• Rocky Patel was originally a successful entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles before leaving his practice to pursue cigar making full-time
• The brand was initially called Indian Tabac Cigar Co. (licensed from Indian Motorcycle) before becoming Rocky Patel Premium Cigars in 2006
• Rocky is among the most active marketers in the industry, personally attending hundreds of events annually to meet consumers
• The company operates two primary factories: El Paraiso in Honduras and Tavicusa in Nicaragua
• Rocky Patel has produced over 100 different cigar lines and vitolas, including numerous private label productions for retailers
• 2022 Cigar Aficionado - Rocky Patel Sixty named #2 Cigar of the Year with 96-point rating
• 2023 Cigar Aficionado - Rocky Patel A.L.R. Second Edition Toro featured in Top 25 list
• 2016 Cigar Aficionado - Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro ranked #2 Cigar of the Year with 95 points
• 2008 Cigar Aficionado - Rocky Patel Decade achieved classic 95-point rating
• 2021 Cigar Aficionado - Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto ranked #7 Cigar of the Year