Cigar Review: Nimmy D by Rocky Patel

Vitola: Toro
Size: 6” x 52 ring gauge
Price $8.50 (purchased from Battlefield Cigar Lounge in Nolensville, TN)

First off, I’d like to say that I hope everyone is well.  I know the temps and, depending where you are located, the snow have been a bit erratic this year.  As for here in Tennessee, it’s been mild and a warm 60+, then two days later, we are lucky to break freezing.  A bit of a yo-yo if you will.  Nonetheless, due to the coldness, I decided to venture back to a cigar lounge I hadn’t visited in a while and picked up a cigar that hadn’t been reviewed here, the Nimmy D by Rocky Patel.

Rocky Patel has done quite well for himself.  He’s released some good blend, and some really good blends, but hasn’t put out anything that has been lacking.  As a result, when I happened upon the Nimmy D, I thought I’d check it out.

The Nimmy D is named after Rocky’s cousin, Nimish.  This is actually Nimish’s second release, the first being the Thunder.  It was a good smoke, so I went ahead and picked it up and gave it a shot.

I settled down with a snifter of 1792 bourbon , and went to town.  This Nicaraguan cigar has a blend of both Nicaraguan and Honduran binder, Nicaraguan wrapper and Honduran filler.  In the pre-light, I noticed a bit of manure and a woody scent to it.  It looked to be crafted well, with a few veins, and a tight foot.

When I lit and started into the cigar, I took note of some spice and some faint leather notes.  I also noticed that this stick seemed to be rather dry, despite having some spring to it when I picked it up from the humidor.  There was a little bit of kick to this stick at first, but the notes were not over powering.  I thought this would be a a good buy if it kept up.

When I got to the middle of the stick, that was when things really became complacent.  The notes all but vanished, and the strength went mellow.  I got some strong leather taste, but that was about it.  I had hoped for a more developed profile, but was kind of let down.

As I finished up the cigar, the leather gained in strength and introduced a couple of minor players, a dash of chocolate and nuts, but they felt like an after thought.  And to cap it off, I had to keep lighting the cigar.  The burn was pretty even throughout, but even when puffing regularly, the smoke went out and required another light.  Three times was too much.

Having enjoyed some really good Rockys in the past, I thought this would be a great buy.  I was wrong.  For the $8.50 I paid for the cigar, I expected more.  There’s several cigars in the $7 range that are more enjoyable.  If you want to try this cigar, then go ahead.  It’s good, but not at the price point it’s being sold.  And don’t forget, each person’s palate is a little different so you may like something I don’t.  These are just my observations, so take them for what they’re worth.

Prelight: 2/2
Construction: 2/2
Flavor: 3/5
Value: 0/1
Total: 7/10