When Rocky Patel first released The Edge in 2004, the concept was simple: a roughly hewn wooden box that held 100 unbanded cigars. And they retailed for only $5 each. It was offered in Corojo or Maduro, came in only two sizes and retailers had to purchase them in 100-count chests. Edge was an instant commercial success, spawning new sizes, new varieties and even new packaging. The brand has been expanded with many lines, each named after the wrapper type they use.
The Edge Maduro
The Edge Maduro by Rocky Patel cigars is waiting, so get your favorite chair ready. Comprised of a dazzling array of superior, aged premium tobaccos including ample Honduran Ligero and wrapped in a dark and oily Habano maduro leaf, Edge Maduro allows one to realize the combined blending and cigar-making skills of Rocky Patel and Nestor Plasencia. The Edge Maduro is no doubt one of the stronger cigars on the market. However, the power is controlled, the strength extraordinarily well-balanced, the flavor extremely smooth and super-rich – a feat for any blender crafting such a full-tilt blend.
The mature, crisp flavors coalesce at just the right moment, allowing you to gradually appreciate the complexity and strength of the cigar, as opposed to being simply overpowered by a potent blow to the palate. In the end, you’re left with a full-flavored blast of spicy, well rounded accents that will fully entertain the most veteran of palates.
Wrapper: Costa Rican Habano Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Honduran & Nicaraguan
Body: Full
Flavor: Full
The Edge Corojo
Comprised of a dazzling array of superior, aged premium tobaccos including ample Honduran Ligero and wrapped in a spicy, robust Corojo leaf, The Edge Corojo allows one to realize the combined blending and cigar-making skills of Rocky Patel and Nestor Plasencia. The Edge Corojo is no doubt one of the stronger cigars on the market. However, the power is controlled, the strength extraordinarily well-balanced, the flavor extremely smooth – a feat for any blender crafting such a full-tilt blend.
The mature, crisp flavors coalesce at just the right moment, allowing you to gradually appreciate the complexity and strength of the cigar, as opposed to being simply overpowered by a potent blow to the palate. In the end, you’re left with a full-flavored blast of spicy, well rounded accents that will fully entertain the most veteran of palates.
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran & SECRET
Body: Medium to Full
Flavor: Medium to Full
The Edge Lite (Connecticut)
Enjoy the gentler side of Edge cigars…
Many have fallen in love with Rocky’s original Edge, a full-throttle blend that combines an aggressive, full-bodied strength with perfectly balanced flavor. However, for most of us pedestrians this is not an everyday cigar. That’s why Edge Connecticut cigars were created.
Crafted for those seeking big-time flavor without the knockout punch, Edge Connecticut combines a robust blend of Honduran-grown ligero – the same tobaccos used for the original Edge cigar – inside a silky Connecticut shade wrapper that’s super smooth. This wrapper tames the beast inside, issuing a smoother, creamier blend but retaining the complex layers of flavor that made it so popular.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: San Andres
Filler: Honduran & Nicaraguan
Body: Mild to Medium
Flavor: Medium
The Edge Habano
Edge Habano represents the next chapter in Rocky Patel’s Edge saga. Known as some of the industry’s most full-tilt, yet well-balanced blends, the Edge Habano had some pretty big shoes to fill. But the good news is, it doesn’t just fill them, it stomps around in them like no tomorrow. Marking the first Edge to utilize purely Nicaraguan tobaccos, each Edge Habano shows up well-equipped for a full-flavored ride.
On the outside awaits a dark and feisty Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, patiently aged and fermented. This leaf conceals a rich and powerful core of long-filler tobaccos hailing from the volcanic black soils of Nicaragua’s most fertile regions. Together this recipe strikes up a bevy of bold yet refined flavors. Notes of cedar, spice, black pepper, cocoa, and earth mingle in this uber-smooth, full-bodied blend. Put this one in the books – Edge Habano cigars are winners.
Rocky Patel Edge Habano received Top 25 honors for 2015 (#7 overall) and a well-deserved 94-rating noting: “The countrified blend is spicy and woody, smacking of hickory and leather.”
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Body: Full
Flavor: Medium to Full
The Edge Sumatra
Rocky Patel has been the deserved recipient of a ton of awards and accolades from cigar critics over the years. The man takes seriously the attention to detail required to create memorable cigars that appeal to cigar lovers up and down the taste spectrum. One of his most popular offerings is the hearty, 91-rated Edge Sumatra.
Nicaraguan long-fillers are snugly held together by an oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, for a spicy and woody finish to what is one of Rocky’s most flavorful cigars. This complex cigar is a must try for anyone that appreciates the unparalleled craftsmanship that Rocky Patel stands for.
Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra has received a 90-rating and two 91-ratings, noting: “strong and spicy, with wood and ground pepper notes.”
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Nicaraguan
Body: Full
Flavor: Full
The Edge Candela (SPECIAL ORDER ONLY)
Rocky Patel’s Candela addition to the The Edge lineup in the form of a toothy, light green wrapper. Although Candela wrappers are somewhat rare, they offer a distinctive profile of sweet spices, green tea, and hay with an approachable, buttery finish. A tasty blend of Honduran long-fillers resides beneath each iridescent wrapper to compliment the delicate flavors with consistent construction and a perfect draw.
Wrapper: Habano Candela
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Honduran & Nicaraguan
Body: Medium
Flavor: Mild to Medium
