Rocky Patel Disciple Toro

Rocky Patel has a well-earned reputation for uncompromising quality. He has received so many stellar ratings and awards from industry groups and publications, he's in a class by himself. Every cigar he makes undergoes rigorous quality control measures to ensure that only the best cigars from the rolling table make it to a consumer's hand. No wonder his sticks are some of the most sought after in the world! On the newer side, the Disciple made its debut at the 2012 PCA (Premium Cigar Association) convention and is anything but a follower. Made under the rigorous high standards Rocky Patel is known for, this Nicaraguan handmade showcases their signature Mexican San Andrés wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder and a hearty blend of Nicaraguan fillers. Rolled to near perfection, once lit you will find a substantial draw and dead-even burn with smooth notes of wood, earth, and hints of pepper. Medium to full in strength, enjoy this smoke with a Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso or your favorite scotch whiskey.

The Nicaraguan cigar industry originated when Cuban cigar makers escaped the revolution and re-established their livelihood in Nicaragua with Cuban-seed tobacco. Blessed with dark, rich soil, their new home was ideal for tobacco cultivation and Nicaragua quickly became known for cigars that rivaled Cuban quality. Unfortunately, revolution and war came to Nicaragua in the 1980s and devastated the industry, but it’s rebounded dramatically and is once again producing tobacco considered by many to be the finest in the world.

The Esteli Valley is in many ways the heart of Nicaraguan production and is known for its very powerful and spicy tobacco. The Jalapa Valley produces arguably the finest tobacco in the country: somewhat sweeter and less intense than Esteli, but extremely complex. The tobacco of the Condega Valley is often described as a blend of the other two regions.