How many people back in the mid to late 1990s thought that Rocky Patel would be such a massive success in the cigar industry? Our guess is not many. Patel doesn't come from a long line of cigar makers or even a short one. In fact, Rocky didn't get into cigars until he was already well established as an entertainment lawyer in Hollywood. Through a combination of big-name clients like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Patel's cigar-smoking girlfriend at the time, he was introduced to the good life of premium cigars. It didn't take long for him to catch the cigar bug, and soon he was a member of LA's Grand Havana Club.
In 1996 Rocky rolled out his first brand, Indian Tabac Cigar Co., which would eventually become Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. Patel is known for his impressive talent to release cigars lines that differ drastically in taste. Some even say he’s the hardest working guy in the industry. Now more than a quarter of a century after his first release, Rocky is as involved in every step of the cigar-making process as he was on day one, if not more so. Here is a man who is known for his unrelenting hustle, with a great deal of time spent traveling around to form new partnerships and gain new customers.
The Rocky Patel Quarter Century cigars celebrate an impressive 25 years in the cigar industry for Patel. The company says they pulled “out all the stops to create our greatest masterpiece ever.” To the Rocky Patel team, this cigar represents all that they hold sacred—attention to detail, hard work, and dedication to their craft.
The tobaccos used to produce Rocky Patel Quarter Century cigars aged for ten years before rolling. Post rolling, they age for another two years before shipping to retailers. The long-fillers are Nicaraguan, though there are additional fillers that are undisclosed. The binder is Honduran, and the wrapper is a great-looking dark brown Mexican San Andrés leaf.
Rocky Patel Quarter Century cigars received a 91 rating by Cigar Aficionado. The draw is easy, and the burn line even. Expect a bold experience of vanilla, chickpeas, and caramel.
Please enjoy Rocky Patel Quarter Century cigars at your leisure.
Don Papa 10 Year Old Rum. This aged rum has a vanilla note to amplify the one in your cigar and complement the caramel flavor. You’re basically creating a minimalist ice cream sundae here.
