Description
Green Skull
Size: 6×46
Vitola: Corona Extra
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (heavier ligero, minimal volado, touch of seco)
Flavor Notes: Black pepper, dark cocoa, leather, espresso, charred oak, earth, mineral spice
Pairing Notes: Cask-strength bourbon, Turkish coffee, smoky Islay Scotch, or dark stout
Manufacturer: AJ Fernández (Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The Green Skull — Kaliumcolel — represents raw power within the Subterraneo series. Built with an intentionally ligero-heavy core, it pushes body and strength to the forefront while remaining true to the artistry of AJ Fernández. Where other blends rely on balance, the Green Skull thrives on boldness — and yet, thanks to nearly three years of age, its strength has been tamed into harmony.
This cigar is a perfect symbol of duality: strength and refinement, fire and patience. It reminds us that even the most aggressive blends, when given time, can evolve into something layered and unexpectedly elegant.
Flavor Journey
The cigar opens with a wave of black pepper and espresso, backed by earth and charred oak. Midway, dark cocoa and leather rise, balanced by subtle mineral spice. The final third brings a crescendo of intensity, with bold espresso and cocoa dominating before fading into a long, earthy finish.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada thrives on extremes — whether it’s the light elegance of a Connecticut Shade or the unrestrained power of a ligero-forward blend. The Green Skull belongs because it proves that even the strongest cigars can be refined when treated with respect, time, and patience. It is both a challenge and a reward, a fitting testament to the ambition of the Subterraneo project.