Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Torpedo

My very first RP cigar and I came away quite impressed. Sports a slightly toothy and veiny chocolate brown wrapper. Has a dense, fully-packed feel. Great pre-light leathery aromas. Held a finely layered light gray ash an easy 1.5 inches. Draw was medium and burn stayed strong. Had some uneven burning issues the last half. This was a medium bodied, but very smooth smoke. Pleasant flavors of dark chocolate, leather, coffee and oakiness are noted. Stayed smooth and tasty to the nub. Really enjoyed this one.

Very good, smooth cigar. I could sit and watch sports with this one for a long time. It is very consistent and I have really been enjoying them.

I perfer this size to the Churhill and the Toro. I got a 5 pack for $15. At that price this is a bargin.

I submitted a review last month on this selection. I tried another RP 90 Torp a couple of days ago. I'll keep it brief, I still stand by the last review . My only issue, this time, was a draw that was way too firm. Again, as in my previous review, I'll downgrade on construction. Come on, RP...for the price, it should be right, regardless of discounts.

I have a box of these from near two years ago and they haven't changed much, which is not a bad thing, and I would attriubte this to the lacquered box. From singles to others from the same box this is a highly consistent smoke from perfect construction and draw to having a lot of flavor for a medium profile. There's probably not any tobacco in here more than 5 years old but that matters not when you want 45+ minutes of complex flavors that don't kick your butt. As someone else stated; a refined smoke.

In general, I've got a three touch-up rule. If I've got to re-light a cigar more than three times...it's over. Unlike other RP's I've had, this one pushed it to the limit (I'll have to downgrade this one on construction). I almost pitched it early. All that aside, it was a positive experience. Good flavor from start to finish...never bitter...just a typical RP Vintage cigar. What makes it all better is that I bought these in a three vintage package from CI. At $45 delivered for the 15 cigars, the price per stick makes any dificulties seem less to be concerned about. All in all, try them but be sure to hold them in the cooler for at least three months before you do. They're tasty.

A smooth and dark wrapper covers this nicely shaped and pressed cigar. No. 16 in Cigar Aficionado's top 25 cigars of 2006. The draw is a touch firm, but the mostly even burn leaves behind solid ash. It's a smooth smoke filled with dark chocolate and coffee flavors with a pleasantly nutty aftertaste. Balanced and elegant, and just about worthy of its relatively high price tag.

Nice looking cigar with box press. Good draw, lots of smoke. But I expected more depth to the taste. I thought it was a little harsh without corresponding richness.

This is a lovely, complex cigar. It has become my favorite. The burn is even and slow with a smooth draw. While the spices are complex and increase throughout, the aging has mellowed it enough for milder palates. Then there is the wrapper -- it's like piquant leather. Unlike another reviewer, I prefer the torpedo to the Churchill -- it has more complexity, and doesn't burn out toward the nub.

I had my first one of these a couple of days ago. The pre-light was nice and leathery with a smooth, silky wrapper.

Lit it up and right away got a good creamy, leathery taste. Billows of pleasant smelling smoke that lasted all the way through. Burn was flawless and held a nice long ash.

Overall, a very smooth full bodied smoke that bit not bite even at the nub. Went well with the Maker's Mark.

Surprisingly, I didn't like this stick as much as the 1990 Churchill I recently smoked, and I typically prefer the Torpedo size over the Churchill. I suspect the smaller ring gauge on the churchill really makes a difference with this cigar by allowing the flavor from the wrapper to stand out. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed this stick. But I did find that it smoked slightly dry, and I needed to keep at my drink to prevent the onslaught of cotton mouth. That said, like the churchill, this cigar really ages well. Again, the spiciness subsides with age, and the smoke becomes increasingly creamy. You can't go wrong with this line once you get about a year or so of age on them.

Really good smoke, I've only fired up three so far but I've been very pleased each time. I like all aspects of this stick, good draw, burns well and tremendous flavor. Outstanding creaminess with hints of coffee, leather and chocolate, I would put this up with some $12 cigars in regards to overall quality.

Classy, smokeable, tasty. Once properly aged for at least 6 months these will not disappoint you. Take advantage of seconds or auction pricing to score these. (I paid 3.75/stick about a year ago)

this was a very good cigar, nice and very even burn, complex in flavor.

This smoke was wonderful; however, it is lacking a little complexity.

