am not a big fan of RP's cigars. They are OK, but for the same money, I can get stuff that I like better. With that said, I was really blown away by the new Patel Bros. I would not have tried it were it not included in a cigar of the month sampler from a local B&M. I will probably buy a box and I highly recommend them.

[JJG]

Another vote for the Patel bros. I will definitely look for these as well as the rest of your suggestions and let you guys know what I pick out.

[baldanders]

RP Edge Missile Maduro

[icehog3]

Anybody?....Anybody?.......Trading Places :D

Thank you Seth. :D

[darkninja67]

I like the Decade, Olde World Reserve, Vintage 1990 and the Sun Grown lines personally.

[Don Fernando]

Only RP I really liked so far is the RP Edge maduro double corona.

[rlmedic]

my 3 favorite RP blends would be Patel brothers, Decade or the maduro edge

[TripleF]

Try the 1961!! :ss

[Barteur]

Decade:tu
Sun grown are really good too

[Catfish]

Winter 08 anything, Edge Toro Corojo, Edge toro maduro, Sun Grown anything, Spring 09 Anything, Patel Bros

[Catfish]

RP Sumatra if you can find them...great smoke. But the Renaisance is also a tasty stick.

Makes sense that you like them both. :tu :ss

A Very reliable source tells me the Renaissance is the same thing as the Edge Sumatra with a different priming on the wrapper. :D

[duckmanco]

The Sungrown is the best blend with his name on it, followed by the OWR maduro, which can be had for much cheaper at CI labeled as the RP Xout Liga C maduro.

Damn good blends and two of my go to's for sure.... I don't mess with much of his other smokes as I can't and won't keep up.

[Mr B]

So far, after trying many R.P.s I like the Vintage 92 best. But only in the Perfecto size. The larger sizes and even the Petite Corona dont have as good flavor as the Perfecto. This is an awesome morning smoke w/ Coffee too.
I liked the Decade too. Very nice flavor but the flavor did not change at all through the entire stick.
I wolud still like to try the Edge Sumatra. I did not like the other Edges.

[JJG]

Makes sense that you like them both. :tu :ss

A Very reliable source tells me the Renaissance is the same thing as the Edge Sumatra with a different priming on the wrapper. :D

what is priming? never heard that term used in reference to cigars before.

[Powers]

RP Sungrowns are :dr

[roughrider]

I enjoy the Sun Grown.

[bigswol2]

I like the OWR and Sungrowns too!

[Catfish]

what is priming?

If I remember correctly, priming refers to when, in the life cycle of a tobacco plant, when the leaf is harvested. The lower on the plant, the younger the leaf, the more mild the flavor is.

I complained to my bud about the wrapper leaf of the Renaissance being too thin and easily damaged. He explained the lower priming ( earlier harvesting of a younger, thinner wrapper leaf ) was a possible cause.

[Titan410]

The Rocky Patel Summer 2009 is probably one of the top five cigars I've ever had. I can't buy enough.

[RevSmoke]

I like the Edge Corojos - toros and torpedos.

[Bubba - NJ]

This looks like a good one - :D

[Starz26]

"Primers"" as they are referred to can be seen {link removed} harvesting tobacco. Harvesting refers to removing the mature ripe leaves from the plant. When the leaves begin to turn yellow, it is time to harvest them. Harvesting tobacco can be done by machine or by hand. These workers have chosen to do it by hand. Tobacco that is harvested by hand is either primed or stalk-cut. Bright-leaf tobacco that is hand harvested is primed. Priming involves picking leaves as they ripen. Leaves ripen and are harvested from the bottom of the stalk upward. Priming requires several harvests because the leaves ripen at different rates. Some growers use a pre-harvest chemical which causes yellowing of the leaves so more can be harvested at one time.

[JJG]

I see, thanks for the info! I continue to learn new things everyday on this board.

The thing with "recommend me a ...." threads is that they tend to result in hundreds of suggestions. Everyone's got a different favorite and there never seems to be majority consensus on what is the "best" of the brand. I appreciate everyone's input and I think I'm going to pick a few based on which lines got the most recommendations.

[joeobx]

I go through a lot of EDGE MAD. OWR MAD. and VIN.92. RP factory selects are some that I keep around also. Honduran Classics aren't bad with a little time on them and be had at a deceit price at auction at FAMOUS

[Tredegar]

I am a huge fan of the Renaissance, Vintage 90, Decade and OWR Maduro.

[Scottw]

Got two boxes of Original Release Decades. Yummy.

[BC-Axeman]

Another vote for the V'90 and the Edge Sumatra and I also like the Edge Light, which is only light compared to the other Edges.

[bleedingshrimp]

Sometimes only the Approachable Patel will suffice....

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/patel.jpg

I see your "Approachable Patel" and I'll raise you "I'm on vacation Patel"

http://www.absolutecigars.com/images/Cigars/Rocky_Patel_cigars_ad.jpg

[Blueface]

I see your "Approachable Patel" and I'll raise you "I'm on vacation Patel"

http://www.absolutecigars.com/images/Cigars/Rocky_Patel_cigars_ad.jpg

I'll see both your "Approachable Patel" and "I'm on vacation Patel" and raise you "Hanging with Blueface Patel".

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/CIMG0804.jpg

[Catfish]

Went to a birthday event turned herf this weekend. Fuente's, Padron's, Oliva's, and Camacho's galore and I wound up buying a majority Patels.

I guess I really am a Patel Ho.


I'll take that. I've had worse labels. :tu


Not to mention one of my newest buds is a Patel rep and me likes supportin' my bud.

[Chemyst]

There are too many RP blends. But that's another thread.
My favorites are Edge Missiles(either wrapper), OWRs(either
wrapper) and Renaissance. The Decades are good, but not
worth the coin, IMHO. Some of the seasonal blends are OK,
and several of my local BOTLs love last Winter's blend.
I've tried the Ocean Club, Royal Order, SG, Vint. 90/92 and
others, but always gravitate to the first 3 blends mentioned.
I just obtained a Patel Bros. to try. The list goes on, and on...

Chemyst :cool2:

[bruceolee]

Just tried a Rocky Patel Rosado Toro from "Famous" and enjoyed it thoroughly. It had that classic RP taste with a little twist to it. So, I enjoyed it and would recommend it. My:2

[coastietech]

I'm suprised only one person said the '08 Winter blend... They are great!

If you like them then try the Patel Bros. I hear they are pretty much the same blend. ;)

[Tuxguy]

sun grown

[St. Lou Stu]

Sometimes only the Approachable Patel will suffice....

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/patel.jpg

I like the American Market Selection.

But, The Michael Jackson Line (advertised in Tom's photo above) is also good.

[Chemyst]

How could I forget the RP Fusion and RP Double Maduros?
What others did I forget? The list goes on and on...

LOL

Chemyst :cool2:

[Ratters]

I'm suprised only one person said the '08 Winter blend... They are great!

If you like them then try the Patel Bros. I hear they are pretty much the same blend. ;)

I love the '08 Winter Blend, fantastic cigar. Too bad they are really hard to find now. Luckily one of the local shop has some. Got a Patel Bros but haven't tried it yet. My other favorite Rocky is also gone, the Edge Sumatra. Love that smoke.