Rocky Patel Emerald
Rocky Patel’s Green Light
Ranked #6 Cigar of 2025 by Cigar Aficionado - '95' Rated
Rocky Patel Emerald is a box pressed, medium bodied standout from Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, created as Rocky’s first box pressed cigar blended on the lighter side of medium. It is built around an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, dual binders from Mexico and Nicaragua, and a filler blend that combines Nicaraguan tobacco with a leaf from Honduras, delivering a profile that is complex without being overpowering.
Emerald quickly earned a 95 rating and the No. 6 spot on Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2025, praised for its balance and character. Expect focused notes of ground coffee, leather, and hickory with a touch of spicy black pepper, all wrapped in a refined, box pressed format that fits neatly into Rocky Patel’s long track record of highly rated, small batch style blends.
Indulge in the rich-flavor of Rocky Patel Emerald, today!