A local B & M had a sale on Rocky Patel cigars, so I caved and decided to pick-up several goodies along with some Edge Maduros. Now, the Edge Maduro was my hands down favorite stick for years, Until I noticed a definite change in every aspect of that cigar. Decided they had become dog rockets and vowed no more. Well, stupidly, I thought that maybe, just maybe my old fav's had returned to their former deliciousness and bought some. Long story short, they are still dog rockets! Tight draw, terrible burn, little flavor. I'll be giving the rest away.
I'd bet that RP is outsourcing those sticks, or have changed the original blend. Even a cigar shop owner friend says they are really poor cigars now and won't sell them because of that.
PO'd that I made that bad move - could have had a couple of honestly good sticks instead. Oh well, at least I still have some nice dark vintage 1990's.
RR
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hmm.. sounds like people who like to buy Jaguar automobiles...
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I smoked one aged for 6yrs ago a few weeks ago. It was so good. But I can't touch his new stuff.
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I had the same experience with the Edge. Loved it a few years back. Had one back in April and the only thing it had in common with the "old" Edge was the name.
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Rocky has been notorious for this for years which is why I NEVER buy any of their smokes.
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Brother, I hear you loud and clear! Count me as a new member of the RP sucks - never will buy again - gang. Real shame because the Edge Maduro really was exceptionally good when it first came out. You can tell that RP must be just taking the money and running with all the new daily offerings they are coming out with. Interesting that most of the new ones don't sell we'll and are uber cheap. Can we say dog-rockets? :-)
RR
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Sorry to hear Rob. I've not given any money to RP in a long, long time.
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X2
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X3
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Damn, I thought it was just me. I used to love those things and the last several times I've tried them, they suck. Thought I just hit a bad batch or two. Anyway, I won't touch them either. What a shame, but there are plenty out there that I love. Steve
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They're oogy.
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Rocky's cigars rank up there with Gurkhas to me.
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Fixed
:-)
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so...am I the only one here that considers this (somewhat) suspect behaviour for a "brother"???

derrek
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No
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