№ 01
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Toro
Six and a half inches by 52 ring. Full-bodied, dark, classic. Around thirteen dollars.
On the wall
Rocky Patel.
Honduras and NicaraguaEst. 1995Held at 70/70
The short version
Rocky Patel is a cigar maker founded by Rakesh Patel in 1995, with production in Honduras and Nicaragua. The brand is known for aged-tobacco blends and accessible pricing. The Vintage 1990 and Vintage 1992 lines and the Decade are our most-stocked Rocky Patel cigars. Multiple Rocky Patel blends have hit the Cigar Aficionado top ten over the past two decades.
Last updated · 2026-05-19
History
Where it comes from.
Rakesh Patel, an attorney, launched the brand in 1995 as Indian Tabac. The company rebranded to Rocky Patel Premium Cigars in the early 2000s as the founder became the public face of the operation. The brand built its reputation on the Vintage series, which uses tobacco harvested in specific years and aged for at least a decade before rolling.
The Vintage 1990 (Honduran broadleaf wrapper) and Vintage 1992 (Honduran broadleaf, different priming) put Rocky Patel on the national stage. The brand has since expanded into more than two dozen blends, from mild Connecticuts to full-bodied Nicaraguans.
What we carry
On the wall in Buford.
Stock rotates. Call ahead to confirm a specific vitola.
- Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto and Torpedo.
- Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Toro and Robusto.
- Rocky Patel Decade Toro and Torpedo.
- Rocky Patel Edge Maduro and Sumatra.
- Rocky Patel Royale and Disciple when available.
Flavor profile
Vintage 1990 runs full-bodied with espresso, cocoa, and a thick creamy finish. Vintage 1992 is closer in body, slightly drier on the palate, with cedar and dark fruit. Decade is medium-full with leather, pepper, and a long warm finish. Edge Maduro is intense and chocolatey.
At the counter
$10 to $18 per stick. Sale prices on Rocky Patel boxes can drop further on closeouts.
Who it is for
Rocky Patel is for the smoker who wants aged, full-flavored tobacco without paying boutique premiums. The Vintage 1992 in particular is a benchmark in the under-fifteen dollar range. Excellent cold-weather smokes.
Three to try
Start with one of these.
№ 02
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Torpedo
Six and an eighth inches with a tapered head. Concentrates the espresso notes. Around fourteen dollars.
№ 03
Rocky Patel Decade Toro
Six and a half inches by 52 ring. The smoother face of the lineup. Around fifteen dollars.
The full Rocky Patel shelf lives in Buford
Come pick one in person.
Every vitola above sits in the walk-in humidor, held at a steady 70/70. Tell us what you usually smoke and we will point you to the right Rocky Patel.