Sofitel Mumbai BKC hosts Rocky Patel with Cigars, Single Malts at Jyran
Sofitel Mumbai BKC, in association with Cigar Conexion hosted the ‘Marriage of Cigaro’ last evening with Mr. Rocky Patel – baron of the U.S. based cigar company. The soiree was held at Jyran – Tandoor Dining & Lounge and was appreciated by cigar aficionados of Mumbai.
The lavish event witnessed attendees from the corporate world and glitterati of the city. They were seen enjoying their rolled up blends with flavours from across the globe. To increase the grandeur of the event, Sofitel Mumbai BKC organized delectable hors d’oeuvres along with exquisite malts to give guests a truly Magnifique experience.
Mr. Biswajit Chakraborty, General Manager, Sofitel Mumbai BKC, said “Jyran – Tandoor Dining and Lounge is known for its regal luxurious ambience where one can discover a mystical and blissful abode after a long day at work. Being in the hub of the financial district, a number of bankers, businessmen, diplomats, expatriates and others prefer to unwind at the venue. We are delighted to host this evening with Mr. Rocky Patel.”
The event showcased The Vintage 1990, a favourite among luxury connoisseurs and a medium-bodied cigar leaning towards the milder side with a nutty, caramel essence. Renowned for its elegance and balance, the 92-rated Vintage 1990 has twice been placed in the Top 25 Cigars of the Year by Cigar Aficionado. Other variants ranged from ones that leave a lingering taste of white pepper, dark chocolate and espresso to those with a hint of sweet spice to stimulate the palate.
Hemanth Sureddi, CEO of Cigar Conexion, who is the sole importer of Rocky Patel cigars in India mentioned, “India as a country is going beyond the regular drinks, appreciating the aged ones, finding pleasure in the finer nuances of luxury items that were once foreign to us; this inspired me to bring some of the most premium cigars available in the world, to the Indian audience”.
Guests could even purchase the Rocky Patel cigars showcased at the venue. Sofitel Mumbai BKC is the first hotel to list the works of the brand in Mumbai including the Decade series, Sun Grown, Vintage Collection, Old world Reserve, Edge series, 15th Anniversary series and more.
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About Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Inc. is an internationally renowned premium cigar company. The owner of Rocky Patel Originally an entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles, Rocky was introduced to cigars on the back lots of Hollywood studios. Fine cigars quickly became a passion for him, and he became one the original founding members of the Grand Havana Club.
About Cigar Conexion
Cigar Conexion is the exclusive and official distributor of finest hand and machine made cigars from Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, USA and Indonesia, which is head quartered in Bangalore, India. The company is associated with TSTH – The Spanish Tobacco Trading House S.L – the sole marketing agent of International Tobacco Traders S.A. which has over 60 years of experience in the tobacco Industry. Some of the popular brands that Cigar Conexion retails in India are: Ashton, Djarum, Debonaire, Donlucas, Oliva, Padron and Rocky Patel.
