I met you and shook your hand Mr Patel , back in 1995 or 1996 in my local cigar store in Connecticut, USA. You were promoting your brand and offering buy 1 or 2 (I can't remember?) and get one free. I picked up a few and enjoyed them. You could tell you had a passion and love for cigars. I am very happy things worked out for you and you are living your dream today. Fellow cigar smokers, this man is the real deal. It's been twenty plus years since he earned his way - the hard way, by going door to door, pounding the pavement and winning over cigar smokers with his energy, gracious demeanor and his passion and love for a wonderful product we all know today. Indian Tabac is no more, but in its place we have so many fantastic cigars by Rocky Patel. The awesome Decade and Royale, Fifty-Five, Sun grown, Vintage lines, super Ligero, Edge, Anniversary, etc, etc,..... Way to go !!!
The first premium cigar I ever smoked was RP Vintage 92, and knew instantly I was hooked. For my wedding day my wife bought me and the boys a half box of 92’s and it made the day that much better. I have smoked a lot of different brands, sizes and shapes but always find myself going back to a RP. After watching this video it makes me appreciate them that much more. I love to see someone so passionate about something they truly believe in. Thank you sir and your team for putting so much time, passion and care into each stick that I have enjoyed.
Alright, I have watched this video a third time. I love to listen to Rocky's passion about the cigar he sells. I understand now why cigars are rather expensive. Love this video!
"Healthy nursery, healthy farm" just like life should be, your health,your family, your relationships, your job, your passions need care...300 hands and a whole lot of heart, all takeaways we can learn from... Thank you Rocky !!
Mr.Patel...I've been smoking cigars since I was 19, I'm now 67 and have enjoyed many of your cigars, RP cigars are among some of the finest and have a range of body that are exceptionally good.!! When I started smoking cigars in the late 70s there weren't as many brands as there are now, the cigarette industry shouldn't be compared to the "CIGAR" industry, yes both use tobacco but cigars are a much better alternative to tobacco use than cigarettes.... I'm so happy to see your video and see the passion of what it takes to make a great product. Excellent video.
Love seeing how one of my favorite cigars is made. A big thank you to Rocky Patel and everyone who put so much time, effort and passion into a great cigar
Your passion for the plant and the process has delivered!.. Pleasure to take the tour. Thank you Rocky and all involved for bringing us your consistently outstanding blends.
My husband and I just started our cigar journey and really wondered how cigars were rolled in order to learn to appreciate this new experience. We discovered this video and truly enjoyed it. This 30 min video has added 100 fold to our appreciation. We discovered the love and labor to bring that cigar into our back yard and in our hands. We are headed out to have our smoke and will ponder upon the people, the process and the love that it took to get this marvelous experience. Thank you
My first Rocky Patel cigar was the Edge Maduro and I was very surprised how enjoyable it was. I’m also a fan of the Edge Habano. I’ve tried so many RP cigars but I keep going back to the Decade again and again, it’s a favorite of mine. I like the Patel’s enthusiasm and dedication toward fighting anti-cigar legislation.
First Cigar I ever smoked was a Rocky Patel. Now I'm in the Cigar hobby at the age of 25. The simple pleasures of life not many people dare enjoy. Happy holidays to everyone.
I just bought a case of Rocky Patel Cigars (The Edge, amazing value), and I am delighted to see the guy who put all this together is so involved in the business. Rocky you've got a customer for life.
Beautifully done. I learned a lot and enjoyed it. My first cigar was two months ago: a dark dominion. Since then, I have smoked three other Rocky Patels. I see no reason to purchase beyond your variety. As a 50 year old female, it has taken me many years to be bold and try cigars. I believe more women should step up and learn to benefit from occasional cigar smoking. Thank you for amazing product and for making this video
Your passion for cigars is very evident in the delivery of this video. I had no idea cigars were so labor intensive and time consuming. This video was not only interesting but very informative. Now I have to try your beautiful cigars. It worked! Thanks for sharing.
I've smoked a massive amount of Rocky Patels. So consistent. That's the mark of an excellent cigar in my book. But I had no idea that this much work went into the process
I can really appreciate Rocky Patel's very inspiriing love, pride, the knowlege, the science, the traditions, the innovations and the people involved...what an operation and beautifully explained !! An excellent and consistent product...fire it up Rocky !!
Sounds about right we raise our children as the center of attention and some parents revolve around their children, then one day they turn 18 and we send them out into the world where they quickly learn nothing revolves around them and they're far from the center of attention, that's when their high hopes to conquer the world are quickly cut down.
I can't wait for the day when the Tide Pide eating A-Holes of the world quit using the words "ok, boomer". I am far from a boomer, but it is an utter embarrassment to our society that those words are thought to be intellectual engagement. Let's up our game people.
@@DRiceArizona For a few the phrase "Ok Boomer" is them bringing their A game, I suppose it's the tide pods you mentioned, or perhaps the modern drug scene, maybe it's all the fake media they've been subjected to, or the processed GMO foods they've consumed, either way regardless of the cause it's a sad state of affairs, chances are they don't even realize they've misspelled the word okay in their infamous phrase. Americans were once a highly intelligent people, but like so many other good things of the past I'm afraid those days have long since gone the way of the greatest generation.
@@notchagrandpa8875 good catch on my carrying the misspelled ""okay" forward. I guess that would have been lost on the ignorant anyway. I wonder when the last time a book was read by that crowd. I guess there is only so much time in the day and it gets eaten up by them getting another "followers" milestone on their social media. Well at least they got their trophies. All of them. Everybody received every trophy.
