A very handsome box pressed perfecto vitola, with some visible veins, but with uniform color and a nice medium pack. The draw was perfect with a very relaxed feel. Texture wise the smoke had a soft, billowy feel and there was plenty of it. The burn had a slight slant throughout but not problematic. The flavors were well balanced through much of the cigar, though the texture became a little dry in the final third of the first sample. The second sample somehow carried a more prominent cocoa flavor, while first sample had more peaty notes, particularly on the finish. Very enjoyable smoke with impressive construction.
This would make a nice pairing with a single malt Scotch, either Highland or Speyside, in the late afternoon or evening. Possibly even a good Irish whiskey. Mocha coffee or a macchiato would also work well.
RH: 61%
Smoke time: 70 minutes
Ten years ago, Tony Barrios embarked on an odyssey from Venezuela to Nicaragua, driven by a dream to craft the perfect cigar. In the heart of Nicaragua, he meticulously sourced materials – from the finest wrappers to the richest fillers – and spent months perfecting his blends. This dedication birthed a stunning first production: a collection of 10,000 cigars, featuring an array of distinct wrappers including Broadleaf, San Andres, Connecticut, Habano, and Brazilian. Now, a decade later, these aged treasures are ready to be unveiled.
Wrapper: Undisclosed / Binder: Undisclosed / Filler: Undisclosed
Vitola: Perfecto / Size: 6 x 54
Factory: Undisclosed / Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Cedar, coffee beans
Molasses, cinnamon raisin bread
Malted barley, prune, natural tobacco
Bittersweet chocolate, dried cherries, molasses, cedar, peaty notes on the finish
Retrohale: Dried fruit, cedar, cloves, cinnamon
More prominent peaty notes, sweet cocoa powder, cedar, tangy dried fruit notes, cherry hard candy
Retrohale: Charred cedar, spicy cinnamon
Dry roasted nuts, cherry wood, tannins, trail mix, cedar
Retrohale: Mixed nuts, pretzel, baking spices, fragrant cedar
If you are interested in picking up some of these cigars for yourself you can pick them up at PrivadaCigarClub.com
