Rocky Patel turned fifty-five and did what any blender would do about it — made a cigar. Fifty-Five is a top-shelf addition to the boutique end of his range.
Rich and polished, with sweet cedar, cocoa and a long finish. Every size is fifty-five ring gauge, which is a nice touch and also happens to suit the blend. Robusto, toro or an eight-inch Presidente.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran long-filler
Strength: Medium to full
Sizes: Robusto (5.5" x 55), Toro (6.5" x 55), Presidente (8.0" x 55)
The eight-inch Presidente is a proper occasion cigar. Do not start it at nine o'clock.