A Cuban-esque cigar at heart is Rocky Patel Hamlet Tabaquero. This premium is crafted by Hamlet Paredes, one of Cuba’s most sought-after cigar rollers who often traveled internationally to do in-store rolling demonstrations. After Rocky Patel heard that Paredes wanted to move his family from Cuba to the United States, Patel aided and set Hamlet up to work in his Burn Lounge in Naples, Florida. Now Hamlet’s first cigar for Rocky is this medium-bodied gem. A San Andres wrapper covers Brazil and Mexican binders that hug Nicaraguan long-fillers delivering Cuban-esque richness along with flavors of spice, cocoa, coffee, pepper, earth, and subtle cream. Rocky Patel Hamlet Tabaquero Bala is an impressive 90-rated cigar for someone who never worked with non-Cuban tobacco.