Amendola West Side Story Size: Torpedo (6″ × 52)Vitola: Parejo TorpedoWrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca (The Blade) or Mexican San Andrés (The... Read more
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Size: Torpedo (6″ × 52)
Vitola: Parejo Torpedo
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca (The Blade) or Mexican San Andrés (The Bat)
Binder: Indonesian Sumatra
Fillers: Nicaraguan and Dominican long-fillers
Strength/Body: Medium to full
Flavor Notes:
The Blade (Arapiraca): leather, toasted raisins, espresso, bonfire smoke, black pepper, leather-salty depth, background chocolate
The Bat (San Andrés): rich pepper, earthy barnyard, cocoa powder, espresso, baking spice
Pairing Notes: Single-malt Scotch, rich coffee, espresso martini, dark chocolate brownie
Manufacturer: Martinez Cigars (Amendola Family Cigar Co.), blended by Jeffrey Amendola and Chris Monaco in NYC
Urban Grit Meets Craft Precision
West Side Story fuses the pulse of New York City with the artistry of hand-crafted cigars. Whether you pick the Arapiraca-wrapped Blade or the San Andrés-wrapped Bat, each torpedo delivers a narrative of citywide ambition. Anchored by Indonesian binder and a Dominican–Nicaraguan core, this release celebrates Amendola’s Italian-American roots and Martnez’s storied NYC factory legacy. It’s street-smart, heritage-driven, and built for the bold.
First third:
Blade opens with leather, bonfire smoke, and chewy espresso; pepper sits on the retrohale. Bat features peppery toasted cracker, cocoa powder, earthy notes and barnyard tones
Second third:
Blade reveals salted leather, rising chocolate cake nuances and briny smoke.
Bat transitions into espresso-cream mocha with dark chocolate and deepening spice.
Final third:
Blade maintains bonfire-leather tone with lingering spice and heavy smoke.
Bat closes on baking spice, dark cocoa, and consistent earth
West Side Story isn’t merely a cigar—it’s a slice of urban legacy wrapped in craft. The dual-variant concept lets the smoker “choose their weapon,” echoing the blend of culture, grit, and sophistication that defines Privada’s ethos. It’s unapologetically full-flavored where it counts and precise where it matters. A standout statement from a boutique brand with big-city soul.
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