The Badger Size: 5.5×60Vitola: GordoWrapper: Nicaraguan Habano MaduroBinder: NicaraguanFillers: Nicaraguan (Volado and Seco-forward, minimal Ligero)Flavor Notes: Dark chocolate, cedar, roasted... Read more
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Size: 5.5×60
Vitola: Gordo
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Volado and Seco-forward, minimal Ligero)
Flavor Notes: Dark chocolate, cedar, roasted almond, sweet earth, dried fruit, gentle spice
Pairing Notes: Tawny port, aged rum, café mocha, or a malty brown ale
Manufacturer: AJ Fernández (Nicaragua)
The Badger — Hydrar — is the quiet powerhouse of the Subterraneo series. Crafted as a 5.5×60 Habano Maduro and aged for three years, it embodies patience and precision. Its broad, sun-rich leaves were cultivated for depth and darkness, while the blend emphasizes volado and seco for refinement over raw strength.
Where others lean on brute force, Hydrar speaks through elegance and restraint. Its complexity is revealed slowly, layer after layer, making it the most sophisticated and intricate of all Subterraneo blends. Like the animal it’s named after, The Badger commands respect not through aggression, but through quiet strength and persistence.
The first third greets the palate with dark chocolate, cedar, and roasted almond. As the cigar warms, sweet earth and dried fruit emerge, harmonizing with a subtle spice. In the final third, richness deepens while balance remains, leaving a smooth and memorable finish that showcases the rewards of age and careful construction.
Privada is about more than cigars — it’s about discovery, storytelling, and artistry. The Badger embodies these ideals, bringing forward a refined blend that highlights the underappreciated elegance of volado and seco tobaccos. With its unique balance and aged complexity, it stands as a symbol of what makes the Subterraneo series a masterpiece.
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