Description
Blackbird Superb
Size: Toro (6″ × 52) and Robusto (5″ × 54)
Vitola: Parejo
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro (oily, dark)
Binder: Undisclosed Nicaraguan blend
Fillers: Undisclosed aged blend
Flavor Notes:
-
Espresso and dark cocoa
-
Creamy leather and toasted cedar
-
Black pepper and warm baking spice
-
Subtle molasses sweetness and earth undertones
Pairing Notes: Barrel‑strength bourbon, ristretto, dark stout, aged rum
Strength/Body: Medium‑full
Manufacturer: Blackbird Cigars (rolled in the Dominican Republic)
Privada Storytelling
Boldly Mellowed
Superb takes Blackbird’s expressive house style and tempers it into a medium‑full experience with mature depth. The oily Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapper offers smoky sweetness without edge, while the hidden binder and fillers deliver layered core complexity. It’s smoke that grabs attention with richness yet holds it with smooth restraint.
Flavor Journey
First third: Launches with espresso and dark cocoa, grounded by creamy leather and cedar
Middle third: Toasted wood and baking spice emerge, pepper warms the core
Final third: Molasses sweetness and earth appear in the finish, balanced by lingering spice
Why It Belongs in Privada
Superb is a perfect Privada partner—deeply flavored yet balanced, expressive but never loud. With its aged-leaning transition and smooth delivery, it rewards focused smoking without demanding performance. It’s substance with subtlety.