Description
Size: 6 × 54 (tapered 11/18 format)
Vitola: 11/18 (Tapered Toro)
Wrapper: Honduran Habano
Binder: Honduran
Fillers: Honduran (Jamastrán & Trojes Valleys)
Flavor Notes: Cedar, roasted nuts, sweet spice, black pepper, cream, cocoa, and citrus zest
Pairing Notes: Espresso, bourbon, cappuccino, or aged rum
Manufacturer: CLE Cigar Co. / Christian Eiroa (El Aladino Factory, Danlí, Honduras)
Privada Storytelling
The CLE Habano 11/18 is Christian Eiroa’s homage to his family’s enduring influence on Honduran tobacco — a pure expression of soil, seed, and skill. The name 11/18 has long been synonymous with the Eiroa legacy, representing a vitola invented by Christian’s father, Julio, for a cigar that would develop in stages as it burned.
In this rendition, the Habano wrapper brings bright spice, nutty sweetness, and an underlying creaminess that highlight the purity of Honduran-grown tobacco. Each leaf comes from the Eiroa family’s own fields in the Jamastrán Valley, the same land that built some of the most famous blends in modern cigar history.
This cigar doesn’t need flash or gimmickry — it’s confident in its heritage. Every draw reminds you that true craftsmanship lies in consistency, restraint, and pride in one’s own tobacco.
Flavor Journey
The first third greets you with cedar, roasted nuts, and black pepper. As the cigar widens through the middle, sweet spice and cream emerge, underscored by cocoa and faint citrus zest. In the final third, the flavor deepens — cedar returns with a richer body, balanced by smooth coffee and a touch of mineral earth.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada celebrates authenticity, and few cigars embody that more than the CLE Habano 11/18. It’s not trying to imitate Cuba or Nicaragua — it’s proudly Honduran, grown, blended, and rolled by one family across generations. This cigar belongs in Privada because it represents a lineage of quality and a standard of excellence that has quietly shaped the entire boutique cigar world.
Production Notes
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100% Honduran puro featuring authentic Habano wrapper.
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Rolled in CLE’s proprietary 11/18 vitola for evolving transitions.
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Handmade at El Aladino Factory in Danlí, Honduras.
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Medium to full body with signature Honduran balance and spice.
Highlights
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Classic Honduran puro crafted from Eiroa family tobaccos.
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Bright, balanced Habano profile with natural sweetness.
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Distinctive 11/18 vitola for complex evolution of flavor.
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Symbol of Eiroa’s craftsmanship and generational heritage.
