Rocky Patel’s Vintage Series is his bread and butter. They’re the cigars that put him on the map years ago. And even today, they continue to wow c​ustomers – new and old alike. There’s a reason why these heralded handmades have scored so highly, on so many occasions – with ratings reaching as high as 93-points. Because, well, the cigars are simply exceptional.

And now, the Rocky Patel Vintage cigar saga continues. This round features a dark and oily 8-year-aged Cameroon wrapper overtop a robust blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican long-fillers that are equally well-aged. Flawlessly constructed, this medium to full-bodied handmade delivers a serious array of flavor including notes of cedar, black pepper, coffee, and a caramel-like sweetness on the finish. It’s got some oomph, it definitely has plenty of flavor, and it’s smooth and well-balanced too. Yet another feather in RP’s now-overloaded cap.