I enjoy cigars whenever I can. Wanting to convert our patio into a cigar room someday. Now after watching this how they're made video. I can't wait to finish my lounge and I now have a tremendous new appreciation for all the work that goes into making great cigars. Thank you!
Have watched this vid a bunch of times and each time I love it as if it is the first. Patel, I love your passion and love your cigars. Thanks for all you do for the industry. Salute.
I never realized there was so much involved with creating cigars! It is really a science in itself, and this man is obviously well-acquainted with the whole process and the technology involved. I think I would volunteer to work there for a while just to learn, if I could. Pasame una!
Very well made video. I knew a lot went into a fine cigar, but not this much! Learned a lot about them! Thanks, for the great video and great cigars too!
Hey: Rocky Patel I've been toasting cigars for a couple of months know and I was looking for that cigar that delivers. I came across your Cigar and I'm so glad I did. When I smoked your cigar I sensed I was smoking something truly special. I started to research your cigars and was very impressed with the reviews. Watching the video summoned it all up! Thank You for all you do! A new customer for life George Cardona Jr
The very best video on cigar production. From seed to shop, you get to see and learn the whole process in making a premium hand made cigar. This video, hosted by, none other than Rocky Patel himself. Very instructional, and for anyone who enjoys the pleasure of smoking a premium hand made cigar, this video is a must. And remember, "When you say no to Cigars, you say no to Life".
A great video, very informative. Making premium cigars is truly a work of art. Making a Rocky Patel is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and care. I never complain about the cost of a premium cigar again.
I seriously enjoy watching this video so much, I think I actually come back and watch it every couple of months. I love listening to the process behind these beautiful cigars.
Congratulations on establishing a successful family business based on pride, hard work and high standards. Thanks for sharing this video. Continued success!
Love this video from the factory. The passionate approach of each member of the factory is well displayed. They all shine at what they do and it reflects in the product. Thanks for making wonderful cigars that I have truly enjoyed time and time again.
I just picked up a sample pack of the edge robustos. I hadn't smoked cigars in a few years, but I was given some Cubans as a gift. I was excited but they turned out to be fakes and didn't taste good at all. I was disappointed, but I didn't want to waste the supplies I had purchased (humidor, cutter e.t.c). So at the liquor store I picked up the sample pack, never knowing of RP before, just to have something to try. I tell you, I am in love! These are delicious, quality, and complex with an experience I was not expecting! After finding this video and doing more research, I'm sure I'll be a customer for life. Fantastic product!
Definitivamente es el mejor video en UA-cam. Relacionado a la elaboración de Puros. Mucha pasión en la narración. Gracias la gente de Rocky Patel. Saludos.
This was an AMAZING video! Informative, interesting and educational. Surprised just how much work and quality control goes into RP cigars. How can anybody dislike this video?!
They've disliked it because it's complete bullshit. If you've /ever/ worked in manufacturing of any sort you'd see how fake this is in the first 5 seconds.
This was an absolutely awesome video right there! You, senor Patel, should be so proud of your life's work and humbled to be given the opportunity to share it with all of us. I am a die-hard pipe tobacco man, but after watching this, I am now heading straight over to pipes&cigars to order some of those beautifully handcrafted Rocky Patels. Thank you for your blatantly apparent adherence to nothing short of the most impeccable standards. Loving tobacco as much as I do, I know I would be a fool to not order some of your fine product right now! Good day senor and best of smokes to you.
I didn't have a clue that this much work went into every RP cigar. I have been a RP fan for years and knew the first time I smoked a box press cigar that I liked it a lot lol. Now I know how and why things are what they are. I am impressed with the fact that every thing is done by hand. They look and smoke like a machine manufactured cigar, but I now know its all hand made. great job folks - - I think I will smoke one now and I fully expect it to be twice as good as before.
I met Rocky in 2009 at Smoke Signals in Port Jefferson , New York. We smoked the Edge cigars for years and I still smoke them, but , the Decade is my favorite cigar of all time. Thanks Rocky for putting all the effort in so we can enjoy it.
I smoked first was ROCKY PATEL ( trust me I tasted correctly the cigar) None gave me that satisfaction ever So till now didn't smoked any thing (In India it's hard and costly got a chance of this master piece , luckily from a friend of mine I got a chance 5 sticks n really enjoyed it )
I had not smoked a cigar in the past 10 years (health issue). Finally, I decided to buy a few good cigars. I am tired of denying myself delicious single malt scotch, and the best cigars this life has to offer. Your name was new to me. Based upon the description and reviews I read online, I purchased 5 Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Churchill Connecticut cigars. Man, a lot has changed in 10 years. Lots of new names in cigar brands. Price wise, They run the gamut, from the cheap, dollar a stick cigar that is truly like smoking a stick, to a 35 dollar cigar I am not nearly decadent enough to set ablaze. But Mr. Patel, these are one of the perhaps three best cigars I have enjoyed. Ever. I will be buying some Rocky Patel Edge Lite Double Coronas and some Rocky Patel, Java Red Toro Maduor Square Pressed cigars (6" x 50) as soon as I have the extra money. (Social Security checks are here in a week.) But tomorrow, I am going to drive to my favorite cigar shoppe and purchase a single cigar. It will be either the Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Churchill Sumatra, or the Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Churchill Cameroon. I suspect I can't go wrong with either cigar.
