Big Papi Firecracker Size: 3½″ × 50Vitola: Petit Robusto (Firecracker)Wrapper: Mexican San AndrésBinder: Dominican NegritoFillers: Dominican Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Pennsylvania BroadleafFlavor... Read more
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Size: 3½″ × 50
Vitola: Petit Robusto (Firecracker)
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Dominican Negrito
Fillers: Dominican Criollo 98, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Flavor Notes: Toasted nuts, leather, cedar, espresso, black and red pepper, creaminess, earth, saltiness, dulce de leche, chestnut
Pairing Notes: Dark roast coffee, nutty ale, aged rum, milk chocolate
Manufacturer: Tabacalera El Artista (Dominican Republic) in collaboration with United Cigars and David Ortiz
When Big Papi’s short, punchy tribute meets boutique firecracker flair, you get Big Papi Firecracker. Inspired by the thrill of a Fourth‑of‑July ignition—and launched annually around Opening Day—this 3½‑inch gem is built for impact. Rolled under the watchful eye of Ram Rodriguez at Tabacalera El Artista, it’s lively, flavorful, and just long enough to savor. A limited‑edition release (only 1,000 boxes in 2022, with 10 hand-signed by Ortiz), it’s a collector’s spark wrapped in a powerful smoking experience.
First third: Tight draw opens with sweet milk chocolate and graham cracker on the cold draw. Pre-light aroma hints at florals and cedar. Initial puffs contribute toasted leather, dry leaves, and bold toast, with retrohale showing oak, nutty caramel, pepper, and dark chocolate
Mid-smoke: Cedar and coffee deepen, joined by roasted chestnut, mocha notes, cream, and subtle salt. Pepper builds, balanced by sweet, salted caramel retrohale with espresso and white pepper .
Final third: Earth and toast dominate. Cream, leather, salt, and white-pepper spice hold steady. Retrohale remains savory with leather, aloe, nuttiness, pepper, and salted bread . Overall profile is bold and toast-forward, with medium-plus flavor, body, and strength.
This is privilege in petite form—a focused, narrative-rich smoke with limited availability and collaborative depth. It delivers a boutique experience in a compact format, honoring a legend and a smoking ritual. It stands out through its craftsmanship, flavor weight, and story—making it Privada-worthy.
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