Description
Duquesne
Size: 5 x 52
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Sumatra (Ecuador)
Binder: Colombia
Fillers: Peru, Nicaragua
Flavor Notes: Fresh hay, cream, almond skin, dried fig, floral cedar, cashew, candied lemon, light cedar, citrus blossom, nutmeg, vanilla bean, lemon zest, cinnamon, soft toast, marshmallow, cayenne, herbal tea, shortbread, floral spice.
Pairing Notes: Ideal with smoky mezcal, citrus-peeled bourbon, or dark roast coffee. Matches well with steel-town blues or minimalist jazz.
Manufacturer: Jelado Factory / Montenegro (Aged 6 Years)
Privada Storytelling
Riding the Duquesne Incline isn’t just a trip up the mountain—it’s a journey back in time. The steel rails, the working hands, the city skyline rising with every click of the track. This cigar pays homage to that spirit, the old Pittsburgh magic that lived in every smoky steel mill and rail line. Rolled at the Jelado section of the Montenegro factory, aged six years, and built with rare Colombian and Peruvian tobaccos, The Duquesne is as much utility as it is poetry. Creamy, spicy, and layered with promise, it’s like the view from Mt. Washington: timeless, gritty, unforgettable.
Flavor Journey
First Third: Smooth and silky smoke with floral creaminess. Light cedar, citrus blossom, and warm nutmeg shine. Retrohale of white pepper, almond cream, and sweet hay.
Second Third: Vanilla bean, lemon zest, and cinnamon surface. Soft toast and marshmallow on the finish. Smoke remains elegant, light, and balanced.
Final Third: Pepper grows with mild cayenne over cedar. Hints of herbal tea and shortbread. Retrohale develops into floral spice and lingering cream.
Why It Belongs in Privada
The Duquesne is heritage in cigar form. With its six-year age and rare tobaccos, it stands out as a blend that feels both familiar and unique—like a ride on the incline itself. Privada exists to immortalize cigars like this: cultural, iconic, and unforgettable. It belongs because it honors history while delivering flavor complexity you can’t find anywhere else.
Production Notes
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Rolled at Montenegro’s Jelado Factory
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Aged 6 years, with rare Colombian and Peruvian fillers
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Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with Colombian binder
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Tribute to the iconic Duquesne Incline and Pittsburgh spirit
Highlights
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Six-year aged boutique Robusto
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Unique international blend with Colombian and Peruvian fillers
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Flavorful, complex, and creamy smoke
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A Privada cultural icon tribute cigar
