Patel Bros toro

Don Fernando · 05-15-2011, 03:24 AM

This Patel Bros blend is a cooperation between Rocky Patel and his brother Nish, a blend they worked on for years and it consists of aged Nicaraguan binder and filler with a broadleaf wrapper from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I got this cigar from a Rocky Patel representative after he read one of my reviews where I stated that I never had a Rocky Patel that I liked. He was on a mission to find me a Rocky Patel that would fit my palate and dropped a nice sampler on my desk. The first cigar from his sampler, the Rocky Patel Edge maduro double corona hit the bulls eye, I loved that cigar, and now I finally got to smoke the second cigar from his sampler, the 6½x52 Patel Bros toro from 2009.

The cigar looks awesome, the broadleaf wrapper is deep dark, almost black, smooth and oily with hardly any veins. The band is stylish. The cigar has a barnyard smell with some horse scent too. The construction feels good, just as the predraw which is mild peppery.

I taste a lot of pepper with some wood and chocolate. The strength of the pepper fades almost immediately until I taste a mild pepper, wood and chocolate. The pepper keeps fading and the chocolate grows stronger. After an inch I taste wood as main flavor with chocolate and herbs on the background. The chocolate keeps growing in strength and after a third the chocolate becomes the main flavor with some wood on the background.

The wood changes into leather but the strong chocolate flavor keeps on being dominant, strong, full but smooth and mild sweet. I taste marzipan too, which is always a huge plus for a marzipan junkie like me. Near the end the chocolate and marzipan leave and all I taste is wood.

This cigar lasted me for two hours and five pleasant minutes. The draw is great, just like the burn. The smoke is plenty and thick. The ash is light colored with dark spots and firm. I got a nice flame when purging. This cigar is full flavored and full bodied.

Would I buy this cigar again? Without a doubt.

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 8 / 10
Draw: 8 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 8 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

longknocker · 05-15-2011, 03:51 AM

I Really Like This Stick, Too, Ferdie!

Great Review!

kelmac07 · 05-15-2011, 07:55 AM

Have not tried one...not a big fan of RP.

HollywoodQue · 05-15-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Have not tried one...not a big fan of RP.

Neither am I Mac, but I may have to try one soon. Thanks for the review Ferdinand.

SteveH · 05-15-2011, 04:44 PM

I picked one of these up a couple months back; just on the fact the wrapper is grown about 30mi away from where I live....I'll have to give it a shot.

Don Fernando · 05-15-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Have not tried one...not a big fan of RP.

neither am I, still liked this one

05-15-2011, 09:50 PM

It's my understanding that this is the Winter Blend repackaged and put in full production. I have to agree that this is indeed one of the better Patels.

NCRadioMan · 06-16-2011, 04:53 PM

Just got word yesterday that this line has been discontinued. For those of you that like 'em, get 'em while you can.

N2 GOLD · 06-16-2011, 05:04 PM

Thanks for that GREAT review...

TBone · 06-16-2011, 06:24 PM

I have many RP's but not this one...can you tell me where to get one...luv'd the review

STEVE S · 06-16-2011, 07:43 PM

Another great review, Ferdi thank for sharing your thoughts.

Smokin Gator · 06-17-2011, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBone

I have many RP's but not this one...can you tell me where to get one...luv'd the review

Tampa Humidor has 'em on closeout

TBone · 06-17-2011, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Tampa Humidor has 'em on closeout

Thanks, placed my order today for the torpedos at $75.

thebiglebowski · 06-19-2011, 10:16 AM

oh crap. there's more than one patel???

another good review, ferdie.

rizzle · 06-20-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Just got word yesterday that this line has been discontinued. For those of you that like 'em, get 'em while you can.

And if you do like them, Tampa Humidor has them on closeout prices. Or had, anyway.

Nevermind. Brent beat me to it.

bigheadmark · 07-11-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Have not tried one...not a big fan of RP.

DITTO for me too...but I am curious about these..apparently they are made by some Castro dude

Don Fernando · 07-11-2011, 12:48 PM

I'm not a big Patel fan either, but liked this cigar a lot

05-15-2011, 03:24 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Patel Bros toro This Patel Bros blend is a cooperation between Rocky Patel and his brother Nish, a blend they worked on for years and it consists of aged Nicaraguan binder and filler with a broadleaf wrapper from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I got this cigar from a Rocky Patel representative after he read one of my reviews where I stated that I never had a Rocky Patel that I liked. He was on a mission to find me a Rocky Patel that would fit my palate and dropped a nice sampler on my desk. The first cigar from his sampler, the Rocky Patel Edge maduro double corona hit the bulls eye, I loved that cigar, and now I finally got to smoke the second cigar from his sampler, the 6½x52 Patel Bros toro from 2009. The cigar looks awesome, the broadleaf wrapper is deep dark, almost black, smooth and oily with hardly any veins. The band is stylish. The cigar has a barnyard smell with some horse scent too. The construction feels good, just as the predraw which is mild peppery. I taste a lot of pepper with some wood and chocolate. The strength of the pepper fades almost immediately until I taste a mild pepper, wood and chocolate. The pepper keeps fading and the chocolate grows stronger. After an inch I taste wood as main flavor with chocolate and herbs on the background. The chocolate keeps growing in strength and after a third the chocolate becomes the main flavor with some wood on the background. The wood changes into leather but the strong chocolate flavor keeps on being dominant, strong, full but smooth and mild sweet. I taste marzipan too, which is always a huge plus for a marzipan junkie like me. Near the end the chocolate and marzipan leave and all I taste is wood. This cigar lasted me for two hours and five pleasant minutes. The draw is great, just like the burn. The smoke is plenty and thick. The ash is light colored with dark spots and firm. I got a nice flame when purging. This cigar is full flavored and full bodied. Would I buy this cigar again? Without a doubt. Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

05-15-2011, 03:51 AM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,114 Trading: (82)	Re: Patel Bros toro I Really Like This Stick, Too, Ferdie! Great Review!

05-15-2011, 07:55 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Patel Bros toro Have not tried one...not a big fan of RP. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-15-2011, 04:44 PM	#5
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Re: Patel Bros toro I picked one of these up a couple months back; just on the fact the wrapper is grown about 30mi away from where I live....I'll have to give it a shot.

05-15-2011, 09:50 PM	#7
jwillm Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Patel Bros toro It's my understanding that this is the Winter Blend repackaged and put in full production. I have to agree that this is indeed one of the better Patels.

06-16-2011, 04:53 PM	#8
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,276 Trading: (66)	Re: Patel Bros toro Just got word yesterday that this line has been discontinued. For those of you that like 'em, get 'em while you can. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

06-16-2011, 05:04 PM	#9
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Patel Bros toro Thanks for that GREAT review... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

06-16-2011, 06:24 PM	#10
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Patel Bros toro I have many RP's but not this one...can you tell me where to get one...luv'd the review

06-16-2011, 07:43 PM	#11
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Patel Bros toro Another great review, Ferdi thank for sharing your thoughts. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

06-19-2011, 10:16 AM	#14
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Patel Bros toro oh crap. there's more than one patel??? another good review, ferdie.

07-11-2011, 12:48 PM	#17
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Patel Bros toro I'm not a big Patel fan either, but liked this cigar a lot __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.