After reading a review in the current issue of CA, I decided to try it. I was looking for a really great maduro to smoke for special occasions. CA rated this top 15 best cigars this year. Notes of chocolate and caramel, smooth, never bitter. Paid $10 at my local. I'll definitely be buying this again

A buddy of mine recommended this cigar and I am glad i took his recommendation. It is probably the best looking cigar I have ever seen. The wrapper is slightly oily and the cigar is rather hard. The only downside to the cigar comes with the lighting, I used 4 matches to get the damn thing started but once you get it going be prepared for one of the best cigar rides of your life. The flavor is consistant throughout with coffee, chocolate, and nuts. Coffee being the most noticeable. Not much smoke and the draw is a bit difficult but still a top notch smoke.

Let them sit in my humidor for 12 months lit the first one this evening (New Years Eve) well worth the wait. Finished a bit bitter but till then it was great

Smooth, dark and handsome with notes of wood, nuts, coffee and licorice. All in all a pretty good smoke. Burn was very even but it went out 3 times. Not an after dinner smoke. Next time I'll try it earlier in the day.

This is a very handsome cigar with various levels of flavors. Make sure to use a straight cut for best draw. I would rank this alongside a Padron or Arturo Fuente in terms of distinctness in taste. The 12 yr old wrapper is exquisite. Definitely suggest you add a few to your rotation.

One of the most handsome cigars I've ever smoked. Pull this out of your tuxedo jacket and you'll look like James Bond. Beautifully constructed. It had a tight draw for the first half, and then opened up. The smoke was extremely refined and smooth throughout, but somewhat lacked character for the first two thirds. I mean, it wasn't bad for those 3.5 to 4 inches, it was creamy and leathery, but just not very interesting. Right around the band, however, it opened up beautifully with spice and hints of black cherry. I will certainly be trying the more full-bodied varieties of this brand.

RP makes great cigars. For a newcomer or a long time pro...he impresses me. This cigar is the higher price for his line, but it was still a peach. I do think RP cigars need to be left in a 70% humidor rather than a 65%, just because the wrappers can get brittle.
Good flavor and top of the line construction are a RP hallmark.

Bought a few after reading ratings on the line. Not bad, but not great. For the price I would grad a couple of cheaper more flavorful smokes like the La Gloria Sere R

I've just finished reading the reviews for this cigar. I truly feel for those folks who had a negative experience. This, for me, is one of the few (so far) sticks that caused me to stop mid sentence and concentrate on the flavor of the smoke permeating my mouth. I've had two thus far and both experiences were extremely positive. All elements (appearance, construction, flavor and burn) were enjoyable. Based on my still limited experience, I'm probably going to rate this one a bit on the high side, but I'm almost certain a repeat session will yield similar results. Experiences like this are the reason I took up cigar smoking.

I've been smoking these for two or three years now. This cigar measures up to any cigar from any country. Mild-mediun with a superb finish. Thanks Rocky.

My first sub par experience with these. Wrapper was cracked in two spots near the bands. It had a nice oily sheen to it but appeared roughly rolled. Burn was too slow and psychotically uneven. Draw was not tight but produced little smoke. The flavors, when I could get at them, were fantastic. Some sweet wood, slight spice, and something prune or black cherry like. Too bad the poor construction prevented me from enjoying them fully. Hard to believe RP quality control missed this one...it should have been tossed into the seconds bin. This stick had been in my box for at least 6 months and had developed a bit of plume. I still highly reccomend the Vintage lines. The 92 has a tad more body and is spicier to me. The 90 is a bit mellower and sweeter. Definitely consider the seconds in these lines...you'll run into some draw and cosmetic issues but for $3 it's worth the chance. I paid about $4.75 at auction for this "first".

One of my altime favorite cigars. Smooth, medium body, flavorful. Great for any occasion or for no occasion at all.

i was given one of these last weekend and couldn't wait to smoke it. i'm a big fan of rocky patel sticks, but was alittle disappointed in this one. the flavor was ok, but for the price i think i will stick with indian tabac superfuerte.

This is a great cigar. The construction was excellent, the flavor was great, overall an excellent experience. I had no burn, draw, or any other problems with this cigar. As with every other box pressed cigar I have ever had, the ring is not as consistent as a round cigar, but it all evened out in a few minutes. My only complaint is how low the band was and how hard it was to get off without damaging the stick!

I was really looking forward to this cigar based on several reviews. It's a great looking cigar, but was otherwise disappointing. To begin, it was hard to keep lit and did not burn well at all. The draw was very tight as well. I kept getting hints of how great the flavor could be, but never quite got there. I would like to give it another chance, but at $8 a stick, ....

