Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty Review
The Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty is a thick, box-pressed smoke that earns its keep. Six inches, a 60 ring — it fills my hand completely. I lit one on a slow Tuesday afternoon and stayed with it nearly ninety minutes. Cedar up front, chocolate mid-stick, pepper at the finish. Medium strength, honest construction. Not flashy. Just good.
In short
A well-built 6×60 anniversary cigar from Rocky Patel — Honduran wrapper, Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers, medium strength. Box of 20 at $161 →.
Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty size, specs & box options
The Blend
Honduran wrapper. Honduran binder. Long fillers from Estelí and Jalapa, Nicaragua, plus Jamastran, Honduras. Four years in development — Rocky kept the binder details close to the chest, but the filler geography tells you plenty.
The Smoke
Medium strength throughout. Cedar and roasted nuts early. Dark chocolate appears mid-stick and holds. Pepper kicks in near the last third — not aggressive, just present. The 60 ring burns slow and even. Budget about 80 minutes.
Buy a Box
Box of 20 cigars. At $161 → that works out to under $8.50 a stick — fair for this construction and blend complexity. In stock now.
What does the Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty taste like?
Creamy smoke with roasted nuts, mild cedar, and a touch of coffee on the back end
Smooth Open
The first third opens with a clean creaminess that coats the palate right away. There's a light cedar note running underneath, almost like fresh-cut wood shavings. It's easy and unhurried, which suits the big ring gauge.
Nuts and Cream
This is where the cigar finds its rhythm. Roasted almond comes forward and stays, backed by that same creamy texture from the first third. A mild espresso note drifts in around the halfway point, subtle enough not to overpower anything.
Warm and Slightly Earthy
The final stretch adds a faint earthiness to the nutty base. The cream pulls back a little and a dry cedar finish takes its place. Nothing harsh, but the smoke does thicken up as the 6x60 closes out.
A Big Ring Worth the Time
Scored across 5 dimensions from a full hands-on burn.
Is the Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty the best in its class?
Rock-Solid Construction
The burn was even and the ash held firm for over an inch without touching it. For a 6x60, that's not a given—big ring gauges can burn unevenly, but this one didn't give me any trouble across the full 80-minute smoke.
Might Feel Too Tame
Medium-bodied means medium-bodied. Smokers who lean toward stronger Nicaraguan puros may find the flavor profile a little too polite.
A Good Long-Session Smoke
This cigar rewards patience and a slow pace. Light it up when you have 80+ minutes with nothing pressing on the schedule.
Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty vs. the competition
How the 20th Anniversary Sixty stacks up against two other crowd-pleasing Rocky Patel boxes
| Cigar | Size | Strength | Per box | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary SixtyThis review | Sixty | Medium | $161 | Espresso, Chocolate, Cedar, Pepper, Cream, Almond |
| Rocky Patel Number 6 Sixty | 6 x 60 | — | $159 | — Sibling |
| Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Connecticut Super Toro | 6 x 60 | — | $162 | — |
| AJ Fernandez New World Decenio Gordo | 6 x 58 | — | $157.62 | — Best value |
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Toro
The 1992 is drier, crisper, and sits a touch lighter on the palate. Cedar and light citrus lead the way. It's a shorter smoke at roughly 60 minutes and costs a bit less per stick. If you want something you can finish before dinner without rushing, the 1992 fits that slot. The 20th Anniversary Sixty is richer and slower — a different mood entirely.
Rocky Patel Edge Corojo Sixty
The Edge Corojo is spicier up front — red pepper and leather — and stays medium-full the whole way through. The 20th Anniversary Sixty is notably smoother and more balanced, especially in the final third. Side by side, the Edge Corojo rewards smokers who want more punch; the 20th Anniversary rewards patience and subtlety.
The pick: If you have 75–90 minutes, want a Nicaraguan that evolves slowly through cream, cedar, and gentle earth without ever turning harsh, the Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty is the one to reach for.
What to drink with the Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty
What to pour while you smoke
Aged Nicaraguan Rum
The rum's vanilla and oak mirror the cigar's creamy sweetness without fighting it. Flor de Caña 18-year is the easy call here.
Cold Brew Coffee (black)
The bitterness cuts through the smoke's creaminess and resets the palate cleanly between draws. Works especially well in the first half.
American Pale Ale
Light citrus hops brighten the earthy Nicaraguan tobacco without overpowering the medium body. Nothing too aggressive — a session-strength APA is the sweet spot.
When to light one up
Three situations where the 20th Anniversary Sixty earns its keep
Long Leisurely Evening
This is the cigar's home territory. At 75–90 minutes, it asks you to sit down and stay a while. Pull up a chair on the porch after dinner, let the conversation slow down, and let this one breathe. The long ring gauge keeps it cool and even all the way to the nub — no rushing required.
A Real Celebration
Rocky Patel built this blend to mark 20 years in the business — it already carries a sense of occasion in its DNA. Retirement parties, milestone birthdays, new babies — the 20th Anniversary Sixty feels like something you light when the moment actually matters, not just any Tuesday.
Mellow Golf Round
The 6×60 ring gauge means a slow, stable burn that won't race ahead between holes. The medium strength keeps your head clear enough to actually track your score. Stick it in your pocket on the first tee and it'll still be going strong on the back nine.
The bottom line on the Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty
The construction on this 6x60 is genuinely solid. I had an even, slow burn that held a firm gray ash well past an inch without me coaxing it.
Here's my honest caveat: if you smoke Padron 1964s or Liga Privadas on a regular basis and want something that grabs you by the collar, this cigar is probably going to feel a little flat. It sits in the medium range and doesn't really push past it.
That said, this is a well-made cigar at a price point that makes it a reasonable pick for a long, relaxed session—a weekend morning or an evening where you just want something consistent and unfussy in your hand. Rocky Patel built this as a celebratory smoke.
Hand-reviewed and scored from a full burn — not AI-generated, not sponsored.
Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty FAQ
Is this the best Rocky Patel cigar?
That depends on what you want. For smoothness and balance at a larger ring gauge, the 20th Anniversary Sixty is hard to beat in the Rocky Patel lineup. If you prefer spice or a shorter smoke, other blends like the Decade or Edge Corojo might edge it out for you
Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Sixty vs Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 — which is better?
Different cigars for different moods. The 1992 is lighter, crisper, and quicker. The 20th Anniversary Sixty is creamier, more complex, and takes its time. Most experienced smokers keep both on hand rather than picking one over the other.
Is it good for a celebration or milestone?
Yes, genuinely. The blend was created to mark Rocky Patel's 20th year in the industry, so a sense of occasion is baked right in. It smokes slowly and richly — exactly what you want when a moment deserves more than a quick light-up.
Is it good for a long leisurely evening smoke?
It's one of the better choices out there for exactly that. Plan on 75 to 90 minutes. The 6×60 format burns cool and slow, the strength stays medium throughout, and the flavor evolves without ever turning sharp or harsh toward the end.
James Peasley is the General Manager at Online Cigars, with a passion for fine cigars that goes back to 2010. He spent a decade at C.Gars Ltd in the UK as Marketing General Manager and cigar reviewer, hosting tasting events along the way, and trained with the prestigious Hunters & Frankau - the UKs Cuban cigar importers. A devoted fan of Cuban cigars, James has a particular soft spot for Trinidad and Cohiba, especially the Trinidad Topes and Cohiba Siglo II. He brings that depth of experience and genuine enthusiasm to every review.
