Rocky Patel

Emerald

Rockey Patel knows how to shake things up. Back in 2003, he made a bold move changing Indian Tabac Cigar Co. to Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, putting his own name and reputation on the line. That gamble paid off big time. His first personal brand, the Rocky Patel Vintage series, became the foundation for what’s now a cigar empire. Five different Vintage releases later, spanning from 1990 to 2006, Rocky kept building momentum with hits like The Edge, Decade, Fifteenth Anniversary, and the legendary Sun Grown Maduro that scored 95 points from Cigar Aficionado and claimed the #2 spot in 2016. Even with all his success, his company continues to make waves in the industry. They continue to launch winners out of Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. in Esteli, Nicaragua, where the Emerald is now being produced. Underneath the Rocky Patel Emerald’s shiny green outer sheath is where things get interesting. Strip off the flashy presentation to discover the star of the show, a silky, medium brown Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. They wrapped dual binders around the fillers, one from Mexico and another from Nicaragua, creating a foundation that holds everything together. The filler is stacked with Nicaraguan leaves and enhanced by tobacco from Honduras’s Jamastran Valley that adds just the right touch of complexity. When you fire up an Emerald, your tongue will be paired with warm baking spices. As you work through, initial flavors give way to rich leather notes and a peppery finish. Each third reveals something new thanks to the dual binder system working behind the scenes to create layers of flavor that unfold like chapters in a good book. Rocky gives you three ways to enjoy the Emerald line. The Rocky Patel Emerald Robusto 5.5x50, the Toro 6.x5x52, and the Sixty 6x60. They all come box-pressed and in standard 20-count boxes. New to premium cigars? The Emerald makes an excellent starting point into Rocky’s world without throwing you into the deeper and stronger side of their top-quality portfolio. The medium body experience won’t overwhelm your palate, but you’ll still get enough complexity to experience everything their premium cigar has to offer. Already have a well-stocked humidor? The Emerald adds something completely different to your Rocky Patel collection. This cigar line proves Rocky can dial it back without losing any of the craft that made his company famous. Enjoy this premium cigar at a great price when you order from Cigars.com.