Cigar Review: Rocky Patel White Label

According to Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, the Rocky Patel White Label features tobaccos that have been aged for ten years. Its Connecticut Shade wrapper is sourced from the United States. This isn’t the only U.S.-grown Connecticut wrapper in the Rocky Patel lineup; the Vintage 1999 Connecticut also uses one.

Interestingly, aside from the Xen by Nish Patel, most of Rocky Patel’s Connecticut-wrapped cigars are produced in Honduras. Both the Xen and the White Label, however, are crafted at the company’s TAVICUSA factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

If you want to try this cigar yourself, the Rocky Patel White Label Robusto Cigar is our cigar of the month for May, so be sure to enjoy it at our discounted price!

About the Rocky Patel White Label Robusto Cigar

Owner: Rocky Patel
Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA)
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Nicaraguan
Strength: Mild – Medium
Size: Robusto (5″ x 50)

Reviewed by: Ross from the Windsor shop

The Beginning

The Rocky Patel White Label Robusto began with a balanced mix of cream, wood, cedar, and a hint of citrus. During the first third, the creamy note gradually took the lead, while the wood, cedar, and citrus settled into supporting roles. At the same time, the retro-hale introduced a touch of black pepper.

The Middle

In the middle of the Rocky Patel White Label Robusto, the cedar notes became more prominent, overtaking the cream as the dominant flavour. The cream, along with the wood and citrus, moved into the background. Additionally, black pepper notes began to emerge on the palate.  

The End

Towards the end, cedar remained the dominant note, while the pepper intensified slightly but stayed in a secondary role. Hints of wood, citrus, and cream added depth to the flavour profile. As the Rocky Patel White Label Robusto reached its finish, the nub remained soft to the touch and cool in temperature.

Burn & Draw

The Rocky Patel White Label Robusto began with a clean, straight burn line and consistent burn path. The ash was firm and displayed a very light grey hue. Both the burn rate and temperature remained ideal throughout.

The draw on the White Label Robusto was excellent, offering a slight resistance, which I consider a plus. Despite this, it remained an easy, low-maintenance cigar to enjoy in terms of flavour delivery.

Overall

The Rocky Patel White Label Robusto offers a relatively uncomplicated flavour profile, showcasing the classic characteristics of a Connecticut Shade cigar, primarily cream, cedar, wood, and citrus notes.  

Ross Rating: 7/10

What alcoholic drink would I pair the Rocky Patel White Label Robusto Cigar with?

The Rocky Patel White Label Robusto Cigar will pair fantastically with the Samaroli Four Origins Rum (70cl / 45%).

A blend of rums from Nicaragua, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Mauritius, uniting four origins into one spirit. Notes of toasted coconut, cream, bark, and clove lead to hints of vanilla, icing sugar, and croissant, with a crisp, dry finish and subtle green, vegetal undertones. Only 350 bottles were produced.

What soft drink would I pair the Rocky Patel White Label Robusto Cigar with?

Sprite, simple and brings out the cigar flavour.

Would I smoke the Rocky Patel White Label Robusto Cigar again?

It’s perfect for a nice day when you want good quality tobacco that isn’t going to blow you over. I look forward to my next one.