I really think that Rocky Patel's differ greatly in their different blends...
There is a big difference in the flavors of his many blends from ROTT to the month to the 6 month/year mark... I find almost none of them are good ROTT and they get too bland around a year... 4 to 6 months I have found to be the best but I still have some aging up to see what happens
Also, as I have noticed, depending where you get them can matter as well (for instance Thompsons v. Famous, Famous v. CI)
I have tried many of the RP lines for the simple fact his initials are the same as mine...LoL
Some of my favorites,
RP Honduran Blend- Famous Exclusive
RP Old World Reserve MADURO- from what I hear the Crojo Sucks...
RP Edge Maduro- Yes it is dyed, still strong and tasty... IMHO...
RP Royal Vintage- Pretty good for a bargain smoke... Creamy voluminous smoke...
RP Patel Bros- Not the Next Gen. This used to be a Thompson exclusive.. Can only find boxes there... 5 Packs on famous are better...
The Thompson RP's are nasty!!! I get my RP's from CI or Famous
ALSO, what is it with everyone hating on a dyed wrapper? I have never had my mouth turn black, perhaps a little on my fingers if I play with my saliva?- Who does that anyway?
A few of the Diesels are dyed also, the un-holy cocktail comes to mind... I never hear anyone giving them flack about that...
