Rocky Patel · Twentieth Anniversary
New WorldExperienced smokersRocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Toro
Rocky Patel's 20th-anniversary blend from El Paraiso — a box-pressed Honduran-forward Toro with cedar, cocoa and pepper, full of character.
The short answer
The Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Honduras toro with a Honduran wrapper. Expect cedar, cocoa, and coffee.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Sweet · Roast · Spice
The verdict
The Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Rocky Patel's Twentieth Anniversary line. It's a Honduras (New World) toro wrapped in Honduran at 6 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cedar, cocoa, and coffee, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Twentieth Anniversary celebrates two decades of Rocky Patel cigars, rolled at the company's own El Paraiso factory in Danli, Honduras. It's a Honduran-forward blend — a Honduran wrapper and binder over a filler drawing on Honduran Jamastran and Nicaraguan Jalapa and Estelí tobacco. This is the box-pressed 6 x 52 Toro.
What it tastes like
The blend leans into classic Honduran character: cedar and cocoa up front, coffee and toasted nuts through the middle, and a steady pepper underneath. Rocky himself has described it as a medium-full smoke with a lot of character, and that fits — it's flavorful and substantial without tipping into full-throttle territory, with the easy draw of a good box press.
Who it's for
A cigar for someone who wants a celebratory, flavor-packed smoke with real depth. Pair it with coffee, an aged rum, or bourbon. The cigar strength guide helps place it, and Cuban vs Nicaraguan frames the broader style.
Track it in the Casa DNC app and rate it against the Decade Toro.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Toro — frequently asked
- Is the Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Toro 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 Twentieth Anniversary Toro?
- The Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Toro 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 Twentieth Anniversary Toro taste like?
- Expect cedar, cocoa, and coffee, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Toro?
- It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and bourbon. 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 Twentieth Anniversary Toro?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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