Rocky Patel Year

of The Dragon

It’s impossible to walk by the Rocky Patel Year of the Dragon Limited Edition Toro and not do a double take. No matter how much effort cigar brands put behind dressing their cigars with attractive packaging, there’s nothing quite like this double-banded cigar. Elegant, classic, modern and vibrant somehow all at once, the red and gold leaf color scheme leaps off the dark brown wrapper of this premium cigar, which sits in a bright red box embossed with a dragon design that literally jumps out from underneath the lid. In gold lettering, one can quickly scan the incredible lineup of tobacco used for this cigar: San Andres Mexican wrapper, a double Connecticut binder and filler tobacco from three of the most sought-after growth regions in Nicaragua—Condega, Estelí and Jalapa—mixed with long filler from the Jamastran Valley in Honduras. The long and arduous search for perfect tobacco yielded enough to produce 6,000 10-count boxes in total. Rocky Patel has industry-leading standards when it comes to how rigorous they grade tobacco, ensuring that each and every smoke in these boxes lives up to the expectations of a cigar that looks, smells and tastes like its reserved for a special occasion—or good enough to make any occasion a memorable one. The cold draws of this 6.38x50 cigar produce a cherry-like aroma that upon lightning hits the palate as well. Earth, pepper and subtle cream also weave in and out of the taste buds alongside the taste of sharp espresso, zesty cinnamon and caramel. Provided is a thought-provoking experience befitting of a cigar that looks the part. Medium-full bodied, the richness of this cigar is unlike anything else on the market. Fans of the Rocky Patel library, which includes respected cigars like The Edge and Conviction, will immediately recognize this commitment to quality. Patel was one of the first modern cigar manufacturers to explore the outer reaches of the premium cigar market by searching for higher quality tobacco with more vibrant flavors. The Year of the Dragon is an excellent example of what the company is capable of, both as a designer of a display-worthy collection and the producer of a smoke that will elevate your humidor unlike any other. Shop Casa de Montecristo today, both online and in store at your nearest location for this offering while supplies last and secure this spectacular limited edition offering before the Year of the Dragon is through.