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The Rocky Patel The Edge Sumatra Toro is a 6 x 52 toro with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, rolled in DanlÃ, Honduras, and this size earned 91 points and a spot on Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2007. Cigar Aficionado described it as strong and peppery, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Rocky Patel The Edge Sumatra Toro is a 6 x 52 toro wrapped in Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf and rolled in DanlÃ, Honduras.
What It Tastes Like
This exact toro is the size Cigar Aficionado reviewed: it scored 91 points in a rating dated January 2008 and placed No. 24 on the magazine’s Top 25 Cigars of 2007. The tasters found a powerful, peppery smoke built on woody flavors with a ground-pepper bite.
Who It’s For
- Pepper lovers who want spice and wood rather than sweetness.
- Experienced smokers who are comfortable with a strong, spicy smoke.
- Edge fans curious how a Sumatra wrapper changes the familiar Edge character.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- The specific vitola that earned 91 points and a 2007 Top 25 spot from Cigar Aficionado
- Its Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper sets it apart from the Maduro and Corojo versions of The Edge
Cons
- Given the strength Cigar Aficionado noted, it may be a lot for a beginner
- The only Cigar Aficionado rating we found is from the 2007 Top 25
- Sources disagree on the binder and filler
About The Edge Sumatra
Rocky Patel launched The Edge in 2004 as a line with no cigar bands, shipped in crates of 100, according to Cigar Coop. The Sumatra version followed the Maduro and Corojo wrappers and arrived in 2007, the company says.
Pairing and Storage
Since Cigar Aficionado found this toro strong, with a peppery edge, our cigar pairing guide points full-strength smokes toward a peated single malt or an aged rum. Our humidor basics guide covers keeping singles fresh at home.
Compare Similar Cigars
- The Edge Sumatra Torpedo: the same Ecuadorian Sumatra blend, also 6 x 52 but with a pointed head.
- Rocky Patel Edge Toro Maduro: the Maduro-wrapped Edge in the same 6 x 52 toro size.
- Rocky Patel Edge Toro Corojo: the Corojo Edge at 6 x 52, which Rocky Patel says Cigar Journal named its Honduras Cigar of the Year for 2014.
Rocky Patel The Edge Sumatra Toro FAQ
How strong is the Rocky Patel The Edge Sumatra Toro?
Most sources put it at the strong end. Cigar Aficionado’s 2007 review described a powerful, peppery smoke and Neptune Cigar calls it full-bodied, though JR Cigar lists it as medium-full.
What size is the Edge Sumatra Toro?
Rocky Patel and Cigar Aficionado both list it at 6 x 52.
Which factory rolls the Edge Sumatra Toro?
According to Rocky Patel, the El Paraiso factory in DanlÃ, Honduras.
What is the blend inside the Edge Sumatra Toro?
The wrapper is Ecuadorian Sumatra. Sources differ on the rest: Cigar Aficionado’s ratings page lists a Honduran binder and Nicaraguan filler, while Neptune Cigar and JR Cigar list a Nicaraguan binder with filler from Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru.
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Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Full |
| Origin | |
| Shape | Toro |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Sumatra |
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Honduras, Nicaragua |
| Length | 6" |
| Gauge | 52 |