@@garyhenderson6504 Be glad to, it's 4am here and I'm up early to watch the boxing! It's a strong, dark chocolate/coffee box pressed cigar. It's high-medium to full strength, and has a little vanilla sweetness. It came #2 in Cigar Afficionado's Cigar of the Year list in 2016. They're not super expensive either. I import boxes of them from the US at about $8 each.
I love my cigars, this is the best video of cigar making I've seen. Makes my appreciation of making cigars even better. I can't say enough of this great video. Thank you so very much
Always loved Rocky Patels! I love them even more now. It’s no wonder his cigars are so amazing, consistent and delicious. He has such passion and perfectionism.
What an awesome video by the cigar maestro himself. Was actually hoping to see Rosa hand roll a maduro torpedo on her thigh, but they no longer do that anymore. Bought my first batch of Rocky Patel's Vintage 1990 in January 2011 of which I have set aside 5 of the most beautiful boxed 7 inchers in my 250ct humidor which smells wonderful when I open its glass door. There is nothing compared to it. And for the idiot below that thinks RP uses a dye to color the wrapper leave, "are you FUCKING crazy?" Doing crap like that is how you commit business suicide. Get it? RPs cigars retail on average around $10 each. Some sell for less and some sell for a lot more. You may be buying machine rolled cigars coming out of China but that is your problem, not ours. Semper Fi
Rocky is my favorite cigar maker and after watching this I can see why, this is how you run a business care more about the product you put out and it will pay off...
I watched this video as I smoked the first of a 100 box Rocky Patel edge Sumatra I'm amazed at passion and the quality control that is put into the smoke and I'm happy and know that the other 99 in this box will taste as good and I will enjoy as much as this amazing cigar as I sit on my porch on a beautiful winter night thank you Rocky you are an inspirational person
Great video. I have always loved Rocky Patel cigars and now I loved them more. I enjoyed the factory tour. Rocky Patel has a great personality and I am impressed with his passion to his wonderful business of cigar making....
I have watched this video about 4 times and I enjoy watching the process and the beauty of making a great stogie. Honestly, I love Rocky Patel’s, they never fail!
I(17) ordered one with my mothers help for a friend who turns 18 on Saturday(thats the legal age to smoke here in Germany), and damn, now I want one too tbh😂
I appreciate this video I love to nerd out on my hobbies. I have my sight on being a regular customer of Rocky Patel. And much respect for the standard of product. Only 50 to 45 percent make it in, amazing. Thank you Mr. Patel.
Kelly L. I have recently found this out. After having a Rocky Patel 50 and then a Rocky Patel A.R 2 year aged I’m finding it hard pressed to find the “cheaper” ones I enjoyed flavorful.
V P I understand they make lower end sticks but they make damn good cigars too! The royale and the decade. The XX year aniversario is great as well. I find it hard to believe that you think this way. Maybe you left the cigars in the garage for a month and smoked them dry.
I've smoked cigars since I was 22, I'm 55 now and had to give up smoking due to heath reasons, but I made a pact with my son that if I make it to 70, I can smoke cigars again! I'm counting the days!
One of the best cigars you can buy. I love Arturo Fuente, but Rocky Patel is right up there. In fact, his maduro is probably better than the ones by Fuente. "The gods do not subtract from the lives of men, the hours spent in smoking good cigars."
Yeah I wouldn't even mention patel in the same sentence as Fuente. patel grows no tobacco and has only been around since right before the boom in the late 90's. I'll check back in 75 years and see if they are still in business.
jfq722 Upon further reflection, you're probably right. I've been rolling my own cigars lately and it sure has changed my opinion about a lot of things.
I am 66 years old and have never had, or hear tell, of a bad Rocky Patel Cigar..I love em'. I keep five or six box's of different blends on hand at all times. Prohibition is on my next to get list. can't wait to try both blends.
Haven't seen such a detailed explanation of someone's product. I would call it takes guts to showcase your inner skills, but Am very much sure that this is something which can only be done if your passion is higher than Rocky Patel... Glad to have found this video, as I was learning about the curing process of Tobaco Leaf. Not a Cigar fan, but will surely try one of this. Proud moment for an Indian, and a Gujarati.
The first cigar I smoked was a Rocky "It's A Boy" cigar I purchased for my grandsons birth. Been hooked since. I like the Mulligan series for yard work or just an everyday cigar. Everything I light up I thank God for the tobacco and for all of the hands that are involved in the process
if u guys think cuban tobacco is good then u guys should try vietnamese tobacco is the most strongest tobacco in the world and it can get u high but they haven't turn it into cigar though, it's 10 times stronger than weed and 5 times stronger than cocaine
Another little secret in this process is the final color stabilization area - not shown in this video. If anyone wonders how they get the consistent coloration in a box of fine cigars, we have to go to the rectal injection curing room. It is in this room where the cigars are given their final flavor and coloration treatment as they are inserted in the rectums of specially bred and fed sheep. The cigars are left in the sheep rectums for a period of five days where they are infused with specific colors and surface flavoring custom tailored to each box and product line. This consistency is ensured through the breeding and feeding of the receptor sheep. Once this final process is completed, the human ejection professionals will carefully remove the cigars from the sheep rectums using the paper ring method. Very few people understand this is why the cigars have the paper ring - it is used as sort of a toilet paper to protect the hands of the ejection professional. Cigar diameter sizes are actually graded based on the rectal cavity of the receiver sheep - as "grosso, middo, and pequeno"
One can be a cigar connoisseur and still smoke cigarettes. One is for occasional enjoyment and the other is for regular nicotine. Kind of like how someone can enjoy a really nice expensive scotch or premium wine but still drink Coors light.
