The Rocky Patel Emerald stands out as our first box-pressed cigar designed to be on the lighter side of medium-bodied. As Rocky Patel himself notes, "It's the first box-pressed cigar we've released that's on the light side of medium. During the 2024 Traveling Road Show, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Inc. introduced the Emerald, a new box-pressed line made with an Ecuadorian habano wrapper covering dual binders from Mexico and Nicaragua and filler tobaccos grown in Honduras and Nicaragua. "It's got a lot of sweetness, it's truly medium bodied," says Patel. Crafted at the company's Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, the Emerald represents a departure from Rocky Patel's typically bolder box-pressed offerings. Crafted with precision, the Emerald features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper complemented by dual binders—one from Nicaragua and another from Mexico. The filler predominantly consists of Nicaraguan tobacco, with the addition of a single leaf from the Jamastran Valley in Honduras, enhancing its complexity. This unique construction approach delivers a harmonious balance that showcases the brand's commitment to innovation while maintaining their signature quality standards. The smoking experience offers a complex yet approachable profile with a profile that shifts from natural sweetness and baking spices to leather and pepper, the flavors will twist and turn after every puff. Rocky Patel Emerald received a well-deserved 90-rating noting: "An attractive, box-pressed cigar covered in a toothy wrapper. Its core of hickory is bolstered by intonations of black peppercorn, earth, wisps of leather and a hint of ground coffee. The finish is long, with a faint sweetness" The distinctive green metallic sleeve and elegant presentation make this cigar as visually appealing as it is flavorful, designed to appeal to both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts seeking a refined, medium-bodied experience.