CIGAR BISTRO Review
Rockey Patel American Market Selection
Vital Statistics:
Country: Handmade, Honduras
Size: Corona - 5 1/2 x 42
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaraguan & Honduran combination
Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras
Strength: Mild
The Feel: The Rocky Patel AMS Corona is solid and well-packed, but lighter than it appears. The wrapper is tan/light brown and smooth.
The Smell: The RP AMS had a mild tobacco smell, prior to lighting. and others have described as "caramel." After it was lit, the RP AMS had a smooth "woodsy" flavor, with more of a "heavy cream" flavor after the halfway point.
The Cap: The cap was well-attached and cut easily.
The Draw: The draw of this Rocky Patel AMS was excellent.
Rockey Patel American Market Selection NOTES:
The RP AMS was a mild smoke. In fact, after first lighting this cigar, I struggled to taste all of the flavor.
I prefer heavier tasting cigars, so the fact that the Rocky Patel American Market Selection got "tastier" after the first 10 minutes or so--around the one-quarter smoked mark--made this corona more personally enjoyable after that point was reached.
Holding the smoke and slowly exhaling it, the flavors alternated between woodsy--some have called it "cedar-like"--and a smooth heavy cream taste. The flavors became became more distinct and enjoyable after the three-quarters mark--but that is just a personal preference.
One note to enjoying this cigar: take some extra between draws.
MORE on Rocky Patel American Market Selection Cigars.
Lush, mellow-smoking cigars from Rocky Patel in an affordably-priced 'American Market Selection.' Also referred to as 'AMS,' the term comes from the mild, light-colored wrappers that were preferred by American smokers early in the 20th Century. Blended with long-aged Nicaraguan & Honduran longfillers rolled in silky, Ecuadorian Connecticut wrappers, the smoke is medium-bodied, creamy, and very aromatic with subtle flavors of sweet cedar and spice throughout. A *must-smoke* and a great buy!
FINAL VERDICT:
The RP American Market Selection was a good smoke. Was it a spectacular smoking event like some other cigars I've experienced? I can't honestly say that it was.
However, if you are looking for a mild, solid cigar--as I sometimes am--to smoke in between a couple of "heavy hitters," this Rocky Patel might just be the palate cleanser you're looking for.
FINAL CIGAR BISTRO SCORE:
Intangibles (Feel, Heft, Smell, Cap): 7.5
Wrapper: 8.5
Draw: 9.5
Flavor: 7.5
Aroma while Smoking: 8.5
Smoking Experience: 8
Value: 6
Total: 55.5/70
I smoked the Rocky Patel AMS corona twice: the first time after another mild-medium smoke; and, the second time, after a full-flavored cigar with a Maduro wrapper. Personally speaking, the second time was the more memorable of the two smokes.
by Mondo Frazier
images: DBKP Cigar Bistro;stoogie review; Famous Smoke Shop
Rocky Patel American Market Selection cigars obtained through: Trinity Insight LLC
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