Rocky has brought the cigar business to a new level. With the partnership of Nestor he has demanded an excellence to his product. He is the preeminent marketer and defender for the industry. I leave soon to revisit the operation we first visited in 2005. The advancements are evident in this film. As Rocky says "Enjoy the Smokes"
i've been smoking cigars for a couple years now and this is an awesome video. cigars and cigarettes are TOTALLY DIFFERENT. all natural with no chemical and only 100% tobacco leaves make up a hand rolled cigar. they shouldn't even be in the same classification. Cigars are a true art form and should be appreciated by everyone. I hate when I hear people saying that Cigar smoking is more dangerous than cigarettes...LOL. no it's not! You can't inhale cigars unless you want to get extremely sick from the Nicotine. I think cigars are a great alternative to people who want to quit cigarettes. You can smoke and get nicotine without having to put all those toxic chemicals in your lungs that are in cigarettes.
I met you and shook your hand Mr Patel , back in 1995 or 1996 in my local cigar store in Connecticut, USA. You were promoting your brand and offering buy 1 or 2 (I can't remember?) and get one free. I picked up a few and enjoyed them. You could tell you had a passion and love for cigars. I am very happy things worked out for you and you are living your dream today.
Fellow cigar smokers, this man is the real deal. It's been twenty plus years since he earned his way - the hard way, by going door to door, pounding the pavement and winning over cigar smokers with his energy, gracious demeanor and his passion and love for a wonderful product we all know today. Indian Tabac is no more, but in its place we have so many fantastic cigars by Rocky Patel. The awesome Decade and Royale, Fifty-Five, Sun grown, Vintage lines, super Ligero, Edge, Anniversary, etc, etc,.....
Way to go !!!
@Phil Collins Seems like so 😂
Phil Collins lmafoooo😂
The best Rocky ever?
Why, none other than Ocean Club.
It came in a variety pack and it was instant love. Thanks Rocky, you're the REAL deal!
Al gansk anyone know where the farm is at?
I liked Indian Tabak a lot I used to smoke them all the time
The first premium cigar I ever smoked was RP Vintage 92, and knew instantly I was hooked. For my wedding day my wife bought me and the boys a half box of 92’s and it made the day that much better. I have smoked a lot of different brands, sizes and shapes but always find myself going back to a RP. After watching this video it makes me appreciate them that much more. I love to see someone so passionate about something they truly believe in. Thank you sir and your team for putting so much time, passion and care into each stick that I have enjoyed.
By far the best video out there on cigar production from seed to box and beyond, imo. Absolutely fascinating.
Mic Tod™ check out the Padron video. I think it's even better!
Awesome video. The best!
Alright, I have watched this video a third time. I love to listen to Rocky's passion about the cigar he sells. I understand now why cigars are rather expensive. Love this video!
Totally agree
4th time now. I want Rocky to gently tell me about tobacco while I drift off to sleep.
Love the passion! Great comment.
"Healthy nursery, healthy farm" just like life should be, your health,your family, your relationships, your job, your passions need care...300 hands and a whole lot of heart, all takeaways we can learn from... Thank you Rocky !!
Mr.Patel...I've been smoking cigars since I was 19, I'm now 67 and have enjoyed many of your cigars, RP cigars are among some of the finest and have a range of body that are exceptionally good.!! When I started smoking cigars in the late 70s there weren't as many brands as there are now, the cigarette industry shouldn't be compared to the "CIGAR" industry, yes both use tobacco but cigars are a much better alternative to tobacco use than cigarettes....
I'm so happy to see your video and see the passion of what it takes to make a great product.
Excellent video.
Thank you to all the people involved in making cigars. An amazing effort and passion has to be there so we can smoke such fine cigars.
Thanks
Love seeing how one of my favorite cigars is made. A big thank you to Rocky Patel and everyone who put so much time, effort and passion into a great cigar
Your passion for the plant and the process has delivered!.. Pleasure to take the tour. Thank you Rocky and all involved for bringing us your consistently outstanding blends.
Been researching cigars, after watching this, I'm putting Rocky Patel at the top of my list.
Norm Rohrer thanks Normond
They make a great product!
Disagree
Great cigars
La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull #1
This is probably one of the best and most informative videos I’ve seen about what goes into making a Premium cigar. Thanks a lot.
Legit operation! Your willingness to share your process for making fine cigars, has made me a Rocky Patel customer for life! Cheers!
My husband and I just started our cigar journey and really wondered how cigars were rolled in order to learn to appreciate this new experience. We discovered this video and truly enjoyed it. This 30 min video has added 100 fold to our appreciation. We discovered the love and labor to bring that cigar into our back yard and in our hands. We are headed out to have our smoke and will ponder upon the people, the process and the love that it took to get this marvelous experience. Thank you
That's awesome! It was the same for me, once you learn how much work goes into each cigar, you enjoy the experience even more
Mister Lancero hey, love your show! Shout out from the uk
My first Rocky Patel cigar was the Edge Maduro and I was very surprised how enjoyable it was. I’m also a fan of the Edge Habano. I’ve tried so many RP cigars but I keep going back to the Decade again and again, it’s a favorite of mine. I like the Patel’s enthusiasm and dedication toward fighting anti-cigar legislation.
