I just finished my first RP, a Fusion MM torpedo. Wow, what a nice cigar. Very nicely constructed, very nice maduro wrapper. Upon the first light it was a sweet milk chocolate flavor. Then it moved to cloves and cinnamon. The ash was white and firm. The flavor moved to sweet coffee and a light, woody flavor. Late in the smoke it became peppery. I liked this very much, but once again the vitamin "N" in the last 2 inches was a little much for this newbie. I'd like to try this again in a smaller vitola. Well recommended! :tu
My First Rocky Patel
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BlackIrish
ChestBeater
Just picked up one of these in a pass; looking forward to trying it. Thanks for the review!
icantbejon
Lost...Completely Lost...
The MM has become a staple in my humi. I love them.
goatfarmer
ChestBeater
Will have to give it a try, had the Decade yesterday and enjoyed it. Thanks for the review. :tu
mrreindeer
Gorilla
Very nice review...which brings me to a question I've been meaning to pose for quite some time. You mention flavors of chocolate, nuts and cinnamon, among others, as you smoked this cigar.
While I haven't had a RP Fusion MM, I did try a few RP Vintage 1992's earlier in the year as I became more serious (if you will) about cigar smoking (I had had 1 or 2 a year in previous years). I didn't much care for these, perhaps because they were too strong for my naive palate. Coincidentally, as I've been smoking on the weekends for the past 4 months or so, my taste has been directed to more full-bodied cigars so I think I'd like to try those suckers again and see if I'd like them now.
What I really did enjoy and recommend to you were the Decade Robusto's (I've had two so far) and the Edge Lite. Great cigars, with good flavor, even burns and good ash.
While I really enjoyed those cigars, that's about the extent of a review I can give. And I really do try to sit and discern the flavor nuances of any given cigar I'm smoking. I can't do it.
I can tell you I enjoyed a cigar, it had good flavor & burned well, but I can't tell you the flavors I taste. What's wrong with this picture? What am I doing wrong? I want to taste chocolate, nuts and cinnamon and not have to take in the calories associated with them. I guess the bottom line to why I smoke is comradery, general taste, aroma, nifty accessories, the hobby of it all and pyromania (I honestly like watching the burn and the smoke), not necessarily in that order.
When I smoke a cigar, I take the smoke into my mouth and then blow it out, perhaps leaving a small amount to exhale out of my nose because I've heard that that will allow you to 'taste' more of the flavor nuances of the cigar. I don't think I inhale and try not to. Having never been any kind of smoker at all prior to this, I don't think that exhaling some out of my nose means I've actually inhaled. Correct me if I'm wrong.
So anyway, what is the best technique for appreciating the true flavors of a cigar? Not that I don't enjoy the general flavor I'm getting right now because I certainly do. It's silly I guess, but I just wouldn't mind getting the very most out of my experience, you know, as I continue my journey and wander aimlessly down my path in Cigarland. Thanks!!
While I haven't had a RP Fusion MM, I did try a few RP Vintage 1992's earlier in the year as I became more serious (if you will) about cigar smoking (I had had 1 or 2 a year in previous years). I didn't much care for these, perhaps because they were too strong for my naive palate. Coincidentally, as I've been smoking on the weekends for the past 4 months or so, my taste has been directed to more full-bodied cigars so I think I'd like to try those suckers again and see if I'd like them now.
What I really did enjoy and recommend to you were the Decade Robusto's (I've had two so far) and the Edge Lite. Great cigars, with good flavor, even burns and good ash.
While I really enjoyed those cigars, that's about the extent of a review I can give. And I really do try to sit and discern the flavor nuances of any given cigar I'm smoking. I can't do it.
I can tell you I enjoyed a cigar, it had good flavor & burned well, but I can't tell you the flavors I taste. What's wrong with this picture? What am I doing wrong? I want to taste chocolate, nuts and cinnamon and not have to take in the calories associated with them. I guess the bottom line to why I smoke is comradery, general taste, aroma, nifty accessories, the hobby of it all and pyromania (I honestly like watching the burn and the smoke), not necessarily in that order.
When I smoke a cigar, I take the smoke into my mouth and then blow it out, perhaps leaving a small amount to exhale out of my nose because I've heard that that will allow you to 'taste' more of the flavor nuances of the cigar. I don't think I inhale and try not to. Having never been any kind of smoker at all prior to this, I don't think that exhaling some out of my nose means I've actually inhaled. Correct me if I'm wrong.
So anyway, what is the best technique for appreciating the true flavors of a cigar? Not that I don't enjoy the general flavor I'm getting right now because I certainly do. It's silly I guess, but I just wouldn't mind getting the very most out of my experience, you know, as I continue my journey and wander aimlessly down my path in Cigarland. Thanks!!
mrreindeer
Gorilla
Re: My First Rocky Patel - How do you taste the nuances?
I'm just reposting this because I'm dying to know how you people taste all these things in a single cigar!
I'm just reposting this because I'm dying to know how you people taste all these things in a single cigar!
morefifemusicanyone
I love factory seconds!
Nice review.
I have a question for all of you who are enjoying the RP Fusion MM. I got five of these in a ten pack of the regular fusion and the MM from CI. Smoked on in the first five days. It seemed really bland to me. Not terrible, just very little flavor.
I smoked a second after about a month in the humi at 65 F and ~67% rh. Still the same bland flavor.
You mentioned that this is a "stronger" cigar for you, so perhaps I am just used to smoking things stronger than this one (the Edge is one of my staples). Maybe it is just my pallet.
I was wondering if anyone has noticed an improvement after letting it sit in the humi for a longer time. I am thinking I will try another one in 3-4 months and see, but I was curious about others experiences.
Thanks again for sharing the review.
