Description
CAO Colombia Vallenato
Size: Robusto Gordo (5″ × 56) or Churchill (7″ × 50)
Vitola: Parejo
Wrapper: Honduran Jamastrán
Binder: Cameroon
Fillers: Colombian Ica Mazinga and Brazilian Mata Fina long-fillers
Flavor Notes:
• Creamy cedar and roasted nuts
• Subtle espresso and coffee bean
• Light black & white pepper
• Sweet citrus/orange brightness
• Grassy hay, green tea sweetness
• Toasted bread, floral/herbal touches
Pairing Notes: Morning coffee, aged rum, nutty pastry, light-bodied bourbon
Strength/Body: Mild to medium body, builds modestly toward the end
Manufacturer: CAO Cigars (made at STG Estelí, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
A Nostalgic Flavor Bridge
The Vallenato is a world‑blender born from curiosity—a Colombian-Brazilian core smoothed by Honduran wrapper and Cameroon binder, all rolled in Nicaragua. It opens with sweet cedar and nut, drifts into citrus and earthy coffee, and finishes on a gentle herbal-citrus note. Light but layered, it plays off tradition while offering something subtly fresh—a cultural conversation at rest.
Flavor Journey
First Third: Creamy cedar and nut, with espresso-hued coffee and a clean pepper pinch
Middle Third: Citrus brightness enters—orange or lemon—alongside hay, green tea, and floral nuance
Final Third: Toasted bread sweetness lingers, pepper and herbal touches weave into a smooth, rounded finish
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar proves you don’t need bold horsepower to hold attention. It’s a tasteful fusion of cultures—Colombian filler making history, but balanced by Cameroon and Honduras. Each draw feels like discovery, yet it's meant for calm reflection. That aligns perfectly with Privada’s values: quiet complexity, thoughtful design, and purposeful cohesion.