Very Harsh
First Cigar I ever smoked was a Rocky Patel. Now I'm in the Cigar hobby at the age of 25. The simple pleasures of life not many people dare enjoy. Happy holidays to everyone.
I think my first might have been a Rocky as well... what are some of your favorites now?
If you want a Rich, Robust and full flavor cigars I will suggest La Flor Dominican Diggers Maduro
My first was a Philly Blunt….. I’m a Cohiba fan now.
@MisterLancero It's been a while, and I never revisited this comment. I hope you find yourself well. I'm a Big fan of Oliva Serie V Melano
I just bought a case of Rocky Patel Cigars (The Edge, amazing value), and I am delighted to see the guy who put all this together is so involved in the business.
Rocky you've got a customer for life.
Wow, super impressive. I've never had a bad RP, and they are priced fairly reasonably as well.
Beautifully done. I learned a lot and enjoyed it. My first cigar was two months ago: a dark dominion. Since then, I have smoked three other Rocky Patels. I see no reason to purchase beyond your variety. As a 50 year old female, it has taken me many years to be bold and try cigars. I believe more women should step up and learn to benefit from occasional cigar smoking. Thank you for amazing product and for making this video
To all the workers involved in the process, I salute you!
Your passion for cigars is very evident in the delivery of this video. I had no idea cigars were so labor intensive and time consuming. This video was not only interesting but very informative. Now I have to try your beautiful cigars. It worked! Thanks for sharing.
I've smoked a massive amount of Rocky Patels. So consistent. That's the mark of an excellent cigar in my book. But I had no idea that this much work went into the process
I can really appreciate Rocky Patel's very inspiriing love, pride, the knowlege, the science, the traditions, the innovations and the people involved...what an operation and beautifully explained !! An excellent and consistent product...fire it up Rocky !!
“Just like taking care of a young child”
*then we take a lawn mower*
Sounds about right we raise our children as the center of attention and some parents revolve around their children, then one day they turn 18 and we send them out into the world where they quickly learn nothing revolves around them and they're far from the center of attention, that's when their high hopes to conquer the world are quickly cut down.
Ok boomer
I can't wait for the day when the Tide Pide eating A-Holes of the world quit using the words "ok, boomer". I am far from a boomer, but it is an utter embarrassment to our society that those words are thought to be intellectual engagement. Let's up our game people.
@@DRiceArizona For a few the phrase "Ok Boomer" is them bringing their A game, I suppose it's the tide pods you mentioned, or perhaps the modern drug scene, maybe it's all the fake media they've been subjected to, or the processed GMO foods they've consumed, either way regardless of the cause it's a sad state of affairs, chances are they don't even realize they've misspelled the word okay in their infamous phrase. Americans were once a highly intelligent people, but like so many other good things of the past I'm afraid those days have long since gone the way of the greatest generation.
@@notchagrandpa8875 good catch on my carrying the misspelled ""okay" forward. I guess that would have been lost on the ignorant anyway. I wonder when the last time a book was read by that crowd. I guess there is only so much time in the day and it gets eaten up by them getting another "followers" milestone on their social media. Well at least they got their trophies. All of them. Everybody received every trophy.
I enjoy cigars whenever I can. Wanting to convert our patio into a cigar room someday. Now after watching this how they're made video. I can't wait to finish my lounge and I now have a tremendous new appreciation for all the work that goes into making great cigars. Thank you!
Have watched this vid a bunch of times and each time I love it as if it is the first. Patel, I love your passion and love your cigars. Thanks for all you do for the industry. Salute.
I never realized there was so much involved with creating cigars! It is really a science in itself, and this man is obviously well-acquainted with the whole process and the technology involved. I think I would volunteer to work there for a while just to learn, if I could. Pasame una!
Very well made video. I knew a lot went into a fine cigar, but not this much! Learned a lot about them! Thanks, for the great video and great cigars too!
Outstanding behind the scenes video! Rocky Patel was one of the brands I started my cigar journey with and a brand I still love to this day.
THIS GUY KNOWS HIS STUFF! Thats why he’s the top of his company 👌🏼 good job bro, great info 👍🏼
Hey: Rocky Patel
I've been toasting cigars for a couple of months know and I was looking for that cigar that delivers.
I came across your Cigar and I'm so glad I did. When I smoked your cigar I sensed I was smoking something truly special.
I started to research your cigars and was very impressed with the reviews. Watching the video summoned it all up!
Thank You for all you do!
A new customer for life
George Cardona Jr
The very best video on cigar production. From seed to shop, you get to see and learn the whole process in making a premium hand made cigar. This video, hosted by, none other than Rocky Patel himself. Very instructional, and for anyone who enjoys the pleasure of smoking a premium hand made cigar, this video is a must. And remember, "When you say no to Cigars, you say no to Life".
A great video, very informative. Making premium cigars is truly a work of art. Making a Rocky Patel is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and care. I never complain about the cost of a premium cigar again.
Love the amount of quality control RP puts their cigars through!!
What a passion u have for ur business. Lots of hard work to make it happen. Good for u.
excellent production. looking forward to smoking a rocky patel
Airforceproud95 i didn't think i'd see you here
Airforceproud95 oh shit, didn’t expect it either , your vids are funny as hell
What the hell are you doing here
I like the Edge by Rocky Patel
Whoa, shit Id never thought I see you here.
