Review: Chico Watch Series Patek Gold Aged 2+ Years

Stallone Alagan Review: The Experience


Very consistent flavor notes in this cigar. not many twist and turns but an enjoyable smoke.


Pairing Recommendations: I would like to have this with a coffee and cream to add a little sweetness or a nice low proof whiskey such as Chattanooga 91 or a Buffalo trace

Stallone Alagan Review: The Brand

Esteemed for over 30 years in the cigar industry, master blender Francisco “Chico” Rivas, with his deep roots in Quesada Cigars and Manufactura Rivas, presents the Chico Watch Series Patek Gold. Celebrated for his unique approach to blending and crafting, Chico’s cigars have consistently ranked high in prestigious listings, reflecting his passion and finesse.

This special blend, aged for two years, represents a pinnacle of maturity and flavor development, embodying Chico’s dedication to quality and complexity in cigar crafting. The Chico Watch Series Patek Gold, with its two years of aging, is not just a cigar; it’s a testament to the legacy of Chico Rivas. Each puff is a journey through the rich history of his blending artistry, offering an exclusive experience to the discerning smoker.

Stallone Alagan Review: The Elements

Wrapper: Habano from Monte Plata Region / Binder: Peruvian / Filler: Piloto Cubano, Olor Dominicano, HVA

Factory: Manufactura Rivas / Country of Origin: Dominican Republic

Stallone Alagan Review: The Body

Light hay, tobacco, and barn yard

Stallone Alagan Review: The Foot

Sweet tobacco and dark fruit

Stallone Alagan Review: The Cold Draw

Tobacco sweetness and molasses

Stallone Alagan Review: First Third

On the light: I get notes of hay tobacco coffee and the retro brings out the hay and white pepper

Into the first third the burn is perfectly straight. medium body and strength with a medium finish. the ashes held the entire third. good draw slightly tight but lots of smoke. notes of dusty barn, dried toast, pepper spice, and musty tobacco.

Retrohale:  toast and black pepper

Stallone Alagan Review: Second Third

Into the second third still a great burn. medium plus strength and a medium long finish. ash is holding over a third. lots of thick smoke. The tobacco note has turned more sweet, still dry toast, slightly salty, There’s a fig Newton note coffee in the background. 

Retrohale: Hay, toast and black pepper

Stallone Alagan Review: Final Third

The final third brings lots of black coffee oak black pepper. Lots of thick smoke finish as long with a slight salty taste. good burn medium to full strength.

Retrohale: charred oak, coffee and spice.

Charles Ruth

Charles Ruth

I am the husband of an amazing woman who shares my love for cigars and the father to 3 wonderful kids. I am the president of the Tri-Star Herf Crew. A social cigar club based in Tennessee with family all around the country. I grew up in Kentucky where I fell in love with the taste and history of Bourbon and American whiskey. I applied for the review position at CP when it first started and was reviewer number 4. I love sharing my love, thoughts, feeling, and knowledge of cigars and Bourbon with all our readers.
Charles Ruth

Charles Ruth

I am the husband of an amazing woman who shares my love for cigars and the father to 3 wonderful kids. I am the president of the Tri-Star Herf Crew. A social cigar club based in Tennessee with family all around the country. I grew up in Kentucky where I fell in love with the taste and history of Bourbon and American whiskey. I applied for the review position at CP when it first started and was reviewer number 4. I love sharing my love, thoughts, feeling, and knowledge of cigars and Bourbon with all our readers.