Description
DBL Extra Viejo Double Prensado Robusto
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Size: 5¼″ × 50 (Robusto)
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Wrapper: Mexican Arapiraca Maduro, oily and smooth
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Binder: Dominican Republic
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Fillers: Blend of Dominican and Brazilian long-fillers
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Strength: Medium‑Full
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Flavor Notes:
Smoky hickory, dark cocoa, espresso, roasted nuts, black pepper, BBQ spice, chewy earth, and occasional cherry sweetness
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Pairing Notes:
Barrel-aged rum, dark roast coffee, rich stout, chocolate-covered nuts, peppery bourbon
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Manufacturer: DBL (Dominican Big Leaguer) by Francisco Almonte, made in the Dominican Republic
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Release: Regular‑production “Extra Viejo” Toro line, featuring premium aged tobaccos and box-pressed double‑pressed construction
Privada Storytelling
Ode to Old-World Craft in a Humble Robusto
Though modest in size, this Robusto is a testament to aged tobacco craftsmanship. Its double-pressed box shape and matured Mexican wrapper convey confidence. From the first draw, smoky wood and espresso lead, deepening into rich cocoa and peppered earth. With each puff, flavors layer deliberately—like quiet chapters in a heritage story.
Flavor Journey
First third:
Warm hickory smoke meets dark cocoa and espresso, with black pepper hints mildly building
Middle third:
Roasted nut and BBQ-spice notes deepen into savory earth and chewy texture, interwoven with subtle cherry sweetness
Final third:
Espresso and earth dominate; a lasting blend of peppery wood, cocoa, and roasted richness rounds the experience
Draw is gently firm yet flowing. Burn holds even with minimal touch-up. Smoke remains rich and inviting.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar embodies Privada’s values—depth married to restraint, aged tobacco character in a compact format, and craftsmanship over flash. It's perfect for a thoughtful, midday ritual: bold enough for complexity, balanced enough for clarity.