Rocky Patel · Number 6
New WorldEverydayRocky Patel Number 6 Robusto
A smooth, value-friendly Rocky Patel from the El Paraiso factory — a Honduran Corojo maduro wrapper over a medium blend with coffee, earth and vanilla.
The short answer
The Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Honduras robusto with a Honduran Corojo Maduro wrapper. Expect coffee, earth, and vanilla. Critics rate it 90/100.
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2020
90/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Rocky Patel's Number 6 line. It's a Honduras (New World) robusto wrapped in Honduran Corojo Maduro at 5.5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect coffee, earth, and vanilla, leaning roast. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 90/100 in 2020. It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and porter. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Number 6 arrived in 2019 as an approachable, well-priced everyday smoke rolled at Rocky Patel's own El Paraiso factory in Honduras. It pairs a dark Honduran Corojo maduro wrapper with a Honduran binder and a Honduran-Nicaraguan filler. This is the 5.5 x 50 Robusto.
What it tastes like
The Corojo maduro wrapper gives an easygoing, slightly sweet profile: coffee and earth lead, with a distinctive vanilla note, plus cedar and cocoa filling things out. It sits squarely at medium — smooth and balanced, with enough flavor to stay interesting and a clean, even burn.
Who it's for
This is a friendly daily cigar, well suited to newer smokers building their palate and to veterans who want something relaxed and inexpensive. Pair it with coffee, an aged rum, or a porter. The wrapper is a maduro, so our Maduro vs Connecticut note is a useful read, and the cigar strength guide helps set expectations.
Log it in the Casa DNC app and rate it against another smooth Honduran, the LB1 Robusto.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
- How strong is the Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto?
- The Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto is Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto taste like?
- Expect coffee, earth, and vanilla, leaning roast. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 90/100 (2020). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto?
- It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and porter. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Rocky Patel Number 6 Robusto?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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