With the Sapphire, Rocky Patel is bringing a highlight of his jewelry and precious metals line to the German market. Following the Gold Label and Emerald, this is now the third \u201cjewel\u201d from Rocky Patel. In Germany, the Rocky Patel Sapphire is distributed exclusively by Kohlhase & S\u00f6hne. The market launch is currently scheduled for November 2026.<\/p>\n
With the packaging and the special band, Rocky has succeeded in building anticipation for the new Sapphire.<\/p>\n
To develop the cigar, 127 blends were smoked, discarded, modified, and further refined. Over a period of about 18 months, what Rocky Patel ultimately accepted as the Sapphire took shape step by step. The filler tobaccos used were partly grown as early as 2014 and have now aged for six to seven years\u2014or even longer.<\/p>\n
What makes it special: Aside from the wrapper, the tobacco comes from Rocky Patel\u2019s own plantations. Even the Honduran Jamastr\u00e1n binder is his own tobacco. Rocky has owned the farm there for three years\u2014and the Sapphire marks the first time his own Honduran tobacco has been used in one of his blends. The Sapphire is manufactured in Nicaragua, at Patel\u2019s Tavicusa factory in Estel\u00ed.<\/p>\n
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Product Information at a Glance<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
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Robusto<\/b>: RG: 50 | \u00d8 20 mm | Length: 140 mm | Retail Price\/Stick: \u20ac 14.80 | Retail Price\/Box: \u20ac 296.00<\/p>\n
Toro<\/b>: RG: 52 | \u00d8 21 mm | Length: 165 mm | Retail Price\/Stick: \u20ac 16.40 | Retail Price\/Box: \u20ac 328.00<\/p>\n
Corona Gorda<\/b>: RG: 46 | \u00d8 18 mm | Length: 152 mm | Retail Price\/Stick: \u20ac 13.60 | Retail Price\/Box: \u20ac 272.00<\/p>\n
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Origin: Nicaragua<\/p>\n
Wrapper: Mexico (San Andr\u00e9s)<\/p>\n
Binder: Honduras (Jamastr\u00e1n)<\/p>\n
Filler: Nicaragua & Honduras<\/p>\n
Strength: 3.5 out of 5<\/p>\n
Flavor: Coffee, caramel, sweet spices, chocolate<\/p>\n
Packaging unit: Box of 20<\/p>\n
Importer: Kohlhase & S\u00f6hne GmbH<\/p>\n
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