Description
Blackbird Unkind Cubra
Size: Robusto (5″ × 50), Gran Toro (6″ × 54), Corona (6″ × 44)
Vitola: Parejo with closed foot and triple cap
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Maduro
Binder: Dominican Republic
Fillers: Nicaraguan Corojo, Nicaraguan Criollo 98, Pennsylvania Broadleaf (HBA blend)
Flavor Notes: Earth, dark chocolate, espresso, raw sugar‑cane, creamy caramel, walnut, vanilla, orange zest, tobacco leather
Pairing Notes: Dark‑roast espresso, aged rum or bourbon, rich milk stout, dark chocolate truffles
Manufacturer: Blackbird Cigar Co. (Blender – Jonas Santana; rolled in Dominican Republic)
Privada Storytelling
Unkind Cubra is Blackbird’s boldest statement—an homage to flavor-first craftsmanship wrapped in a rare Brazilian Cubra leaf. Designed to surprise and satisfy, it’s a cigar for those who love discovery over predictability. In Privada’s collection, it stands as the maverick: earthy yet sweet, rustic yet refined—a smoke that defies expectations and rewards focus.
Flavor Journey
From the first light, Unkind Cubra delivers a wave of earthy leather and gentle pepper, soon joined by dark chocolate and espresso that anchor a core of deep tobacco. As it moves into the midsection, creamy caramel and vanilla emerge, punctuated by lingering orange zest that keeps the palate bright. In the final third, notes of toasted walnut and rich raw sugar‑cane sweetness rise to the surface, balancing the spice with a mellow, lingering finish. Throughout, the Cubra wrapper reveals its complexity, tying each transition together in a 90‑minute journey of depth and pleasure.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada champions cigars that offer more than smoke—they offer a story. Unkind Cubra checks every box: rare wrapper, multi-source filler, bold flavor, and structured balance. It’s a cigar that you won’t reach for daily, but when you do, it reminds you why cigars matter. It’s unapologetically adventurous and expertly executed.