San Andrés Maduro

A.L.R. Second Edition

Aged Two Years, Box‑Pressed Power

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars

About A. L. R. Second Edition

Launched in 2019, A. L. R. Second Edition marries a Mexican San Andrés wrapper to Nicaraguan binder and fillers and is finished with a minimum two‑year post‑roll aging program. Box‑pressed and placed in the medium–full strength band, the smoke tends toward cocoa and espresso with cedar, earth and a late vanilla‑coconut sweetness. Limited production runs and Top‑25 recognition underline its small‑batch, premium intent.

  • Made in Nicaragua
  • Medium-Full
  • Mexican San Andrés
  • Cocoa, espresso, cedar, earth, vanilla, shredded coconut, black pepper

Key Details

Made By

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars

Made In

Nicaragua

First Introduced

2019

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper Focus

Mexican San Andrés

Known For

A. L. R. Second Edition

Official Website

rockypatel.com

Aged San Andrés

A.L.R. Second Edition

A.L.R. Second Edition wooden cigar box with cigars and a companion box labeled 'AGED LIMITED RARE SECOND EDITION'.

A.L.R. Second Edition (Aged Limited Rare) wooden box and cigars

SOURCE: rockypatel.com

A. L. R. Second Edition (2019) pairs a Mexican San Andrés wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler and is aged at least two years after rolling. Sitting in the medium–full lane, it's commonly described as cocoa/espresso forward with cedar, earth and vanilla/coconut sweetness, earning high placement in critics' Top‑25 lists.

Sizes

  • Robusto (5 1/2" x 50)
  • Toro (6 1/2" x 52)
  • Sixty (6.0" x 60)

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper

Mexican San Andrés

Binder

Nicaraguan

Filler

Nicaraguan (Estelí & Jalapa)

The A. L. R. Second Edition is defined by its post‑roll aging and box‑pressed silhouette: finished cigars were set aside for a minimum of two years to let the San Andrés wrapper and Nicaraguan core knit into a tempered, concentrated profile. Expect cocoa and espresso early, cedar and earth through the midsection, and a lifted vanilla/coconut sweetness that shows as a baked nuance rather than sugary candy. The press gives a denser draw and alters heat/combustion—helping the toasted notes read clean and focused. Strength sits medium‑full: present enough weight for experienced smokers yet refrained from brute force. It's a limited, aged expression that rewards attention to the details in the smoke rather than theatrical spice.

Frequently Asked Questions

A. L. R. stands for Aged, Limited, Rare — a programmatic label Rocky Patel uses to describe a small‑batch release that receives extended post‑roll aging before it reaches retailers.