Description
Cohiba Black
Size: Varies by vitola (e.g., 6″ × 54 Toro, 5½″ × 50 Robusto)
Vitola: Toro, Robusto, Churchill (box-pressed or parejo)
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano
Fillers: Dominican and Mexican (San Andrés)
Flavor Notes: Espresso, dark cocoa, molasses, charred oak, leather, black pepper, dried cherry, roasted walnut
Pairing Notes: Bourbon with high rye, aged dark rum, espresso, mole sauce, dark chocolate truffles
Manufacturer: General Cigar Co. (Dominican Republic)
Privada Storytelling
There are cigars that whisper luxury, and then there are cigars like Cohiba Black—thick-voiced, barrel-chested, and wrapped in darkness. Launched to expand the Cohiba profile into deeper, richer territory, the Black doesn’t just dress the part with its broadleaf Maduro wrapper; it delivers an experience that’s as commanding as its name suggests. This isn’t your grandfather’s Cohiba, and that’s precisely the point.
It’s the cigar for moonlit studies, leather chairs, and decisions made behind closed doors. Rich, oily, and heavy with aroma, Cohiba Black speaks to power and permanence. Its jet-black Connecticut Broadleaf glistens with natural oils and attitude, while the long-aged Dominican and Mexican fillers underneath bring backbone and structure. When you light it, you’re not chasing notes—you’re chasing dominance.
For Privada, it earns its place not only by heritage but by evolution. It represents a pivotal moment in modernizing a legacy brand—taking something gilded and making it gritty, bold, and relevant again. This cigar doesn’t just belong in Privada; it marks one of the few times a mainstream name stepped up to boutique quality.
Flavor Journey
First third: Opens with espresso and dark cocoa dusted over a base of earth and leather. Black pepper flickers at the edges.
Second third: Molasses and toasted walnut come forward. Charred oak emerges as the body deepens. Retrohale sharpens with spice.
Final third: Dried cherry and bitter chocolate fold into the mix. Pepper returns with more force. Strength increases, but flavor stays rounded and elegant.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Cohiba Black proves that even giants can surprise us. It’s a cigar that bridges two worlds—mainstream recognition and boutique soul. In a world that worships the obscure, sometimes the boldest statement is revitalizing the familiar. This stick isn’t coasting on the Cohiba name; it’s earning respect with every dark, oily puff. Privada honors cigars that dare to be more—and Cohiba Black fits that mold.