Rocky Patel A.L.R Second Edition
This box-pressed seduces from the outset with its smoothness and notes that evolve from woody to spicy, with hints of white pepper. Aromas of chocolate punctuate this complex and bewitching experience.
Made with a carefully selected blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos from Rocky Patel's farms in Condega and Estelí, and wrapped in a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, this cigar offers a lush smoking experience. A.L.R. cigars, which stand for 'Aged, Limited and Rare', are aged for two years, allowing the flavours to blend harmoniously.
Tasting note
Notes
The start of this box-pressed immediately impresses with its smoothness, a creaminess that stays with you for most of the tasting.
Unsurprisingly, the draught is supple, and very quickly the puffs transport us to rich aromas of damp earth, cedar and cocoa.
Its pressed format allows you to savour the cigar slowly, without rushing, savouring each inhale. The warm scents emanating from the cigar are comforting.
Then comes the fateful moment of removing the ring. The range of flavours has evolved since the start-up. From woody notes, we move on to a world of spices. From earth, we move on to fire, with a fine demarcation of white pepper and a floral hint.
In short, a complex and bewitching bouquet of flavours that experienced aficionados will be able to deconstruct, while novices will be delighted to let themselves be carried away by this sensory experience.
Pairing
After a good meal, pour yourself that last glass of red wine and enjoy it with this exceptional Rocky Patel.
The deep notes of a tannic wine will balance out the creaminess at the start of the tasting and support its peppery side.
