Description
CAO Consigliere
Size: Associate (5″ × 52), Soldier (6″ × 54), Boss (7″ × 56)
Vitola: Robusto, Toro, Gordo
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Maduro
Binder: Honduran
Fillers: Nicaraguan, Dominican, Colombian long‑fillers
Strength/Body: Medium to medium‑full
Flavor Notes:
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Dark espresso and cocoa powder
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Earthy leather and cedar
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Nutty core with hints of mineral
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Sweet cinnamon spice on retrohale
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Subtle caramel and salted cedar finish
Pairing Notes: Bourbon, stout beer, single‑malt Scotch, espresso
Manufacturer: CAO Cigars (General Cigar Company), made in Nicaragua under STG Estelí
Privada Storytelling
Underworld Refinement
Consigliere resurrects a legendary blend from the Sopranos era, rebranded and sharpened for today’s palate. Donning a dark, toothy Mata Fina wrapper, this cigar offers bold flavors with silky polish—like a trusted advisor who’s seen it all but still gives you what you need. It’s powerful, precise, and quietly commanding.
Flavor Journey
First third: Rich espresso, leather, cedar, light mineral and saltiness emerge early
Second third: Cocoa deepens, sweet spices appear and cinnamon retrohale sharpens the profile
Final third: Cedar and pepper hold steady, caramel sweetness and earth round out the experience
Why It Belongs in Privada
Consigliere lives in the space where nostalgia meets nuance. It delivers bold Brazilian wrapper richness without sacrificing complexity or refinement. As an homage to a storied past with a reworked identity, it stands as a confident, layered blend—much like a Privada smoke built for discerning moments, not flash.