Rocky Patel · Sixty
New WorldExperienced smokersRocky Patel Sixty
Rocky Patel's 60th-birthday blend — a box-pressed 6 x 60 Gordo under a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. A rich, dark medium-full smoke and a Top 25 cigar.
The short answer
The Rocky Patel Sixty is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua gordo with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and earth. Critics rate it 96/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2022
96/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Rocky Patel Sixty is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Rocky Patel's Sixty line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) gordo wrapped in Mexican San Andrés at 6 in × 60.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, espresso, and earth, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 80 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 96/100 in 2022. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and stout. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Sixty was built to mark Rocky Patel's 60th birthday, and it became one of his most acclaimed modern releases — Cigar Aficionado named the namesake 6 x 60 to its Top 25. It pairs a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper with all-Nicaraguan binder and filler, aged a minimum of two years, in a box-pressed Gordo.
What it tastes like
San Andrés is famous for dark, rich character, and it leads here: dark chocolate and espresso up front, deep earth, a firm black pepper, and cedar underneath. It's a substantial medium-full smoke — flavorful and a touch sweet, with the smooth, even burn the box press encourages. The big ring gauge keeps it cool and gives the flavors room to spread.
Who it's for
A cigar for someone who enjoys a darker, earthier profile and a longer, leisurely smoke. Pair it with espresso, an aged rum, or a stout. To understand the wrapper that defines it, read Maduro vs Connecticut, and the cigar strength guide helps place it.
Track it in the Casa DNC app and rate it against another San Andrés-wrapped Rocky, the Tabaquero by Hamlet Paredes Toro.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Rocky Patel Sixty — frequently asked
- Is the Rocky Patel Sixty a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Rocky Patel Sixty?
- The Rocky Patel Sixty is Medium-Full-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 Sixty taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and earth, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Rocky Patel Sixty's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 96/100 (2022). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Rocky Patel Sixty?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and stout. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Rocky Patel Sixty?
- Plan on about 80 minutes for the gordo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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