Description
Birthday Cake Aged 1.5 Years
Size: 5 1/2×54
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Habano from Jalapa
Binder: Ecuador
Fillers: Dominican, Estelí, and Peru
Flavor Notes: Buttercream sugar icing, toasted nuts, honey-drizzled almonds, brioche, marzipan, espresso
Pairing Notes: Salted caramel popcorn, hazelnut latte, white wine, amaretto liqueur, hot chocolate, cinnamon-toast crunch
Manufacturer: Tabacos de Costa Rica
Privada Storytelling
The Birthday Cake Aged 1.5 Years is more than a cigar—it’s a celebration. Rolled at Tabacos de Costa Rica, one of the world’s most revered factories, this blend embodies luxury and craftsmanship at the highest level. The same factory that brings us icons like D’Crossier and Atabey now lends its artistry to a cigar inspired by life’s most joyful ritual: the birthday cake.
Every detail reflects perfection. From the selection of tobaccos grown in Jalapa, Estelí, Peru, and the Dominican Republic, to the factory’s flawless construction style, this cigar is a symbol of indulgence, nostalgia, and celebration. Lighting it feels like blowing out candles on your own cake—a wish, a memory, and a gift to yourself.
Flavor Journey
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First Third: A rush of sweet and savory balance with white pepper, toast, toasted nuts, and buttercream sugar icing, recalling fresh sweet bread. Retrohale adds black pepper and sweet cake for an uplifting contrast.
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Second Third: Flavors deepen into honey-drizzled roasted almonds, sea salt, and warm cinnamon, carried on smooth, velvety smoke. The retrohale perfects the harmony, enhancing the balance between sweetness and spice.
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Final Third: A crescendo of toasty brioche, marzipan, nutmeg, and rich espresso. Sweetness lingers but is tempered by a subtle saltiness, leaving a layered, joyous finish.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar is a statement of what Privada stands for: rare blends, meticulous aging, and emotional storytelling. The Birthday Cake captures a universal symbol of happiness and transforms it into smoke. Its inspiration, balance, and craftsmanship reflect the very heart of our mission—bringing members cigars that are not only exceptional, but unforgettable.
