In early 2018, Rocky Patel unveiled his Grand Reserve line, a blend that would be exclusive to the European market. And now after popular demand, he’s released the blend in North America for us to finally enjoy! He chose a selection of his finest aged tobaccos – though which varietals, leaves and priming’s are a closely-guarded secret – and then sent the finished cigars for a two-year slumber in the aging room. And Rocky’s patience paid off: The cigar is ranked No.9 of 2021 in Cigar Aficionado! Grand Reserve’s flavors are refined by a light sweetness, notes of citrus, cocoa, and herbal spices on the finish. It’s a RP blend that’s been well worth the wait. Order your box at a low Famous Smoke Shop price now!
Purchased based upon some writeups in other publications and my experience smoking the Rocky Patel Quarter Century which was fantastically smooth and tasty . On the first draw I got hit with a ton of pepper, which was very odd because that taste faded very quickly even in the first third. After that it was a very smooth tasting cigar, medium body. Only real issue was the uneven burn which I saw in some other reviews too. I had to touch it up a few times. But other then that, a nice cigar on a summer evening with a cold ale for me.
