Description
Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Robusto
Size: 5.25 × 52
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 (Jalapa)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Corojo 99 and Criollo 98 from Aganorsa farms)
Flavor Notes: Red pepper, toasted cedar, espresso, caramelized sugar, baking spice, leather, dark chocolate, roasted almond, sweet earth, floral undertone
Pairing Notes: Espresso, tawny port, spiced hot chocolate, bourbon, almond croissant, mole poblano, Turkish coffee, cinnamon tea
Manufacturer: Aganorsa Leaf (formerly Casa Fernandez); produced at TABSA, Miami, Florida
Privada Storytelling
There’s a reason the Miami Reserva Robusto is a cult favorite among those who know. Rolled in Miami’s Little Havana by Cuban-trained rollers, this isn’t mass-market—it’s a handcrafted salute to Cuban heritage executed with Nicaraguan power. Casa Fernandez (now Aganorsa Leaf) staked its name on growing the best tobacco outside Cuba, and this cigar proves it. In Privada, this is one of those “if you know, you know” smokes. Small batch, Miami made, and pulsing with intensity. It’s a cigar that doesn’t ask for permission—it asserts presence.
Flavor Journey
From the jump, red pepper lights up the retrohale while dark chocolate and espresso settle the core. A toasted cedar note begins to glide beneath the spice, carrying roasted almonds and a light caramelized sweetness. As it progresses, a deep leather backbone forms, flanked by baking spices, sweet earth, and a touch of floral brightness. The finish delivers an elegant burn of pepper and chocolate, never harsh, always assertive. A rich, compact journey with zero wasted space.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Because this is Miami magic in a box. The Reserva Robusto isn’t made to be trendy—it’s made to represent. Heritage rollers, Aganorsa’s elite leaf, and old-world sensibilities fused into one of the most complete robustos ever rolled in the States. For Privada, it’s a chance to hold a piece of living history—where classic Cuban craftsmanship meets bold Nicaraguan soul.