Description
Sinistro Cowboy Caviar
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Size: Robusto (5″ × 54) or Toro (6″ × 52)
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Vitola: Box-pressed Robusto / Toro
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Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro
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Binder: Indonesian
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Fillers: Dominican T13 Ligero and Nicaraguan Ligero
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Strength: Medium-Full to Full
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Flavor Notes:
Rich cocoa, roasted coffee, oak, leather, charred spices, black pepper, molasses
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Pairing Notes:
Barrel-aged rum, Turkish coffee, mole poblano, root beer float, smoked almonds
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Manufacturer: Sinistro Cigars (produced at Tabacalera El Artista in the Dominican Republic)
Privada Storytelling: Grit, Grace, and a Touch of Gunpowder
Cowboy Caviar isn’t just a clever name—it’s a statement. A cigar that rides in bold, wrapped in a gritty Pennsylvania Broadleaf, and backed with heavy-hitting ligero from the Dominican and Nicaragua. But don't let the darkness fool you. This smoke is controlled. It’s textured. It’s layered.
You might expect a flavor bomb—and sure, it’s got intensity—but it’s not chaos. The sweetness of molasses, the dryness of charred oak, and the punch of black pepper come together in a rhythm that feels like firelight in a cold desert. There’s elegance behind the edge.
Originally released as a limited run, Cowboy Caviar quickly gained a reputation for being bold but balanced, flavorful without fatigue. It’s the kind of cigar you remember—not just because of the name, but because it sticks with you.
Flavor Journey:
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First Third: Cocoa-dusted espresso, dry oak, mild pepper tingle
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Second Third: Dark sweetness emerges—molasses and toasted sugar, layered with leather
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Final Third: Black pepper intensifies, bittersweet chocolate returns, earthy spice closes the show
Draw is smooth. Burn line is clean. And the finish is long, with a smoky, seasoned persistence that calls for a strong drink and a slow exhale.
Why It’s Privada-Worthy
At Privada, we respect blends that know what they are—and Cowboy Caviar is confident without being overpowering. It’s boutique through and through: limited, well-built, expressive. This isn’t just a novelty cigar. It’s a serious smoker’s smoke, wrapped in a bold name and filled with craft.
Whether you’re pairing it with bourbon by a fire pit or saving it for your end-of-week wind down—this one delivers every time.