Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon
Chemnitz
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Okay, this is my first review here, but I felt I had to do it. Rocky Patel doesn't seem to be held with the highest esteem in these parts, so I was a bit dubious about trying this Vintage 2003. Quite surprised, I thought it deserved this little write-up.
Quick review: Pretty bloody good!
Detailed review: I love Cameroon wrapped cigars and have been trying to work my way through the different ones that are out there. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this RP, but right from the start it was a positive experience.
Size: Robusto (5.5"x50).The look of the cigar was okay, nothing too special, but nothing bad either.
The cigar cut and lit nicely. The initial draw was great - exactly what I like from a good Cameroon - toasty, nutty flavors with a little bit of sweetness. There was plenty of thick smoke and the draw was just right.
It quickly settled into a nice smooth experience. Some vanilla and cedar wood flavors were present in the first half. What really impressed me was the construction - look at the photo - it burned perfectly start to finish. And I never had to relight it. Also, it produced three nice long ashes.
The last half wasn't quite as good as the first, with some slightly harsher tones coming in. It was still good and I'm thinking that if I aged it longer than 4 months this might be improved.
Anyways, this RP Vintage 2003 was just about everything I look for in a good Cameroon wrapped cigar. It went well with an afternoon coffee while I sat enjoying the Texas sunshine. I would definitely buy more of these, especially to see how they improve with a year or two of aging.
Thanks for reading! Chem
Quick review: Pretty bloody good!
Detailed review: I love Cameroon wrapped cigars and have been trying to work my way through the different ones that are out there. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this RP, but right from the start it was a positive experience.
Size: Robusto (5.5"x50).The look of the cigar was okay, nothing too special, but nothing bad either.
The cigar cut and lit nicely. The initial draw was great - exactly what I like from a good Cameroon - toasty, nutty flavors with a little bit of sweetness. There was plenty of thick smoke and the draw was just right.
It quickly settled into a nice smooth experience. Some vanilla and cedar wood flavors were present in the first half. What really impressed me was the construction - look at the photo - it burned perfectly start to finish. And I never had to relight it. Also, it produced three nice long ashes.
The last half wasn't quite as good as the first, with some slightly harsher tones coming in. It was still good and I'm thinking that if I aged it longer than 4 months this might be improved.
Anyways, this RP Vintage 2003 was just about everything I look for in a good Cameroon wrapped cigar. It went well with an afternoon coffee while I sat enjoying the Texas sunshine. I would definitely buy more of these, especially to see how they improve with a year or two of aging.
Thanks for reading! Chem
Comments
The only other cigar of RP that I liked better was the Summer Collection Cameroon, but sadly they are hard to find anymore.