Back in 2004 Rocky Patel released a cigar called, The Edge. Back then the cigar was packaged naked in 100 count boxes. There was no cello, and no cigar band. Having owned my own shop back then I remember, I was unable to keep this cigar in stock. We quickly grew to biggest retailer in the region for this cigar going through multiple boxes in the course of a week. So much so that Rocky Patel showed up at our 450 square foot shop in Brooklyn, NY.
Today, the cigar seems to be just as possible as then. However, I haven’t smoked one in a long time so I was curious to see how it compared to way back in the day. So with our further adieu I light up this cigar for review today on The Cigar Authority.
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Edge Corojo
Wrapper: Corojo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras, Non-Disclosed Country
Length: 6″
Ring Gauge: 52
Size: Toro
The Look: The Rocky Patel comes packaged in 20 count boxed with a rough unfinished wood box giving it a rustic appearance. The cigar features the band at the foot with colors of cream and brown. The cigar features some darker tobacco in the foot of the cigar which is densely packed with a nice weight to it. The wrapper has an oily appearance with some thin veins.
The Notes: The cold draw of the cigar reminds me butter cookies with a subtle sugar like sweetness and melted butter. Beneath that layer is some hints of earth and cedar. The aroma off the foot of the cigar has some more buttery goodness and hints of apricots.
Once the cigar is lit there are dominant notes of almonds and a buttery richness similar to an Italian Sienese butter cookie. As those notes begin to level our some there are notes of cedar that grow in intensity with a continued almond like sweetness. The retrohale of the cigar offers up more almond notes with a touch of licorice.
Around the half-way point of the cigar some of the licorice from the retrohale makes its way on the palate when it blends with the notes of almond and cedar to create an enjoyable flavor profile. The retrohale of the cigar continues to serve up notes of licorice and sees the edition of perfectly toasted bread notes. The finish of the cigar borders on a long experience.
The final third of The Edge by Rocky Patel sees the licorice notes begin to fade away as some earthy components come into play. There is still a slight almond note with an abundance of cedar. The retrohale enhances the earthy notes of the cigar and the finish continues to border on long in length.
The Finish: The one thing I remember from The Edge is the licorice notes and how they really shined. Now 13 years later those notes remain, although they may not be as potent as my memory recalls. It could be that I put the cigar on a higher pedastal, or over the years the vintages of tobaccos caused them to be slightly reduced. One thing remains and that is my love for the cigar, and because of this renewed experience my love affair with the line remains.
Score: 90
Price: $7.49 / $124.99
Edge By Rocky Patel
Edge By Rocky Patel Foot
Edge By Rocky Patel Burn
