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Rocky Patel Rosado Toro

Rocky Patel Rosado Toro

Cigar Attributes

Country of Origin Honduras
Size 6 x 50
Strength Medium
Hearty, extra-long-aged Nicaraguan tobaccos, balanced by a lighter Dominican filler and binder, rolled meticulously in blushing Rosado wrapper leaves grown under Ecuador's naturally cloud-filtered sunlight. The smoke is medium bodied, very smooth, complex, and delicately spicy with a sweet aroma.

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Rocky Patel Rosado Toro Cigar

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Reviewed by Gary Korb
March 04, 2008
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Score: 9.0

by Hayward Tenney

Today I have the privilege of reviewing a cigar that I once smoked frequently, but which has since fallen off my radar screen in favor of more full-bodied fare. The Rocky Patel Rosado sports an Ecuadorian Rosado leaf that serves to temper the muscular contents tightly packed within, including a core blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican longfillers and Dominican binder.

I'm impressed by the look of this cigar. Its simple band looks classy against its blushing Rosado leaf. The head is perfectly capped, and the wrapper has some small veins with no noticeable flaws. It reminds me somewhat of the Partagas Spanish Rosado.

Once clipped, its cool and flavorful draw sends me back in space and time, and I recall why I loved this cigar so very well. There is an earthy and spicy aroma on the light, and it starts off in the mild-medium body range. After about 1", it settles into medium-bodied, where it will remain.

I notice into the second third that the aroma seems to be constantly evolving, keeping things interesting. I detect nutmeg and spice, and complex earthy flavors with a medium finish. The burn line is razor thin the entire length of the cigar.

I guess my only complaint is that toward the very end, it took some coaxing to stay lit. I can't recall this in my previous experiences, so this could be a function of an overly moist humidor. There's certainly enough here to intrigue the most seasoned palates, though as a truly medium-bodied cigar, I suspect it won't be full-bodied enough for some.

Appearance: 9
Construction: 9
Burn: 9
Draw: 9
Aroma: 10
Flavor: 9

Final: 9.0

 
 


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NOT a 9.2 rated ciger

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75
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Reviewed by C.H. in Virgina
August 08, 2008
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This cigar is rated at 9.20 or so, about the same or higher than the Zino platinum Stout I usually smoke. Ridiculous. This RP is a nice $4 cigar, and I would rate it at about 8, for taste, complexity and burn consistency. It is ok.

 

Winner start to finish, nearly burnt my fingers!

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Reviewed by Greg in Lincoln
August 03, 2008
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I tried the Rosado Toro third out of a sample 9 pack I recieved with a purchase of Rosado Torpedo's. I kept moving the band down to see how far I could go before the gar went south....never did...almost burnt my fingers. These are a must to anyones favorite list!

 

A bit much for me...

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Reviewed by JuanT in Des Moines
July 11, 2008
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Absolutely gorgeous cigar and excellent construction. Bit strong for me as I found them closer to full flavored than medium. Looking for something mild to medium? Don't buy. Looking for spicy, full flavored? Highly recommend.

 

Rock steady!

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Reviewed by Ripper in Gig Harbor WA
July 08, 2008
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This is my primo smoke from the wonderful Rocky Patel. He'll be on a postage stamp some day.
Oodles of flavor, tremendous construction and draw, a reasonable price, and absolute consistency. The rosy wrapper is celestial. I have been smoking cigars 46 years and RP Rosado is my everyday smoke.

 

Great Construction, Awful Taste

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Reviewed by Daniel Urroz in So. Cal.
July 09, 2007
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This is the worst Rp I have ever smoked. I have had them setting in the humi for a couple of months, and they still stink. I like the RP vintage and the hondurans, but this tastes like a .90 cigar.

 

I saved her for last

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100
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Reviewed by Rob in Madison
July 05, 2007
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I bought a sampler of Rocky Patels after buying a couple of Edge Toro's at a local tobacconist. For some reason, I saved the Rosados until last...boy was I glad I did. The Edge is a great smoke, a little on the heavy side but great. The Rosado is just perfect. There is enough body there to let you know you're smoking a cigar, but not overwhelm you. There is plenty of smoke and a great draw. The cigar's construction is second to none.

I highly recommend this cigar to anyone who enjoys a well balanced smoke. It is similar to the AVO #2 and Perdomo Champagne Toros with a bit more complex flavor. All three have a great draw and are excellent smokes, the Rosado wins the tiebreak on price.

 

Great taste, Great value

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Reviewed by Rick H. in Sacramento CA
June 25, 2007
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I bought a box of the RP Rosado Toros when they were a "Monster Deal" and I think they were an incredible deal! The taste isn't as strong as most RP's, But there is still a ton of flavor that should appeal to a broad range of smokers. The only problem I've experienced with them is some of the wrappers have had small cracks and big veins that have caused minor burn issues in a couple that almost never happen in RP's. Overall this is a great cigar, and a great value!

 

Beddy, beddy guuud!

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Reviewed by S.P. in Northern Virginia
June 20, 2007
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Muy excellente!

 

ROCKY, you did it again!!

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98
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Reviewed by Pappy Hewitt in NV
June 11, 2007
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When you first remove this beauty from it's wrapper, run the length under your nose and enjoy the bouquet of this puppy!! You'll know you are in for a treat! From the first toasting of the foot, to the "finger burning" end, you will enjoy this smoke, as I sure have on the 5 I've burned so far! Even burn, holds the ash an incredibly long time and the flavor is top notch and smooth! Not harsh at all, even during the last inch! Highly recommend if you want a medium bodied treat! I'm working my way thru the Rocky line, and I'm impressed by all so far, especially the "Rosado"~~

 
 

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