Anyone Ever Smoke...

BUC WHITE · 06-02-2012, 04:07 PM

The Rocky Patel Cuban Blend Maduro? I searched but nothing found.

lenguamor · 06-02-2012, 04:13 PM

I have a serious problem with a brand that sells itself as premium, yet still dyes some of its cigars.

Dunkel · 06-02-2012, 04:41 PM

I smoked one about 2 years ago. I remember liking it quite a bit.

kelmac07 · 06-02-2012, 05:19 PM

This is the one of two Rocky Patel sticks that I actually enjoy. These are a winner in my book.

Jbailey · 06-02-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lenguamor

I have a serious problem with a brand that sells itself as premium, yet still dyes some of its cigars.

Bingo.

Remember years ago smoking a RP decade and halfway into it a friend noticed my lips have turned black. Was my last RP.

BUC WHITE · 06-02-2012, 07:40 PM

Thanks. Its a fairly inexpensive stick also. Ill try a few

dave · 06-03-2012, 05:25 PM

3 bucks per regularly on the Monster. Tremendous value. Only RP I still buy regularly. Great example of a deep, sweet, maduro. All sizes good, but I think the little torps taste best. I've never met anyone who tried one and didn't like 'em.

iaMkcK · 11-17-2012, 07:52 AM

I realize this is old, but I was gravedigging and seen this.. I have always been a bit weary of trying them, but I think I may pull the trigger just to see what happens. If nothing else, at least I'll have something to fill out my humi :-)

TJtorpedo · 11-17-2012, 07:32 PM

Sounds interesting, but after an Edge maduro turned my fingers black, I hardly smoke any RPs anymore. I just smoked a Pinar Del Rio Oscuro, which has been my favorite cheapie dark wrapper smoke for quite a while. Can usually be had for $2-$3 per stick on the devil site.

cmitch · 11-17-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lenguamor

I have a serious problem with a brand that sells itself as premium, yet still dyes some of its cigars.

In a washing machine, at that.

mahtofire14 · 11-17-2012, 09:34 PM

Lot of RP haters on this site. They aren't my favorite cigar by any means but I've never had any problems with them.

Cville Cigar · 11-18-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJtorpedo

Sounds interesting, but after an Edge maduro turned my fingers black, I hardly smoke any RPs anymore. I just smoked a Pinar Del Rio Oscuro, which has been my favorite cheapie dark wrapper smoke for quite a while. Can usually be had for $2-$3 per stick on the devil site.

Ditto,I love the PDR's too

jjirons69 · 11-18-2012, 11:06 AM

Smoked quite a few RPs. I did have a dye incident many years ago with an Edge maduro. It was an extremely dark stick, so much so it made me wonder how it could get that way other than being dyed. Well, fingers and lips brown. Last one of those. I think it's a BS practice. I do enjoy a Vintage 90 or 92 or Decades when the price is right. Never had the Cuban Blend maduro, though. Might want to try it in the future.

Big Maduro · 11-18-2012, 04:17 PM

I have been curious about these also.

iaMkcK · 11-18-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahtofire14

Lot of RP haters on this site. They aren't my favorite cigar by any means but I've never had any problems with them.

+1 -- Never had any RP issues. Although, personally I've never smoked any darker RPs. So.. Yeah... Still, RPs are good for what they are... And that's about it.

11-18-2012, 10:19 PM

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...

dave · 11-19-2012, 07:18 AM

Thanks for the rundown, Robulous. I'm not an RP hater, either -- though I smoke FAR fewer than I did years ago. However, aside from the OR Patel Bros, my list differs considerably.....

Only RP's I'd recommend anymore:
1. Edge Corojo (or OR Edge Sumatra, if you can get your hands on one - NOT same as current release.) --- Note: the devil site has Edge seconds advertised as RP X-Out Liga 'A'. The corojo are good, but IMHO, they are shipped before they're ready. After 6 months, I can't tell them from firsts.
2. Cuban Blend Maduro (Famous)
3. RP Bros OR, if you can find any -- got a box on closeout from Atlantic last year and down to last 2 or 3.

11-19-2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave

Thanks for the rundown, Robulous. I'm not an RP hater, either -- though I smoke FAR fewer than I did years ago. However, aside from the OR Patel Bros, my list differs considerably.....

