Description
Cavalier Genève Black Series II
Size: Robusto (5″ × 50), Toro (6″ × 54), Torpedo (6″ × 52), Lancero (7″ × 38), Salomones (7″ × 50/58), Tempura Double-Perfecto (4″ × 60)
Vitola: Box‑pressed parejo (double perfecto & lancero non‑pressed)
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro (toothy, oily)
Binder: Nicaraguan (plus occasional Brazilian Arapiraca notes)
Fillers: Nicaraguan & Honduran long-fillers
Flavor Notes: Dark chocolate, cedar, leather, earth, red pepper, baking spices (cinnamon, clove), chestnut, nougat, wood smoke, occasionally citrus and floral hints
Pairing Notes: Medium‑full coffee, aged bourbon or rye, porter/stout, peaty Scotch, dark chocolate desserts, spiced nuts
Manufacturer: Cavalier Genève (Sebastien Decoppet), handcrafted by San Judas Tadeo factory, Honduras
Privada Storytelling
Black Series II is Cavalier Genève’s boldest expression—a box‑pressed Maduro with depth and elegance. It balances the rustic strength of San Andrés leaf with refined bakery-like sweetness and spice, all wrapped in Davidoff-level craftsmanship yet grounded in authenticity. In Privada’s lineup, it stands as the ritual centerpiece—powerfully complex, enduringly smooth, and always deliberate.
Flavor Journey
The cigar starts with rich dark chocolate and dry earth, complemented by cedar and leathery warmth. A red-pepper spark and baking spices (cinnamon, clove) dance beneath the surface. Mid‑smoke brings chestnut, nougat, creamy wood smoke, and subtle citrus or floral brightness. In the final third, cedar and pepper resurge, balancing dark cocoa and earth into a smooth, lingering finish. The box‑pressed format delivers even burn and steady evolution.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada seeks cigars that are intentional and immersive. Black Series II delivers on both—bold yet composed, richly layered yet accessible. Its distinct San Andrés profile and expert construction transform each session into a slowed, thoughtful moment.