Cigar News: Rocky Patel Announces ALR Second Edition Robusto Grande Casa de Montecristo Exclusive

Posted on January 29, 2024 by bostonjimmie

Rocky Patel and Casa de Montecristo have once again teamed up and have announced that the award-winning Rocky Patel Aged Limited Rare (ALR) Second Edition is now available in a new size, Robusto Grande (5 1/2” x 54). The size was created exclusively for Casa de Montecristo’s retail stores and lounges and will be available in February. Read more about Cigar News: Rocky Patel Announces ALR Second Edition Robusto Grande Casa de Montecristo Exclusive[…]

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel 1865 Project Juneteenth Toro – Rated 90

The Rocky Patel 1865 Project is a special cigar release by the company. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of them will benefit the The Juneteenth Foundation, a 501(c)3 charity that seeks to not only celebrate the federal holiday of Juneteenth but also help Black Americans in other ways through events, scholarships and other Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel 1865 Project Juneteenth Toro – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Edge 20th Anniversary – Rated 88

Wow, how time flies. It has been 20 years since Rocky Patel introduced to the market a wallet friendly cigar known as “The Edge”. I remember this cigar so well, as I smoked tons of them and my favorite was always the Edge Sumatra. Originally the cigar came in 100-count humidor trays and the cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Edge 20th Anniversary – Rated 88[…]

Cigar News: Stogie Press Announces the Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto as their 2020 Cigar of the Year

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 by bostonjimmie

On the Stogie Press, Taking It To The Nub show kicking off the new year, Boston Jimmie, Editor and Publisher of Stogie Press, announced his pick for overall cigar of the year to be the Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto. A 97 rated cigar, the Grand Reserve Robusto was just spectacular and though tied in Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Press Announces the Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto as their 2020 Cigar of the Year[…]

Cigar News: Stogie Press Top 2020 Cigars Ranked and Stacked

Posted on December 31, 2020January 2, 2021 by bostonjimmie

I thought this day would never come, crossing over from 2020 to 2021, but here it is. The bells are ringing, the ball has fallen, and the champagne corks are flying. With that celebration, I would like to unveil the ranked and stacked list of the Top Cigars for 2020 on Stogie Press. It has Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Press Top 2020 Cigars Ranked and Stacked[…]

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 – Rated 87

The name Hamlet conjures up thoughts of William Shakespeare, the grand English poet, playwright, and actor. One of his famous works was the play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, which we have shortened to just “Hamlet”. The play is the longest written by Shakespeare, coming in with a whopping 30,557 words and is Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Hamlet 2020 – Rated 87[…]

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Winter Collection 2020 Toro – Rated 89

I recently ordered a collection of cigars from one of my favorite Long Island cigar shops – Maxis Cigar Lounge in Franklin Square, NY as part of the Stogie Press 2020 mission to KEEP THE LIGHTS ON. My friend, brother of the leaf and shop owner, Jack Joshi hoked me up well. As part of Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Winter Collection 2020 Toro – Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto – Rated 97

If you look at the Rocky Patel website, you will see the following write-up on the company’s Grand Reserve cigar line which was released to the International market in 2018: “As the demand for his cigars boom abroad, Rocky Patel decided to dedicate a special brand exclusive to the international market. It’s called GRAND RESERVE, and it Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto – Rated 97[…]

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Number 6 Toro – Rated 89

Introduced at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, the Rocky Patel Number 6 is described by the company as a medium body cigar. The name of this cigar refers to the factory blend code. Rocky wanted to name it the “Legacy” but that name was already taken so they went with Number 6. Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Number 6 Toro – Rated 89[…]

Cigar Lounge: Burn by Rocky Patel – Pittsburgh

Posted on December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 by bostonjimmie

During my northern tour of cigar lounges last month I took the opportunity to check out the new Burn by Rocky Patel lounge in Pittsburgh, PA. My friend and Stogie Press associate Mike Bruce, who lives in the area, were dropped off at the lounge by Melody from Leaf & Bean after we spent the Read more about Cigar Lounge: Burn by Rocky Patel – Pittsburgh[…]

La Palina Bronze Label Cigar Review – A Unique Flavor Journey

Posted on April 23, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Late last year, Bill Paley and his La Palina team got together with Rocky Patel and released another TAA only blend to the market. TAA stands for Tobacconists’ Association of America, which is a group of large and influential retail cigar shop and lounge owners along with a select group of brand owners. Together, the Read more about La Palina Bronze Label Cigar Review – A Unique Flavor Journey[…]

Visiting Burn by Rocky Patel

Posted on January 2, 2015January 2, 2015 by bostonjimmie

This past holiday season we had the pleasure of visiting Burn by Rocky Patel in Naples Florida. This is the first of many lounge reviews we will be doing here at Stogie Press and hope to feature a new lounge every month. Burn by Rocky Patel stocks Rocky’s extensive line of cigars along with many Read more about Visiting Burn by Rocky Patel[…]

Rocky Patel Royale – Cigar Review

Posted on December 30, 2014April 12, 2016 by bostonjimmie

Rocky Patel has had a busy 2014 releasing quite a few new blends. Today we review the Royale, suitable for a King or Queen but in this case attainable by everyone. The new Rocky Patel 2014 introduction, the Royale is a cigar I would highly recommend you try at least once. The Royale is a Read more about Rocky Patel Royale – Cigar Review[…]

November Cigar Gift Issue of Stogie Press now available

Posted on November 4, 2014November 4, 2014 by bostonjimmie

The latest issue of Stogie Press is now published. If you are looking for what gift to get your cigar loving friends check it out. Www.stogiepress.com We have some awesome cigar gift ideas and also a feature on Rum pairing. Pass the word. Boston Jimmie