In a veritable sea of premium cigars, only a relative few stand out for both their enviable bona fides and truly noteworthy accolades. Rocky Patel Gold Label smokes are members of this rarified club, with this vitola — the Half-Corona — attaining the latter qualification by earning a 93 rating from Cigar Aficionado in 2024.
Medium-bodied and full-strength, the Gold Label Half-Corona measures a diminutive three and one-half inches in length with a 46 ring gauge, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for with copious mouthfuls of complexity and flavors — specifically, those of leather, oak, earth, caramel, coffee, and spices, accented by lingering traces of green apple, red pepper, cocoa powder, and sliced almonds.
Box-pressed and skillfully assembled in Nicaragua by veteran torcedores, these opulent sticks are comprised of meticulously curated, aged filler tobaccos from the farms of Jalapa and Estelí, sealed by Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf binders and wrapped in dark, lustrous Habano leaves from Ecuador.
These immaculately constructed cigars burn and draw smoothly and evenly and deliver a pedigreed smoke that’s surprisingly rich, yet balanced. Available individually, in a pack of five cigars, or in a box of 20, Rocky Patel Gold Label sticks in the Half-Corona size are a great way to enjoy one of life’s finer indulgences without tying yourself up for hours. Pick up a box today, and consciously cultivate your Midas touch.