I seriously enjoy watching this video so much, I think I actually come back and watch it every couple of months. I love listening to the process behind these beautiful cigars.
Congratulations on establishing a successful family business based on pride, hard work and high standards. Thanks for sharing this video. Continued success!
Yeah the hard work of someone that earns 5$ a day.
Love this video from the factory. The passionate approach of each member of the factory is well displayed. They all shine at what they do and it reflects in the product. Thanks for making wonderful cigars that I have truly enjoyed time and time again.
Ive never tried a Rocky Patel cigar, but this video was awesome and i will definitely be trying one soon.
+Sal Montes their Conneticuts are AWESOME my alternate to the Camacho Connecticut
Meaning the video worked XDDD
Not saying they might not be good
Im smoking the rp 1990 you gotta try it im enjoying it as we speak
I just picked up a sample pack of the edge robustos. I hadn't smoked cigars in a few years, but I was given some Cubans as a gift. I was excited but they turned out to be fakes and didn't taste good at all. I was disappointed, but I didn't want to waste the supplies I had purchased (humidor, cutter e.t.c). So at the liquor store I picked up the sample pack, never knowing of RP before, just to have something to try. I tell you, I am in love! These are delicious, quality, and complex with an experience I was not expecting! After finding this video and doing more research, I'm sure I'll be a customer for life. Fantastic product!
Rocky has very high standards . They make amazing Cigars and I have had the pleasure to meet the Patels and the are all very classy .
Definitivamente es el mejor video en UA-cam. Relacionado a la elaboración de Puros.
Mucha pasión en la narración.
Gracias la gente de Rocky Patel.
Saludos.
Absolutely brilliant video. You cant have anything but respect for such a dedicated man and his team of workers. Fantastic cigars.
Agreed... you can feel the passion through the screen!
His team of workers, lol they are paid like five dollars a day
@@casey7128 His team of workers, lol don't live in the USA. The jobs they do have are very respected.
He may just be one of the greatest salesmen of all time. An absolute pleasure to watch.
I got a chance to meet Rocky Patel many years ago. Nice guy. Great smokes.
do you know how can i call him
Call him "Rocky", he will not feel offended.
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What a great product. I enjoy the effort more than I enjoy the cigar! I appreciate the skill and effort of these workers
This was an AMAZING video!
Informative, interesting and educational.
Surprised just how much work and quality control goes into RP cigars.
How can anybody dislike this video?!
They've disliked it because it's complete bullshit. If you've /ever/ worked in manufacturing of any sort you'd see how fake this is in the first 5 seconds.
This was an absolutely awesome video right there! You, senor Patel, should be so proud of your life's work and humbled to be given the opportunity to share it with all of us. I am a die-hard pipe tobacco man, but after watching this, I am now heading straight over to pipes&cigars to order some of those beautifully handcrafted Rocky Patels. Thank you for your blatantly apparent adherence to nothing short of the most impeccable standards. Loving tobacco as much as I do, I know I would be a fool to not order some of your fine product right now! Good day senor and best of smokes to you.
I didn't have a clue that this much work went into every RP cigar. I have been a RP fan for years and knew the first time I smoked a box press cigar that I liked it a lot lol. Now I know how and why things are what they are. I am impressed with the fact that every thing is done by hand. They look and smoke like a machine manufactured cigar, but I now know its all hand made. great job folks - - I think I will smoke one now and I fully expect it to be twice as good as before.
I met Rocky in 2009 at Smoke Signals in Port Jefferson , New York. We smoked the Edge cigars for years and I still smoke them, but , the Decade is my favorite cigar of all time. Thanks Rocky for putting all the effort in so we can enjoy it.
Rocky Patel drinking game - a shot every time he says Tobacco
Looks like Patel was playing too lol. He speaks slower and keeps closing his eyes as the video progresses
@@josepena5906 he is in looooovve with the cigar. Such a dude!
who likes to buy more...
Good luck at 19:06 lol
@@CALISUPERSPORT it will make talking to the tobacco a lot easier!
Had the pleasure of meeting you in 2006, Edwards pipe shop, Tampa Fla, you, are the greatest “non-cuban”, to ever do it!! Blessings
I smoked first was ROCKY PATEL ( trust me I tasted correctly the cigar)
None gave me that satisfaction ever
So till now didn't smoked any thing
(In India it's hard and costly got a chance of this master piece , luckily from a friend of mine I got a chance 5 sticks n really enjoyed it )
So how much does it cost in India
Nouman fastbowler 1500-2500 a stick
@@ghplayer1992 I got it from my friend who visited US
Great production. Really shows the time and effort of so many people needed to make something so easy to enjoy...Will be buying some more Rocky Patels
This is one of my favorite video's
+CIGARVIXEN Rocky seems like a really cool guy...
LOL i was excepting you here... and there you are
CIGARVIXEN like your legs...
I also (like your legs) 😘
CIGARVIXEN I love the enthusiasm the Patel’s have but Cigarvixen’s videos are pretty amazing ;)
I had not smoked a cigar in the past 10 years (health issue). Finally, I decided to buy a few good cigars. I am tired of denying myself delicious single malt scotch,
and the best cigars this life has to offer. Your name was new to me. Based upon the description and reviews I read online, I purchased 5 Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Churchill Connecticut cigars.