I have a question for all of you who are enjoying the RP Fusion MM. I got five of these in a ten pack of the regular fusion and the MM from CI. Smoked on in the first five days. It seemed really bland to me. Not terrible, just very little flavor.
I smoked a second after about a month in the humi at 65 F and ~67% rh. Still the same bland flavor.
You mentioned that this is a "stronger" cigar for you, so perhaps I am just used to smoking things stronger than this one (the Edge is one of my staples). Maybe it is just my pallet.
I was wondering if anyone has noticed an improvement after letting it sit in the humi for a longer time. I am thinking I will try another one in 3-4 months and see, but I was curious about others experiences.
Thanks again for sharing the review.
Grumpy Dano
Lost In The Jungle
Re: My First Rocky Patel - How do you taste the nuances?
I am no expert at all, but I began to notice more flavors when I started doing two things; learning to "snork" through the nasal cavities, very gently and very slowly, and secondly I slowed down. I think I was rushing it too much instead of savoring the smoke and trying to understand what I was sensing. Slowing down for sure greatly improved my smoking pleasures.
With each new smoke now, I try and concentrate what I like or dont like and try and sense each and every single taste on my tongue. I read somewhere the the tip of the tongue is very sensitive to the sweet taste and the back of the tongue is where the bitter flavors are sensed. So it made logical sense to me if I slowed down I may start tasting some things I may be rushing to the back of my tongue area.....
Just my :2
I am no expert at all, but I began to notice more flavors when I started doing two things; learning to "snork" through the nasal cavities, very gently and very slowly, and secondly I slowed down. I think I was rushing it too much instead of savoring the smoke and trying to understand what I was sensing. Slowing down for sure greatly improved my smoking pleasures.
With each new smoke now, I try and concentrate what I like or dont like and try and sense each and every single taste on my tongue. I read somewhere the the tip of the tongue is very sensitive to the sweet taste and the back of the tongue is where the bitter flavors are sensed. So it made logical sense to me if I slowed down I may start tasting some things I may be rushing to the back of my tongue area.....
Just my :2
Re: My First Rocky Patel - How do you taste the nuances?
For me, it's not like "oh, I've got a mouthful of chocolate," or "here comes the cinnamon/almond/caramel/etc." To me it's more like nuances of those flavors, like they were used as "spices" in the tobacco blend. Two things come to mind. As was suggested, smoke slowly. A slower puffing cadence seems to help bring out the flavors, slow deep puffs. Also, I've been a pipe smoker for years, and have developed a "taste" for tobacco. I think part it may just be that a person needs more time and expereince before the various flavors begin to reveal themselves.
I'm a cigar newbie, so for me this was a stronger cigar. The Edge still scares me. I smoked an Illusione the other night and it nearly blew my top off.
For me, it's not like "oh, I've got a mouthful of chocolate," or "here comes the cinnamon/almond/caramel/etc." To me it's more like nuances of those flavors, like they were used as "spices" in the tobacco blend. Two things come to mind. As was suggested, smoke slowly. A slower puffing cadence seems to help bring out the flavors, slow deep puffs. Also, I've been a pipe smoker for years, and have developed a "taste" for tobacco. I think part it may just be that a person needs more time and expereince before the various flavors begin to reveal themselves.
mrreindeer
Gorilla
Thank you; what's a "snork" by the way?
I think I know what you mean; I have been trying to slow down and exhale the last bit of smoke out the nose to try and get those nuances...Ok, good, I'm not the only one who doesn't get the 'm&m's in the mouth' flavor (that is, without stuffing my face with m&m's)! I appreciate the clarification, thanks! I think I'll give it some more time as I mature as a cigar smoker and see what happens. I do enjoy the smoke but was just wondering if I was missing out on something obvious and I truly hate to miss out.
morefifemusicanyone
I love factory seconds!
That is the exact sampler I got. What a great price!
Nice review, Mr. Dog.
Try the Rocky Patel Rosado from Famous. A subtle smoke that I return to constantly, especially after being disappointed by more expensive brands.
http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/sr.cfm/st/1/bc/RPR
Try the Rocky Patel Rosado from Famous. A subtle smoke that I return to constantly, especially after being disappointed by more expensive brands.
http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/sr.cfm/st/1/bc/RPR
I have to respectfully disagree on this cigar.
With so many good rocky's. Decade. 10th anniversary. Vintage 90 and 92. Edge. Sun grown. I felt that this smoke was not even worthy of the Indian tabac line.
First if you notice in the responses above. There were those who found it bland and those who found it rich. First problem, very inconsistent. Next it burns fast and hot. This poor sucker landed in my 1 rating. Dog rocket.
The sad part is from time to time you will get a good one, but I don't personally want to hope I'm getting one of those.
With so many good rocky's. Decade. 10th anniversary. Vintage 90 and 92. Edge. Sun grown. I felt that this smoke was not even worthy of the Indian tabac line.
First if you notice in the responses above. There were those who found it bland and those who found it rich. First problem, very inconsistent. Next it burns fast and hot. This poor sucker landed in my 1 rating. Dog rocket.
The sad part is from time to time you will get a good one, but I don't personally want to hope I'm getting one of those.
I have smoked a number of these and in all different vitolas. I've had the torpedo, the lancero, and the robusto. I found it to be a very flavorable smoke in all sizes. Of course people are going to find it different on their own palates. This doesn't it make the cigar inconsistent, it makes the people who smoke them different! Just my :2
PS. Never had a burn issue with these. All have burned perfectly, and I've nubbed more of them than probably any other smoke without them getting hot. Again, just my :2 (does that make $.04?)
PS. Never had a burn issue with these. All have burned perfectly, and I've nubbed more of them than probably any other smoke without them getting hot. Again, just my :2 (does that make $.04?)