I used to hate the Maduro wrapper. I have not tried a cigar in years that had a Maduro wrapper as I used to associate them with having to spit with every third or fourth draw. I tried one of these after hearing a lot of buzz on them. Wow! What a smooth tasting flavorful cigar. I tasted spice along with some sweet woodsy flavors. The finish was the same as the beginning for me and never got hot. The only negative thing I can say was that it required a little tending toward the end to keep it lit. Maybe my tatse have changed or They have done one fine job on these. I want to try the Padron 1964 torpedo maduros next.

Awesome smoke. Smooth, nutty flavor. Great even burn. A little pricy but very good and mild. The wrapper is beautiful and dark.

I've smoked a bunch of these now and I love 'em.
Handsome and smokable with a smooth, medium flavor profile. I get some earth, some spice and some prune from these. Aging seemed to help the flavors continue throughout the entire experience. Especially nice with a tawny port. The big problem with these is the cost. Since I am the prince of frugality (interpreted in some circles as "cheap") the less you pay the more you'll enjoy these. At 4.50 a near 10 in value. I have seen them for $7-8 a stick.

Very tasty and beautiful cigar. I think I paid $12 for two at a B&M and they are so worth it. I'll be getting some more. Gethca some.

Attractive, oily, dark chestnut brown wrapper. Wonderful prelight aroma. First third a smooth, rich, and delicious blend of earth, prune, some leather, and something I can't describe. Second 1/3 went along at about the same clip but flavors were not as prominent. Last third flavors kicked up a bit but remained a bit one demensional and became a bit hot (I did smoke this to about an inch and a half) Draw was slightly tight but fine. This slow burning stick lasted me about 2 hours. Aftertaste was fantastic. I paid about 4.50 on c-bid. At that price... a great value. Anything more than that and value diminishes sharply. Maybe some aging will help the flavor characteristics become more prominent. A nice solid smoke here but nothing mindblowing.

Rocky Patel has done a great job with the vintage series. This torpedo is a great premium alternative to Padron 1964, VSG, or even Cuban. It has creamy coffee notes, along with an earthy body, and enough spice to balance the cigar. The finish is a bit sweet that is pleasant to the palate. Definetely a poor man's Anniversary 1964. The only knock I have is that the later part of the smoke is a little flat. I prefer the 92's over the 90's due to this characteristic.

I just smoked another one of these and was left disappointed . Maybe if I'd never smoked a Rocky P Edge Mad I wouldn't be so critical but that smoke raised the bar for RP for me. This cigar just doesn't have enough flavor for my taste, thus leaving me wanting the edge.

One of my favorites. Really smooth with excellent flavor. Great burn and ash and it feels solid all the way. This cigar is one that will always be in my humidor.

If this one wont blow your skirt up, nothing will! She's a looker and a doer. built like no other! Appearance and Construction mastered. A burn with a studdly ash and flavors that just might tear up. Thanks Rock!

This cigar had a fantastically erratic burn. Though the flavor was fantastic, and the draw was excellent, the cigar heated up to an uncomfortable level fairly quickly. It was a beautiful cigar, and I will enjoy the rest of the box.

The whitest ash and smoke ever! Interesting flavor...can't really describe it. Flavorful, satisfying. Perfect burn and great look, construction, draw.

About as bland a maduro as I've ever had, with a horrid burn to boot. I have no idea what's up the 1990 vintages as the 1992s are great. Perhaps I'd compare the 1992s to the 64 Padrons (no, they aren't nearly as good), but these 1990s just don't measure up in any respect...Okay, so they are pretty.

A little strong the first few puffs. After that, very smooth medium bodied smoke with a variety of flavors. Hated to have this one come to an end. Looking forward to another tonight! Haven't tried Padron 1964, and after this, I don't need to. By the box, internet, $5.50 each

Fellow reviewers are compairing this cigar to the Padron, but correct me if I'm wrong these are honduron smokes, not Nicaraujaun, excuse my spelling. These are very good cigars.

I smoked it a few days after smoking a Padron 1964. A better smoke at half the price. tasty from beginning to end, it started out robust then softened into very pleasant flavor for the balance of the cigar. A personal favorite.

This cigar was so smooth that i couldnt compare it to anything else i smoked. It might not be everything to everyone but, its an awesome to cigar to smoke with your buddies on a lazy sunday...

it is an increadbily smooth cigar perfect for winding down the day

The taste was so smooth so relaxing I couldn't believe it. I had heard bad things about this cigar but decided I might as well decided for my self and was greatly suprised

I have to say I really, really liked this stick. I have heard the accolades and analogies of this cigar being a cheaper Padron 1964 and I have to agree. I paid $8 for this little gem and loved it. Nice hints of chocolate and it has a wonderful earthy quality.