Rocky Patel Year of the Horse 2026 Edition continues the company’s zodiac-inspired series with a cigar built around power and rolled in a more stately format. Tied to the symbolism of the Fire Horse, the blend leans into a bold personality, but does so with the kind of restraint that keeps the experience feeling polished rather than forceful.
Handcrafted at Rocky Patel’s factory in Nicaragua, the cigar is rolled in a 7" x 48 box-pressed Churchill format and uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and a blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers. That recipe gives the cigar a dark, flavorful foundation, pairing the richness of San Andrés with a core that brings both spice and dimension. The longer Churchill size also gives the blend room to evolve, allowing the profile to unfold with more nuance as the cigar progresses.
On the palate, the Rocky Patel Year of the Horse cigar brings layered notes of sweet spice, earth, espresso, caramel, and white chocolate. The body lands in the medium-to-full range, offering enough weight to satisfy hobbyists who enjoy a richer profile while maintaining a steady sense of balance from start to finish.
Country of Orgin : Nicaragua
Strength : Medium-Full
Wrapper : San Andres
*Please note that all SKUs have two product lines. The top line is the box count from the manufacturer and ships in the box displayed. The second line is less than the box count and will be shipped as loose cigars in a humidified bag.
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