Rocky Patel Royale Corona

Rocky Patel Royale Corona

This cigar had the aroma of wet tobacco with sweet notes in the background. The first third had a good draw with barnyard flavors and a mild black pepper flavor. It had a very smooth retrohale.

The second third was nutty and creamy with lemon zest and a little more pepper. The burn was pretty uneven but it ended up fixing itself. The retrohale was getting bolder with a real leathery essence to it.

After the first two thirds had some definite flavor changes, the final third failed to do so. There was not much of a buildup in body, strength or flavor and there was no real flavor change from the second third. Although it ended on a slightly lackluster note it pretty much gave me what I was looking for. I pretty much knew what to expect when I lit up a cigar with the name “Rocky Patel” on it but I have to admit the first and second third seemed to have better flavors than most of the Rockys I’ve smoked.

Overall it would’ve been nice not to have a wonky burn but it wasn’t a big issue. I simply wish the end had been anything but underwhelming.

• Size – 5.25 x 52
• Price – $7.50
• Total Smoke Time – 0:56
• Appearance/Purchase Price:23/25
• Construction:22/25
• Flavor/Aroma:22/25
• Overall Experience:23/25
• Overall Rating:90