Comments on: Stogie Reviews: Rocky Patel Fusion Natural Churchill

By: Stogie Reviews: Rocky Patel Fusion Natural Torpedo

Stogie Reviews: Rocky Patel Fusion Natural Torpedo — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:55:17 +0000

[...] This ambitious cigar earned an impressive four-stogie rating from Patrick S. back in July of last year. Recently I came across the latest Fusion offering – a natural and Connecticut combination – [...]

By: Stogie Commentary: The Barber Pole Phenomenon

Stogie Commentary: The Barber Pole Phenomenon — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:40:22 +0000

[...] Because the wrapper is usually the part of the cigar that most contributes to a stogie’s flavor profile, a barber pole cigar might offer taste possibilities impossible to create with just one wrapper. Of course, more complexity isn’t always a better cigar as evidenced by the Rocky Patel Fusion, which – while a very good cigar – is generally not considered as good either the Vintage 1990 or 1992 despite the fact it uses both cigars’ wrappers. [...]

By: Patrick S

Patrick S — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:04:09 +0000

Sam-

I would agree that I find the Vintage Sun Grown better than the Fusion, although that cigar is more hit or miss…. people either really like it or don't.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:06:14 +0000

I agree- the 90 and 92 are better. I happen to think the Sun Grown is also better

By: sungrown

sungrown — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:50 +0000

Nice review. Fusion is a tasty cigar. Heavy in the hand and well built. After burning through a healthy share of these cigars, I think the trick is, do not expect a fusion of the '90 and '92 flavors. Rather, enjoy it as a unique smoke. I notice it has a creamy character, with toasted wood flavors and a bold earthiness. Didn't pick up on the chocolate.