Rocky Patel Vintage Segundos

JKTex

kuzi16

JKTex

kuzi16

i dont like Rocky Patel in general. ( you wouldnt know by looking at my humidor though, but thats another story) so im the wrong guy to ask. but from what i hear from RP fans, its all good.

madurofan

Typically the RP Segundos are just cosmetic issues. The X-Outs though they are taken out at an earlier stage than the Segundos and can in some cases have more severe problems like being underfilled or a very poor quality wrapper.

jomommass1

RP Vintage 1990's are my favorate smokes. After buying box after box at full price I stumbled upon the segundos... WOW what a value!!! They burn and smoke just like the full priced ones but cost soooo much less! They are not as pretty and they dont have bands... some of the wrappers are lighter or darker in color  but who cares!!! Im about to order my 6th bundle from Cigar.com.

JKTex

j0z3r

I've had the segundos in the '92 variety. Of the couple I had, they were every bit the same as the real deal. I'm not a huge fan of the Vintage line, it just doesn't do the same thing for me that it does for many, but the seconds were very good quality and I'd recommend giving them a try...and for the price, picking up a couple to sample won't put you out very much if they're not to your liking.

bass8844

Dude Love

Are the Segundos box pressed like the regular line or roundies?

j0z3r

Pressed. They make it through all the stages of manufacture but are weeded out at the final cosmetic inspection.

Jetmech_63

I'm one of the people who swear by these. Super-dee-duper value and out of the 20 or so ive had maybe 1 or 2 had a "severe" problem, the rest were just cosmetic. I wish more lines had segundos....sigh...of the possibilities. Speaking of which...at the b&m i went to today he had seconds from lines that in NEVER knew put out seconds like punch and.....exact names are escaping me but they were big names. wonder if its a b&m thing.

jihiggs

occasionaly I get one that has burn issues, but the ratio is not much higher than the occasional burn issues with firsts cigars. mostly its just blemishes, or the cap is a little disfigured, doesnt cause issue though.

gmill880

Jetmech_63:

I'm one of the people who swear by these. Super-dee-duper value and out of the 20 or so ive had maybe 1 or 2 had a "severe" problem, the rest were just cosmetic. I wish more lines had segundos....sigh...of the possibilities. Speaking of which...at the b&m i went to today he had seconds from lines that in NEVER knew put out seconds like punch and.....exact names are escaping me but they were big names. wonder if its a b&m thing.

Wow, Punch seconds? I would be up to try some Gran Puro seconds just to see, thats interesting, I'm going to check with a couple of my B&M's on that ....

iwsmith2

I just bought a 15er of fusion seconds, i'll let ya'll know how they go when i smoke one.

Jetmech_63

mr251

...i have received a bundle of 1992 vintages and i thought i died and went to heaven after the first one, right out of the wrapper...the smell of cocoa, the rich flavors, the even burn, the long white ash...need i say more...

...i bought these after recving my bundle of fusion double maduros which are equally enjoyable...

these are the best segundos in have ever smked...thank you rocky for giving the good guys a breeak with these gems (not blems)...i will buy these as long as they are available, this is now my everyday smoke...me and the queen of england...lol

kaspera79

mr251:

...i have received a bundle of 1992 vintages and i thought i died and went to heaven after the first one, right out of the wrapper...the smell of cocoa, the rich flavors, the even burn, the long white ash...need i say more...

...i bought these after recving my bundle of fusion double maduros which are equally enjoyable...

these are the best segundos in have ever smked...thank you rocky for giving the good guys a breeak with these gems (not blems)...i will buy these as long as they are available, this is now my everyday smoke...me and the queen of england...lol

Hey mr251.. Welcome, 1992 is one of my favorite from Patel as well. Nice to have you with us.

jomommass1

I just got my 2 bundles of 1990's in the mail. After 6 bundles they are all pretty consistent. Most of em look great to me... Some of wrappers have veins and are a little ugly but who the hell cares. Are we looking at em or are we smoking em?? Save some money and try em you be the judge...

JKTex

JKTex

jomommass1

Ha, mine were like the same deal... a little off color and some veins here and there. They got me on the checkout too!!! Boy I tell ya, they really know how to twist an arm! I wound up geting the NUB sampler for 14 bucks and the 5 Vegas cigar/herf a dor combo (holds 5 stogies, Great for a day or night of striper fishing) plus the free 5 cigar offer. And to top it all off, I got 10% my whole order b/c it was my birthday... .. Cant beat that

JKTex

JKTex

jomommass1

Every bundle I have gotten thus far has been squared???

JKTex

kuzi16

always let your smokes rest after shipment. mine rest at least 6 weeks before i fire em up.

jomommass1

jihiggs

my segundos are box pressed...

jomommass1

Maybee he got a funkey batch???

madurofan

I think the X-Outs and such may not be pressed, this is just a guess, but that may be the issue at hand.