Rocky Patel · Vintage 1992
New WorldEverydayRocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto
The 5.5 x 50 Robusto of Rocky Patel's Vintage 1992 — a 10-year-aged Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a smooth, complex medium-full blend.
The short answer
The Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Honduras robusto with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. Expect cedar, cocoa, and coffee.
The verdict
The Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Rocky Patel's Vintage 1992 line. It's a Honduras (New World) robusto wrapped in Ecuador Sumatra at 5.5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect cedar, cocoa, and coffee, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 60 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.
Where the Vintage 1990 leans on aged Broadleaf, the Vintage 1992 is built around a Sumatra-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador and aged around a decade. It's one of Rocky Patel's most consistently praised everyday smokes, holding a 92 rating and even a Cigar Aficionado "Best Bargain" nod. This is the 5.5 x 50 Robusto.
What it tastes like
That aged Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper sits over a Nicaraguan binder and a Dominican-Nicaraguan filler. The profile is smooth and rounded — cedar and cocoa up front, coffee and a touch of caramel sweetness, with a gentle pepper underneath. It lands at medium-full: more flavor and body than the 1990, but still polished and easy to enjoy.
Who it's for
A reliable daily cigar for someone who wants complexity without commitment — approachable enough for improving smokers, satisfying for veterans. Pair it with coffee, an aged rum, or bourbon. If you're choosing between Rocky's Vintage pair, the cigar strength guide and our Cuban vs Nicaraguan note both help.
Track it in the Casa DNC app, then size up to the Vintage 1992 Toro or compare it with the mellower Vintage 1990 Robusto.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto 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 Vintage 1992 Robusto?
- The Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto 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 Vintage 1992 Robusto 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 Vintage 1992 Robusto?
- 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 Vintage 1992 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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