Rocky Patel Emerald

Rocky Patel Emerald, A Sweet Gem for Every Aficionado 

Reviewer: Jeff Fuller
Date: February 15, 2025
Cigar Name: Rocky Patel Emerald
Brand: Rocky Patel
Location: BURN by Rocky Patel, Pittsburgh (Website)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran
Size & Vitola: Sixty (6.0" x 60) Toro (6.0" x 52) Robusto (5.0" x 50)
Age of Cigar (if known): Unknown

Pre-Light Experience

Appearance: Smooth Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with a slight sheen and minimal veins. The larger 60 ring gauge made for an impressive presence with solid construction. Smooth Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with a slight sheen and minimal veins. Construction appears solid and well-packed with an impressive length and girth. Smooth Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with a slight sheen and minimal veins. Construction appears solid and well-packed.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 (4.5/5 Moons)

Aroma: Notes of cedar, leather, and a touch of spice from the foot.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 (4.5/5 Moons)

Cold Draw: Perfect resistance with flavors of earthy spice, cedar, and a hint of nuttiness.
🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Smoking Experience

First Third: Opens with a smooth blend of cedar, roasted nuts, and mild pepper, setting a balanced and rich tone. The retrohale brings out a subtle sweetness. Burn is mostly even.
🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Second Third: The flavors deepen with earthy undertones, dark cocoa, and a touch of espresso. The burn required a minor touch-up but remained consistent overall.
🌕🌕🌕🌗 (3.5/5 Moons)

Final Third: A satisfying finish with sweet spice, leather, and toasted caramel. Strength ramps up slightly without overpowering. Burn line wavered a bit but self-corrected.
🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Burn & Draw: Good draw throughout considering the larger 60 ring gauge. Burn required occasional touch-ups but remained manageable. Ash held firm and was a dark gray. Good draw throughout with minor burn corrections needed due to the larger ring gauge. Ash held firm and was a dark gray. Good draw throughout, with minor burn corrections needed. Ash held firm and was a dark gray.
🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Overall Impressions

Flavor Complexity: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)
Balance & Smoothness: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 (4.5/5 Moons)
Construction & Burn: 🌕🌕🌕🌗 (3.5/5 Moons)
Overall Enjoyment: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 (4/5 Moons)

Final Score: 20.5 / 25 Moons

Pairing Notes: Paired well with a bourbon old fashioned, enhancing the spice and caramel notes.

Final Thoughts: As Rocky Patel himself describes it, “It’s got a lot of sweetness, it’s truly medium-bodied. I think it’s approachable to the masses.” The Rocky Patel Emerald is a testament to the brand’s dedication to innovation and craftsmanship, inviting aficionados to explore a cigar that masterfully balances flavor, construction, and smoothness. A well-balanced and enjoyable smoke with rich flavors and a satisfying finish. Minor burn issues but nothing that detracted significantly. Would definitely smoke again.

Moon Cigar Club Seal of Approval: ✅ Yes

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