Man, a lot has changed in 10 years. Lots of new names in cigar brands. Price wise, They run the gamut, from the cheap, dollar a stick cigar that is truly like smoking a stick, to a 35 dollar cigar I am not nearly decadent enough to set ablaze.
But Mr. Patel, these are one of the perhaps three best cigars I have enjoyed. Ever. I will be buying some Rocky Patel Edge Lite Double Coronas and some Rocky Patel, Java Red Toro Maduor Square Pressed cigars (6" x 50) as soon as I have the extra money. (Social Security checks are here in a week.) But tomorrow, I am going to drive to my favorite cigar shoppe and purchase a single cigar. It will be either the Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Churchill Sumatra, or the Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Churchill Cameroon. I suspect I can't go wrong with either cigar.
Try the Sungrown Box Pressed Maduro, you will not regret it
@@puressenceuk35 I'm in New England for a few days. There are some class cigar shops nearby, and I will look for these. Can you tell me about them?
@@garyhenderson6504 Be glad to, it's 4am here and I'm up early to watch the boxing! It's a strong, dark chocolate/coffee box pressed cigar. It's high-medium to full strength, and has a little vanilla sweetness. It came #2 in Cigar Afficionado's Cigar of the Year list in 2016. They're not super expensive either. I import boxes of them from the US at about $8 each.
@@puressenceuk35 Thank you. I will give it a try.
im trying to giv-up cigarettes, but lately ive been drawn to watching these beautiful cigars , i loved this video thank you
Switch to cigars! Better for your health and nicer smoke!
Make the jump!
I love my cigars, this is the best video of cigar making I've seen. Makes my appreciation of making cigars even better. I can't say enough of this great video. Thank you so very much
Truly impressive. Takes the term hand made to the next level.
22 years smoking cigars and today i realize how much work , next cigar i will enjoy even more. Gracias .
Great video ~ watching this I'm amazed your cigars are such good value.
Just shows you don't need to spend Behike money for a good smoke.
Always loved Rocky Patels! I love them even more now. It’s no wonder his cigars are so amazing, consistent and delicious. He has such passion and perfectionism.
What an awesome video by the cigar maestro himself. Was actually hoping to see Rosa hand roll a maduro torpedo on her thigh, but they no longer do that anymore. Bought my first batch of Rocky Patel's Vintage 1990 in January 2011 of which I have set aside 5 of the most beautiful boxed 7 inchers in my 250ct humidor which smells wonderful when I open its glass door. There is nothing compared to it.
And for the idiot below that thinks RP uses a dye to color the wrapper leave, "are you FUCKING crazy?" Doing crap like that is how you commit business suicide. Get it? RPs cigars retail on average around $10 each. Some sell for less and some sell for a lot more. You may be buying machine rolled cigars coming out of China but that is your problem, not ours. Semper Fi
My very first cigar was a Rocky patel is definitely in my top 5. I love the passion and care. Highly recommend it. 👍
I can watch this video for ever!
Me too
Rocky is my favorite cigar maker and after watching this I can see why, this is how you run a business care more about the product you put out and it will pay off...
loved this video the best on production. He seems really cool, im headed to the cigar shop today after a quick haircut.
God I loved ur comment
I watched this video as I smoked the first of a 100 box Rocky Patel edge Sumatra I'm amazed at passion and the quality control that is put into the smoke and I'm happy and know that the other 99 in this box will taste as good and I will enjoy as much as this amazing cigar as I sit on my porch on a beautiful winter night thank you Rocky you are an inspirational person
Nice video, now I wanna try a Rocky Patel !!!!!
Great video. I have always loved Rocky Patel cigars and now I loved them more. I enjoyed the factory tour. Rocky Patel has a great personality and I am impressed with his passion to his wonderful business of cigar making....
does somebody salivate when ther roll a cigar? hahaha just me
I have watched this video about 4 times and I enjoy watching the process and the beauty of making a great stogie. Honestly, I love Rocky Patel’s, they never fail!
Me: I'm never going to smoke.
Me after this vid: damn I really wanna try a rocky Patel cigar
I(17) ordered one with my mothers help for a friend who turns 18 on Saturday(thats the legal age to smoke here in Germany), and damn, now I want one too tbh😂
I appreciate this video I love to nerd out on my hobbies. I have my sight on being a regular customer of Rocky Patel. And much respect for the standard of product. Only 50 to 45 percent make it in, amazing. Thank you Mr. Patel.
Warning to newbies: once you've had quality cigars, it's impossible to go back to the cheap stuff. It can be costly ...
Kelly L. I have recently found this out. After having a Rocky Patel 50 and then a Rocky Patel A.R 2 year aged I’m finding it hard pressed to find the “cheaper” ones I enjoyed flavorful.
V P I understand they make lower end sticks but they make damn good cigars too! The royale and the decade. The XX year aniversario is great as well. I find it hard to believe that you think this way. Maybe you left the cigars in the garage for a month and smoked them dry.
V P and then after all that you throw out Romeo Y Julieta? I can only stand two or three of their lines of sticks.
V P try the Oliva melanio! It’s one of my favorite sticks that isn’t a Maduro.
V P we all have different likes but they’re upper end stuff is FAR from cheap. And I like a broad range from Oliva to my father to padrón.
I've smoked cigars since I was 22, I'm 55 now and had to give up smoking due to heath reasons, but I made a pact with my son that if I make it to 70, I can smoke cigars again! I'm counting the days!
Well, here's wishing you good health in the future.
