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The Rocky Patel Special Edition Robusto is a box-pressed 5 1/2 x 50 cigar with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, rolled at Rocky Patel’s TAVICUSA factory in EstelÃ. Cigar Aficionado scored it 92 points in August 2017, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Rocky Patel Special Edition Robusto is a box-pressed 5 1/2 x 50 robusto with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler. It is the smallest of three sizes in Rocky Patel’s Special Edition line, alongside a 6 1/2 x 52 Toro and a 6 x 60 Sixty.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Aficionado gave this robusto 92 points in August 2017 in Cigar Insider and judged it medium-full. Their note describes earth balanced against nuttiness, a flavor they likened to chocolate-dipped almonds, plus hints of roasted coffee bean and a cedar finish with a slight tang.
Who It’s For
- Pressed-cigar fans who want a squared-off robusto.
- Nut-and-cocoa seekers drawn to the almond and chocolate notes Cigar Aficionado described.
- Smokers short on time who still want a Habano-wrapped Nicaraguan smoke.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 92 points from Cigar Aficionado for this exact 5 1/2 x 50 size (August 2017)
- Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that Cigar Coop says was aged eight years
- Made in Rocky Patel’s own Nicaraguan factory
Cons
- The most recent Cigar Aficionado score we could confirm for this size dates from 2017
- Rocky Patel calls the blend medium-bodied, but Cigar Aficionado found it medium-full
About the Special Edition Line
Cigar Coop reports that Rocky Patel introduced Special Edition at the 2016 IPCPR trade show and gave it a nationwide launch that October. The company rolls it at TAVICUSA, its factory in EstelÃ, using a double binder that it has not fully disclosed.
Pairing and Storage
Since Cigar Aficionado picked up roasted coffee in this robusto, espresso fits well, and the medium tier of our cigar pairing guide also points to bourbon or a Rioja.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Rocky Patel Special Edition Sixty: this blend in the line’s widest format, 6 x 60.
- Rocky Patel Emerald Robusto: another box-pressed 5 1/2 x 50 under Ecuadorian Habano, with Mexican and Nicaraguan binders.
- Rocky Patel Gold Label Toro: a bigger 6 1/2 x 54 whose Ecuadorian wrapper covers a Connecticut broadleaf and Connecticut shade binder pair.
Rocky Patel Special Edition Robusto FAQ
How strong is the Rocky Patel Special Edition Robusto?
Rocky Patel describes the blend as medium-bodied and Neptune Cigar lists it as medium strength, which matches how we list it. Cigar Aficionado’s 2017 tasting rated this robusto medium-full, so some smokers may find it fuller than the label suggests.
Is the Special Edition Robusto box-pressed?
Yes. Cigar Coop describes the whole Special Edition line as box-pressed, and Cigar Aficionado noted the robusto’s pressed shape in its review.
What wrapper does the Special Edition Robusto use?
An Ecuadorian Habano leaf. Cigar Coop reports the wrapper was aged for eight years before rolling, and that the double binder sits over Nicaraguan filler from Rocky Patel’s own farms.
Where is the Special Edition Robusto made?
At TAVICUSA in EstelÃ, Nicaragua, which Cigar Coop identifies as Rocky Patel’s own factory.
Browse the rest of Rocky Patel’s blends on our Rocky Patel cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Habano |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Length | 5 1/2" |
| Gauge | 50 |
