For fans of Rocky Patel’s Vintage lines, the Sun Grown is the fuller bodied big brother. Made with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, this cigar boasts a strength and flavor that Rocky Patel is famous for.
Rocky Patel is one of the industry’s best known cigar makers. His reputation is built on his uncompromising commitment to quality, ensuring that every cigar he makes us is consistent in flavor with a perfect draw and even burn.. His cigars are among the most demanded and highest rated.
The rich blend of choice tobaccos light up your palate with a combination of complex, rich flavors while the 5 year old Ecuadorian Sun Grown wrapper delivers a spicy sweet element that you’ll savor until the very last puff. Aged to perfection, and masterfully blended, this smooth smoke starts with a bang and finishes with a long, full-bodied finish. A serious cigar for any true connoisseur.
The Rocky Patel Sun Grown features a five-year-old Ecuadorian sun grown wrapper, and seven year Dominican and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos delivering a smooth complex smoke. This full bodied line is meant for the seasoned aficionado who can handle a punch, lingering body and full finish. Available in elegant boxes of 20, these cigars are bound to end up in any connoisseur’s humidor. With ratings consistently in the 90’s, there is no wonder why the Rocky Patel Sun Grown has come out from under the radar.
Origin: Honduras
Size: 6.1 x 52
Ring: 52
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep.
Price: ~$9.00 each
Smoke Time: 55 min
More info about purchasing: Rocky Patel Sun Grown Cigars
The Sumatra wrapper gives this cigar a nice, appealing appearance. But, my stick had one long running vein across the side. No problem cutting the torpedo cap with my guillotine cutter. The cigar starts out as medium-full bodied in flavor. There are hints of spice, but not overpowering as I thought it would be.
The draw is very good and the burn is even. The ash holds firm for the first third of the cigar before tapping off. No real complaints with the construction of the Rocky Patel Sun Grown torpedo. A flavor change occurs into the second third of the stick – it mellows into more of a medium-bodied taste. I was a little bit surprised as this particular line is touted as a full-bodied cigar with a big punch in flavor. Didn’t really experience this outside of the initial 12 minutes of the cigar.
The taste and flavor of the Rock Patel Sun Grown torpedo can best be described as woodsy and earthy. There were traces of spice, but they mostly remained in the background. The flavor almost becomes bland towards the end. Asides from the flavor disappointment, the other aspects of the cigar were very good. The burn and draw were flawless throughout.
Overall, this was an enjoyable cigar. For $9.00 a stick, there are better alternatives in my opinion for those who crave the heat and full-bodied strength. For those who are of the medium-strength variety, this would be a perfect choice to consider.
Appearance : 
( 17/20 )
Construction : ( 26/30 )
Flavor : ( 29/35 )
Burn : ( 12/15 )
Overall Rating : 84/100
