Review: Jopito – Privada Cigar Club

This cigar has great construction, draw and smoke output which can make or break a cigar smoking experience. There’s nothing worse than a cigar with poor construction or a tight draw to ruin your experience. This is not that cigar! You will be able to smoke it effortlessly and enjoy your time. It’s not the most complex cigar, but it will do the trick.

“The legendary Kelner family, revered for their pivotal role in the development of the iconic Davidoff cigars and renowned tobacco cultivation in the Dominican Republic, has joined forces with the progressive Privada Cigar Club in an exclusive collaboration honoring the esteemed patriarch, Jopito Kelner. This collaboration has resulted in the extraordinary “Jopito” cigar, a limited-edition release of twenty-five Coronas, each meticulously handcrafted and encased in the distinctive Meerapfel African Cameroon wrapper – the most expensive wrapper in the cigar industry.

Every cigar is filled with Dominican-grown tobacco from the exclusive Kelner family’s farms and carefully encased in the exclusive Meerapfel leaf, which has its roots in the rich soils of Africa. “My father and his brothers grew some of the world’s most exceptional tobaccos for discerning smokers across Europe and America,” says Johannes Kelner. “To honor my father, Jopito Kelner, and his enduring legacy, we are releasing the ‘Jopito.’ This tribute cigar is the same blend they enjoyed daily, originally blended by famed Eladio Diaz, procured from the same rich farmlands and cultivated by the same dedicated families, and then rolled by Victor De La Cruz at his factory in Tamboril. Victor was also part of the original Tabadom Factory team.”

Each ‘Jopito’ cigar, a Corona measuring 53/4×44, is an embodiment of tradition and supreme craftsmanship, filled with premium Dominican Republic tobacco and wrapped in a rich Cameroon leaf. The blend, crafted under the watchful eye of master blender Eladio Diaz, is a legacy recipe revered by the Kelner family and hitherto unshared since Jopito’s passing. With notes of apricot, cedar, and cinnamon set against undertones of charred wood, the ‘Jopito’ offers an enticing flavor profile for the true cigar connoisseur. Floral berries and hints of lemon further enrich the sensory experience.

Wrapper: African Cameroon / Binder: Dominican / Filler: Dominican

Vitola: Corona / Size: 5 3/4 x 44

Factory: Tabacalera De La Cruz / Country of Origin: Dominican Republic

Hay, Barnyard, leaves

Barnyard, Fresh Autumn Leaf

Leaves, Barnyard, Light Floral

Coco, Walnuts, Coffee with Cream, Smooth Woody Note.

Woody, Smooth, Coffee with Cream, Honey, Brazil Nut

Woody, Coffee with Cream and Similar Notes to second third. 

If you are interested in trying the Jopito a collaboration between The Legendary Kelner Family and Privada Cigar Club check it out at PrivadaCigarClub.com

John Cardenas

I’m John Cardenas, also known as Johnny Havana in the cigar industry. What I love about being involved with Cigar Public is that I have the opportunity to learn and share the stories of those in the cigar industry. I’ve formed lifelong relationships over a cigar and conversations. I’m committed to providing honest reviews of cigars and sharing my experiences with you.

John Cardenas

I’m John Cardenas, also known as Johnny Havana in the cigar industry. What I love about being involved with Cigar Public is that I have the opportunity to learn and share the stories of those in the cigar industry. I’ve formed lifelong relationships over a cigar and conversations. I’m committed to providing honest reviews of cigars and sharing my experiences with you.