Rocky Patel

Emerald

Outside of being astonishing at first glance, the Rocky Patel Emerald is a cigar of firsts for the prestigious cigarmaker. This is the first box pressed release from Patel that is not on the medium-full bodied side of the strength spectrum. The cigar also utilizes a dual binder, which adds an additional layer of nuance and complexity to this beautifully mysterious smoke. Available in three sizes, a 5.5x50 Robusto, a 6.5x54 Toro and a 6x60 Sixty, this cigar was made to capture smokers from across different preferences. According to Patel himself, the cigar was optimized, meaning that it will please the novice and aficionado alike. The blend consists of Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, binders from both Nicaragua and Mexico and filler from Nicaragua, with a special additional leaf added from the Jamastran Valley in Honduras. The result is an array of tastes ranging from sweet baking spices and leather to peppery notes that balance out the hint of sugar. Says Patel in a press release: “It’s got a lot of sweetness, it’s truly medium-bodied, I think it’s approachable to the masses.” Of course, in talking about the blend, strength and tasting notes, one must dive deeper into the aesthetic of the cigar. Most of the smoke is banded with an eye-popping emerald, green wrapper designed to catch the eye once the elegant white box top is flipped open. Rocky Patel cigars always look the part and are just as likely to win over a room via looks as they are top-rated taste. Get a 20-count box from Santa Clara today and add the Emerald to your premium at-home collection or storefront with incredible wholesale prices.