One of the best cigars you can buy. I love Arturo Fuente, but Rocky Patel is right up there. In fact, his maduro is probably better than the ones by Fuente.
"The gods do not subtract from the lives of men, the hours spent in smoking good cigars."
Yeah I wouldn't even mention patel in the same sentence as Fuente. patel grows no tobacco and has only been around since right before the boom in the late 90's. I'll check back in 75 years and see if they are still in business.
jfq722 Upon further reflection, you're probably right. I've been rolling my own cigars lately and it sure has changed my opinion about a lot of things.
This reasoning fails in craft beer, and it fails in cigars as well. It goes great with peasantry though.
What a wonderful video. Thank you Rocky and the entire production Team for putting this together. I must buy a box of your fine cigars.
I tip my hat off to you Mr. Patel! Great video and very insightful tour!
I am 66 years old and have never had, or hear tell, of a bad Rocky Patel Cigar..I love em'. I keep five or six box's of different blends on hand at all times. Prohibition is on my next to get list. can't wait to try both blends.
That is crazy this guy has a lounge here in naples fl at the mercato shoppes. Sells them there too
Absolute perfection and top notch quality! This type of attention to detail is unmatched. Outstanding job!!!
Great video...
Thanks for sharing
I just ordered me a pair of decades, royale's and vintage 1990's to put in my humidor. Keep up the good work Rocky! Love your sticks
I love RP cigars. My favorite non-Cuban.
Haven't seen such a detailed explanation of someone's product. I would call it takes guts to showcase your inner skills, but Am very much sure that this is something which can only be done if your passion is higher than Rocky Patel... Glad to have found this video, as I was learning about the curing process of Tobaco Leaf. Not a Cigar fan, but will surely try one of this. Proud moment for an Indian, and a Gujarati.
22:20 now he got his saliva on one of the wrappers
Yah, but it's Rocky Patel saliva! BONUS!!! Separate label, twice the price!
The first cigar I smoked was a Rocky "It's A Boy" cigar I purchased for my grandsons birth. Been hooked since. I like the Mulligan series for yard work or just an everyday cigar. Everything I light up I thank God for the tobacco and for all of the hands that are involved in the process
ur cigars are now available in india..they are really bang for the buck unlike cubans..
They not that good as Padron's or Cohiba's
+Marge Arriola padron is in top 3 brands
if u guys think cuban tobacco is good then u guys should try vietnamese tobacco is the most strongest tobacco in the world and it can get u high but they haven't turn it into cigar though, it's 10 times stronger than weed and 5 times stronger than cocaine
Marge Arriola I disagree
Herb Toker vietnamese tobacco actually can knock u out
Respect to this man that loves what he's doing and thing about and appreciate all the hard work involved next time you light up a stick
I. get a creepy feeling that this guy owns those people
Those people are happy to work for this guy.
Working at a cigar manufacture is one of the best jobs you can get in these countries.
Facts don't care about your feelings.
OH NO a SJW!
he gives those people jobs and puts food on there table
I have never been disappointed by ANY Rocky Patel cigar...ever. And he IS a really nice guy.
Another little secret in this process is the final color stabilization area - not shown in this video. If anyone wonders how they get the consistent coloration in a box of fine cigars, we have to go to the rectal injection curing room. It is in this room where the cigars are given their final flavor and coloration treatment as they are inserted in the rectums of specially bred and fed sheep. The cigars are left in the sheep rectums for a period of five days where they are infused with specific colors and surface flavoring custom tailored to each box and product line. This consistency is ensured through the breeding and feeding of the receptor sheep.
Once this final process is completed, the human ejection professionals will carefully remove the cigars from the sheep rectums using the paper ring method. Very few people understand this is why the cigars have the paper ring - it is used as sort of a toilet paper to protect the hands of the ejection professional. Cigar diameter sizes are actually graded based on the rectal cavity of the receiver sheep - as "grosso, middo, and pequeno"
my dad and I enjoy "Rocky time" for a reason. Also Rocky Patel's story is one of my favorites, he's an interesting man.
23:55 and your employee still smoking a "Dunhill"
One can be a cigar connoisseur and still smoke cigarettes. One is for occasional enjoyment and the other is for regular nicotine. Kind of like how someone can enjoy a really nice expensive scotch or premium wine but still drink Coors light.
This is a amazing video. Makes you appreciate what goes into creating a fine crop of cigars!
Beautifull tabacoo do you know what is more beautifull cancer🙃
Rocky has brought the cigar business to a new level. With the partnership of Nestor he has demanded an excellence to his product. He is the preeminent marketer and defender for the industry. I leave soon to revisit the operation we first visited in 2005. The advancements are evident in this film. As Rocky says "Enjoy the Smokes"
"This is where the babies sleep. And after 6 months we pack them for your enjoyment."
Dude... wtf?
don't take it too literally pal
i've been smoking cigars for a couple years now and this is an awesome video. cigars and cigarettes are TOTALLY DIFFERENT. all natural with no chemical and only 100% tobacco leaves make up a hand rolled cigar. they shouldn't even be in the same classification. Cigars are a true art form and should be appreciated by everyone. I hate when I hear people saying that Cigar smoking is more dangerous than cigarettes...LOL. no it's not! You can't inhale cigars unless you want to get extremely sick from the Nicotine. I think cigars are a great alternative to people who want to quit cigarettes. You can smoke and get nicotine without having to put all those toxic chemicals in your lungs that are in cigarettes.