Big Papi by David Ortiz Size: 6″ × 54Vitola: ToroWrapper: Ecuadorian Habano ClaroBinder: DominicanFillers: Dominican (including Cuban-seed Criollo '98) and... Read more
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Size: 6″ × 54
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro
Binder: Dominican
Fillers: Dominican (including Cuban-seed Criollo '98) and Nicaraguan
Flavor Notes: Sweet cedar, roasted peanuts, dried fruit, milk chocolate, cinnamon, fresh bread, white pepper, toasted caramel
Pairing Notes: Dominican rum, peanut brittle, café con leche, wheat beer, cinnamon toast
Manufacturer: El Artista, blended in collaboration with David Ortiz
When a baseball legend like David Ortiz puts his name on a cigar, expectations are high—but this isn’t just a celebrity vanity project. It’s a deeply personal blend developed with Tabacalera El Artista, a family-run Dominican factory with roots stretching back to 1956. Big Papi by David Ortiz is a love letter to the Dominican Republic—its soil, its people, its rhythm—and a tribute to the art of balance.
Ortiz, known for power and charisma, brings those same qualities to this cigar. But here’s the twist: it’s not a powerhouse. Instead, it’s controlled strength. A medium-bodied ride with moments of sweetness and spice, comfort and complexity. It’s refined, but approachable. Confident, but relaxed. Like the man himself, it hits hard when it needs to—but always with style. Privada honors blends with story, identity, and soul—and Big Papi checks all the boxes.
First third: Opens with smooth cedar, roasted peanuts, and a touch of dried fruit sweetness. Retrohale brings a mellow white pepper warmth, while the draw stays creamy.
Second third: Cinnamon spice enters alongside milk chocolate and fresh-baked bread. The burn is razor sharp, with a caramelized finish on the palate.
Final third: Complexity rises with toasted caramel, baking spice, and a nutty, earthy base that echoes the Dominican soil it was born from. A subtle, satisfying final inning.
The Big Papi Toro may have been born in baseball circles, but it belongs in cigar culture. It’s proof that a public figure can collaborate the right way—honoring tradition, working with real craftsmen, and putting in the time to make something that lasts. It celebrates the Dominican Republic in leaf and flavor. This is not a gimmick. It’s a reminder that cigars are about legacy, patience, and passion—exactly what Privada was built to protect.
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