It's no secret that Rocky Patel is not only one of the best-known, hardest-working men in the premium cigar industry, but his self-titled company is also among the most acclaimed the world over. Of course, things weren't always this way. Rocky got his start during the great cigar boom of the mid-'90s, grinding his way in an industry dominated by generations-old Cuban experience. Nearly all upstarts from this era fell by the wayside as the boom came to a close, leaving only the strongest competitors standing strong. It may now seem a given that Rocky Patel was among the few such success stories of this era, but it was only through an incredible level of hard work and dedication that Rocky Patel Premium Cigars emerged the dominant force you see today.

Enter the year 2020, where Rocky Patel launched the Rocky Patel Quarter Century cigar in celebration of their milestone achievement. Setting out to craft a cigar of such significance, RP did not take the task lightly. This included the selection of an oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper, a Honduran binder, and all-Nicaraguan fillers, each being aged for 10 years prior to being rolled, as well as an additional two years post roll. With such an outstanding blend, the company describes the Rocky Patel Quarter Century cigar as "our greatest masterpiece ever."

What does the Rocky Patel Quarter Century cigar taste like?

The Rocky Patel Quarter Century cigar is full in flavor and medium-full in intensity. This is a special smoking experience, and you get the sense of its gravitas from first light, showing standout complexities of toasted chestnuts, classic leather, peppered steak, ginger snap, and stone fruit through the finish.