Description
Rocky Patel Vintage ’90 Toro
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Size: 6 ½″ × 52
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Vitola: Toro (box-pressed)
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Wrapper: Honduran Broadleaf aged ~12 years
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Fillers: Dominican and Nicaraguan ligero long-fillers
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Strength: Medium
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Flavor Notes:
Mint, licorice, leather, espresso, cedar, toast, cocoa powder, almonds, black pepper, earth
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Pairing Notes:
Espresso doppio, aged bourbon, dark chocolate, almond pastry, porter beer, cognac
Privada Storytelling
Veteran character with polished maturity
Vintage ’90 is Rocky Patel’s signature statement—rooted in aged tobaccos and seasoned with layered complexity. Its 12-year-aged Honduran Broadleaf wrapper brings depth and structure, while the Dominican-Nicaraguan ligero blend balances sweetness and spice. From upfront mint and toast to mid-body leather and toast, it finishes with espresso and cocoa—smooth yet purposeful. This Toro demands attention and rewards patience.
Flavor Journey
First third: Mint and licorice settle over espresso and cedar
Second third: Toast and leather emerge, opening to cocoa and almond depth
Final third: Black pepper and earth deepen as espresso and toast linger
Draw is smooth and focused
Burn line remains straight and even
Smoke texture is dense, creamy, and refined
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar exemplifies the power of time—aged components, intentional construction, and layered flavor. Vintage ’90 aligns with Privada’s passion for legacy, depth, and articulate expression. It’s a medium-bodied masterpiece that stands tall in any humidor.