Flor de Selva Cigars

Size: 6 × 54Vitola: ToroWrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: DominicanFillers: Dominican and NicaraguanFlavor Notes: Aged cedar, toasted almond, cream, leather, subtle baking spice, cocoa powder, and a refined sweetness that lingersPairing Notes: Well-aged Scotch, XO Cognac, vintage Bordeaux, espresso with raw sugar, or an oaked ChardonnayManufacturer: Pure Aroma Cigars (Costa Rica) Privada Storytelling Few cigars carry the kind of mystique and patience that the Flor de D’Crossier Selección Suprema No. 560 Toro does. Handcrafted in Costa Rica by Pure Aroma Cigars under the meticulous eye of Isaias Santana Diaz, this cigar is the culmination of refinement, artistry, and time. For over seven years, these cigars have rested in cedar vaults, slowly marrying the finest tobaccos from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua with the delicate elegance of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. D’Crossier has always been about sophistication and rarity, but this release transcends both. It is a statement piece — a cigar that whispers luxury, legacy, and exclusivity from the first glance at its elegant band to the final wisp of smoke. The Selección Suprema series has long been prized among collectors for its depth and polish. With seven years of natural aging behind it, the No. 560 Toro has reached a point of perfect balance, revealing a profile only achievable through patience and restraint. Flavor Journey The cigar opens with a gentle wave of aged cedar and cream, instantly showcasing its maturity. Notes of toasted almond and leather emerge as the body develops, while a whisper of baking spice adds complexity. By the mid-section, subtle cocoa powder intertwines with earth and a delicate sweetness that recalls raw sugar. In the final third, the flavors tighten into a refined harmony — cream, cedar, and cocoa accented by lingering spice — finishing with extraordinary smoothness and grace. Why It Belongs in Privada Privada exists to showcase cigars you simply can’t find anywhere else — aged treasures that reveal the soul of craftsmanship. The Flor de D’Crossier Selección Suprema No. 560 Toro represents exactly that: rare tobacco elevated by patience and artistry. With its seven-year cedar rest, this cigar delivers a depth and elegance unattainable in young blends. It belongs in Privada because it tells a story of time, devotion, and the rewards of waiting. Production Notes Handcrafted in Costa Rica at Pure Aroma Cigars’ boutique factory. Rolled with select Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, Dominican binder, and Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Naturally cedar-aged for over seven years before release. Extremely limited availability, geared toward true connoisseurs and collectors. Highlights Seven years of natural cedar aging creates a refined, ultra-smooth profile. Blended by Isaias Santana Diaz, one of boutique cigar’s most respected artisans. Balanced complexity: cream, cedar, almond, cocoa, and spice. Limited aged release prized by collectors.

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Maya Selva Flor De Selva White Rose Aged 5 Years Size: 5.5×48Vitola: Robusto ExtraWrapper: Honduran Connecticut ShadeBinder: HonduranFillers: HonduranFlavor Notes: Fresh-cut cedar, sesame oil, cream, orange rind, eucalyptus, nutmeg, cola nut, cinnamon finish.Pairing Notes: Light roast coffee with oat milk and sugar, Kahlua on the rocks, champagne, chocolate-covered peanuts and raisins, caramel squares, caramel popcorn, Thai food, shrimp cocktail, oysters, or seafood.Manufacturer: Maya Selva Cigars Privada Storytelling Maya Selva is French-Honduran royalty, the niece of a former President of Honduras, and one of the few women to carve her name into the world of fine cigars. Her journey began humbly in 1994, when she approached Nestor Plasencia for work sorting tobacco. From there, she learned the craft from the ground up—rolling cigars, blending, fermenting, and ultimately creating her own legacy. Today, her Flor de Selva brand is one of Europe’s hottest non-Cuban lines, standing toe-to-toe with Havana classics and winning. The Flor de Selva White Rose is her love letter to cedar-aged refinement. Crafted in a limited size with a foot band exclusive to Privada, these cigars were packed into boxes of 100 made from fresh-cut cedar, where they absorbed their distinctive personality over nine months before even reaching us. With 5 years of total age, this release represents peak elegance—balanced, refined, yet full of surprises. It’s the kind of cigar that belongs in a retirement cooler, the type you set aside knowing it will only grow more mythical with time. Flavor Journey First Third: Opens with the unmistakable flavor of fresh-cut cedar, layered with sesame oil richness that quickly evolves into simple syrup, toast, cream, and florals. Orange rind and black pepper weave in, creating a unique mix of sweetness and spice. The retrohale is explosive: creamy, woody, tart, and menthol-fruity. Second Third: Powdery smoke dominates with sugarcane sweetness, white pepper, marigold florals, and eucalyptus. Toast and cedar form the backbone, while sesame oil resurfaces as a savory, nutty thread tying everything together. Final Third: The profile shifts toward autumnal warmth—bread crust, cedar, eucalyptus, nutmeg, cola nut, cream, and a cinnamon finish. The smoke turns dessert-like, echoing spiced holiday pastries. Why It Belongs in Privada Flor de Selva is already a darling of Europe, but through Privada, Maya Selva’s work finally reaches the U.S. with the reverence it deserves. This White Rose is not just a cigar—it’s a bridge between Old World elegance and New World boldness, a testament to Honduran terroir and craftsmanship. With its unique cedar-box aging and years of refinement, it embodies Privada’s mission of sourcing rare, meaningful, and unforgettable smoking experiences.

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