{"title":"Rocky Patel Vintage 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eRocky Patel says the Vintage 1999 \"showcases the oldest Connecticut shade-grown wrapper on the market\" and puts the line in its mild category. Patel introduced it at the RTDA trade show in July 2006 with a shade-grown Connecticut wrapper aged seven years, and Cigar Aficionado's ratings list a Nicaraguan binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler, made in Honduras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the earlier Vintage releases, the 1999 is round rather than box-pressed: Cigar Aficionado reported in 2006 that Patel kept it round because the thin shade wrapper is fragile. Patel described the new cigar to the magazine as elegant and mild. It sits beside the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rocky-patel-vintage-1990\"\u003eVintage 1990\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rocky-patel-vintage-1992\"\u003eVintage 1992\u003c\/a\u003e in our humidor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage 1999 sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999-robusto\"\u003eRobusto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5½ x 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999-toro\"\u003eToro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6½ x 52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999-churchill\"\u003eChurchill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 x 48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 points, Cigar Aficionado, February 2026, rated mild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999-gordo\"\u003eGordo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRocky Patel calls it the Sixty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999-toro-tubo\"\u003eToro Tubo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn its own tube, boxes of 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery size but the Toro Tubo comes in boxes of 20. No Vintage 1999 size has made Cigar Aficionado's Top 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRocky Patel Vintage 1999 prices\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"soag-live-prices\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pour with Vintage 1999\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRocky Patel publishes no pairing for the Vintage 1999. Our house rule is mild with mild: a smooth \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/irish-whiskey\"\u003eIrish whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e or a light \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eSpeyside single malt\u003c\/a\u003e, or, from our wine guide, a glass of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/champagne-sparkling-wine\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/port-wine\"\u003eFonseca Siroco\u003c\/a\u003e. More in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cigar-and-whiskey-pairing-guide\"\u003ecigar and whiskey pairing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Rocky Patel Vintage 1999?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild. Rocky Patel puts it in its mild category, and Cigar Aficionado rated the Churchill mild in February 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrapper does the Vintage 1999 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e A Connecticut shade-grown wrapper, aged seven years when the line launched in 2006. Rocky Patel calls it the oldest Connecticut shade-grown wrapper on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Vintage 1999 box-pressed?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Cigar Aficionado reported in 2006 that Patel kept it round because the thin shade wrapper is fragile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the Vintage 1999 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e In Honduras, per Cigar Aficionado's ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Toro Tubo come in a tube?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Each Toro Tubo comes in its own tube, ten to a box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is Rocky Patel Vintage 1999?\u003c\/strong\u003e Current prices for every size are in the price table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy a single?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Every size is sold as a single, a 5-pack or a box. $9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee every Rocky Patel line on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rocky-patel-cigars\"\u003eRocky Patel cigars\u003c\/a\u003e page, or read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/rocky-patel-cigars-for-sale-vintage-decade-edge-more\"\u003eRocky Patel buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rocky-patel-vintage-1999-robusto","title":"Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Robusto","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRocky Patel Vintage 1999 Robusto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 1\/2 x 50 in what Rocky Patel calls the oldest Connecticut shade-grown wrapper on the market. Rocky Patel introduced the Vintage 1999 in July 2006 with a seven-year-old shade-grown Connecticut wrapper, and Cigar Aficionado's ratings list a Nicaraguan binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler, made in Honduras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the earlier Vintage releases, the 1999 is round rather than box-pressed. Rocky Patel puts the line in its mild category. From our bar, we suggest a smooth \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/irish-whiskey\"\u003eIrish whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e or a light \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eSpeyside single malt\u003c\/a\u003e. Offered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 1\/2 x 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Connecticut Shade, aged 7 years at launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican, Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honduras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee every size on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999\"\u003eRocky Patel Vintage 1999\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Patel","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":50117286166770,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":50117286199538,"sku":null,"price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":50117286232306,"sku":null,"price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999-robusto.jpg?v=1790735681"},{"product_id":"rocky-patel-vintage-1999-toro","title":"Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Toro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRocky Patel Vintage 1999 Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 6 1\/2 x 52 in what Rocky Patel calls the oldest Connecticut shade-grown wrapper on the market. Rocky Patel introduced the Vintage 1999 in July 2006 with a seven-year-old shade-grown Connecticut wrapper, and Cigar Aficionado's ratings list a Nicaraguan binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler, made in Honduras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the earlier Vintage releases, the 1999 is round rather than box-pressed. Rocky Patel puts the line in its mild category. From our bar, we suggest a smooth \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/irish-whiskey\"\u003eIrish whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e or a light \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eSpeyside single malt\u003c\/a\u003e. Offered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 1\/2 x 52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Connecticut Shade, aged 7 years at launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican, Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honduras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee every size on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999\"\u003eRocky Patel Vintage 1999\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Patel","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":50117286265074,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":50117286297842,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":50117286330610,"sku":null,"price":223.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999-toro.jpg?v=1790735681"},{"product_id":"rocky-patel-vintage-1999-churchill","title":"Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Churchill","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRocky Patel Vintage 1999 Churchill\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 7 x 48 in what Rocky Patel calls the oldest Connecticut shade-grown wrapper on the market. Rocky Patel introduced the Vintage 1999 in July 2006 with a seven-year-old shade-grown Connecticut wrapper, and Cigar Aficionado's ratings list a Nicaraguan binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler, made in Honduras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the earlier Vintage releases, the 1999 is round rather than box-pressed. Rocky Patel puts the line in its mild category. Cigar Aficionado scored the Churchill 89 points in February 2026 and rated it mild, with cedar, nuts and orange peel. From our bar, we suggest a smooth \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/irish-whiskey\"\u003eIrish whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e or a light \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eSpeyside single malt\u003c\/a\u003e. Offered by the single, the five-pack or the box of 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Connecticut Shade, aged 7 years at launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican, Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honduras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee every size on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999\"\u003eRocky Patel Vintage 1999\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Patel","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":50117286363378,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":50117286396146,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":50117286428914,"sku":null,"price":223.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999-churchill.jpg?v=1790735682"},{"product_id":"rocky-patel-vintage-1999-gordo","title":"Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Gordo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRocky Patel Vintage 1999 Gordo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 6 x 60, the size Rocky Patel calls the Sixty, in what the company describes as the oldest Connecticut shade-grown wrapper on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRocky Patel introduced the Vintage 1999 in July 2006 with a seven-year-old Connecticut shade wrapper, and Cigar Aficionado's ratings list a Nicaraguan binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler, made in Honduras. Rocky Patel puts the line in the mild category, and Cigar Aficionado rated the Vintage 1999 Churchill mild in 2026. Boxes hold 20. 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From our bar, we suggest a smooth \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/irish-whiskey\"\u003eIrish whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e or a light \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eSpeyside single malt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 50 Toro Tubo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Connecticut Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican, Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honduras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee every size on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999\"\u003eRocky Patel Vintage 1999\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Patel","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":50117286559986,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":50117286592754,"sku":null,"price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 10","offer_id":50117286625522,"sku":null,"price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/9928\/4978\/files\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999-toro-tube.jpg?v=1790163684"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sunofaguncigars.com\/collections\/rocky-patel-vintage-1999.oembed","provider":"Sun of a Gun Cigars \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}