Rocky Patel Vintage 1999

Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Toro
6 1/2x 52

Wrapper: U.S. Conneticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan Ligero




Girly gold and white label, natural shade wrapper, unimposing box, I must say I wasn't expecting much from the Rocky Patel Vintage 1999. Upon closer inspection, the wrapper was actually oily, somthing I can't remember noticing on any other natural conneticut. Upon lighting, I instantly noticed that, though I had a firm cigar, the draw was fantastic. The next thing that struck me was that I had a solidly medium bodied cigar, with a sweet toasted flavour that could only be called deliciously mild. A lovely even burn gave way to billowing white clouds of smoke and a light grey ash with a hint of pepper. Every puff left a buttery aftertaste that pleasantly coated the mouth. Rocky came through again, and though you can always ask for a more bold flavour and a more full body, I can't imagine wanting much more out of a connecticut shade wrapper.

As for my whisky pairing, I'd have to go with a Wathen's single barrel Kentucky bourbon. Its bold, smooth flacour will well complement the solid medium body of the Vintage 1999.

Overall, I give the Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Conecticut a 4.2 out of 5, another great smoke from the hands of Rocky Patel.