In an industry built on name recognition and reputation, Rocky Patel's passion has brought his brand to heights unseen by most boutique cigar manufacturers. His hard work and long hours have been paying off in big ways. A survivor of the cigar boom, Patel has outlasted his competition with unrivaled persistence on his quest for perfection. Originally an entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles, Mr. Patel was introduced to cigars on the back lots of Hollywood studios. Fine cigars quickly became a passion for him, and he became one the original founding members of the Grand Havana Club. Currently producing 20,000,000 cigars annually Patel elucidates, "Cigar manufacturing is an art form that has transcended over generations." Three hundred different hands touch the tobacco from the time a seedling is planted in the ground, to the time a cigar is placed in a box for final shipment.
The Rocky Patel Java is Rocky Patel's one and only infused cigar. These cigars are infused with coffee, cocoa, and a touch of vanilla. Rocky Patel teamed up with the master of infused cigars, Jonathan Drew, to create this mild cigar that is perfect for the morning. The binder and filler are both Nicaraguan tobacco. As with all of Jonathan Drew's infused cigars, the tip is sweetened. The sweet flavor mixes well with the Coffee, chocolate, and vanilla flavors really well. These cigars have a nice box press that provides a perfect draw and pretty even burn. These are perfect cigars for reading the paper in the morning. If you like coffee, then these are the cigars for you.