Only RP's I'd recommend anymore:
1. Edge Corojo (or OR Edge Sumatra, if you can get your hands on one - NOT same as current release.) --- Note: the devil site has Edge seconds advertised as RP X-Out Liga 'A'. The corojo are good, but IMHO, they are shipped before they're ready. After 6 months, I can't tell them from firsts.
2. Cuban Blend Maduro (Famous)
3. RP Bros OR, if you can find any -- got a box on closeout from Atlantic last year and down to last 2 or 3.

Yea... Those Patel bros are great...

Know anymore about them? Do I need to stock up before they dissapear?

SpruceBruce · 11-28-2012, 02:47 PM

I personally like both the Natural and Maduro Cuban Blend, but would give the edge to the Maduro version.

Sumatra Samurai · 11-28-2012, 03:13 PM

A buddy of mine recently reviewed this stick, a pretty good read if you're interested http://cigardojo.com/2012/10/rocky-patel-cuban-blend/

06-02-2012, 04:07 PM	#1
BUC WHITE Always On Vacation Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Posts: 75 Trading: (0)	Anyone Ever Smoke... The Rocky Patel Cuban Blend Maduro? I searched but nothing found.

06-02-2012, 04:13 PM	#2
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... I have a serious problem with a brand that sells itself as premium, yet still dyes some of its cigars. __________________

06-02-2012, 04:41 PM	#3
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... I smoked one about 2 years ago. I remember liking it quite a bit. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

06-02-2012, 05:19 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... This is the one of two Rocky Patel sticks that I actually enjoy. These are a winner in my book. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-02-2012, 07:40 PM	#6
BUC WHITE Always On Vacation Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Posts: 75 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... Thanks. Its a fairly inexpensive stick also. Ill try a few

06-03-2012, 05:25 PM	#7
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... 3 bucks per regularly on the Monster. Tremendous value. Only RP I still buy regularly. Great example of a deep, sweet, maduro. All sizes good, but I think the little torps taste best. I've never met anyone who tried one and didn't like 'em.

11-17-2012, 07:52 AM	#8
iaMkcK Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Jarrett Location: SoCal Posts: 570 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... I realize this is old, but I was gravedigging and seen this.. I have always been a bit weary of trying them, but I think I may pull the trigger just to see what happens. If nothing else, at least I'll have something to fill out my humi :-)

11-17-2012, 07:32 PM	#9
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... Sounds interesting, but after an Edge maduro turned my fingers black, I hardly smoke any RPs anymore. I just smoked a Pinar Del Rio Oscuro, which has been my favorite cheapie dark wrapper smoke for quite a while. Can usually be had for $2-$3 per stick on the devil site. __________________

11-17-2012, 09:34 PM	#11
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... Lot of RP haters on this site. They aren't my favorite cigar by any means but I've never had any problems with them. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

11-18-2012, 11:06 AM	#13
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... Smoked quite a few RPs. I did have a dye incident many years ago with an Edge maduro. It was an extremely dark stick, so much so it made me wonder how it could get that way other than being dyed. Well, fingers and lips brown. Last one of those. I think it's a BS practice. I do enjoy a Vintage 90 or 92 or Decades when the price is right. Never had the Cuban Blend maduro, though. Might want to try it in the future. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

11-18-2012, 04:17 PM	#14
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... I have been curious about these also.

11-18-2012, 10:19 PM	#16
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... 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...

11-19-2012, 07:18 AM	#17
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... Thanks for the rundown, Robulous. I'm not an RP hater, either -- though I smoke FAR fewer than I did years ago. However, aside from the OR Patel Bros, my list differs considerably..... Only RP's I'd recommend anymore: 1. Edge Corojo (or OR Edge Sumatra, if you can get your hands on one - NOT same as current release.) --- Note: the devil site has Edge seconds advertised as RP X-Out Liga 'A'. The corojo are good, but IMHO, they are shipped before they're ready. After 6 months, I can't tell them from firsts. 2. Cuban Blend Maduro (Famous) 3. RP Bros OR, if you can find any -- got a box on closeout from Atlantic last year and down to last 2 or 3.

11-28-2012, 02:47 PM	#19
SpruceBruce Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Jimmy Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 301 Trading: (9)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... I personally like both the Natural and Maduro Cuban Blend, but would give the edge to the Maduro version.

11-28-2012, 03:13 PM	#20
Sumatra Samurai Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2012 First Name: Jordan Location: Denver Posts: 53 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone Ever Smoke... A buddy of mine recently reviewed this stick, a pretty good read if you're interested http://cigardojo.com/2012/10/rocky-patel-cuban-blend/ __________________ When I buy cigars online I smoke a virtual cigar in my mind...