Description
El Séptimo The Emperor Collection Yao Maduro
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Size: 6 ½″ × 60
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Vitola: Torpedo
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Wrapper: Maduro (oily Ecuadorian)
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Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
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Fillers: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Costa Rican
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Strength: Medium
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Flavor Notes:
Dark chocolate, espresso, cocoa, oak, leather, spice, dark fruit
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Pairing Notes:
Bold espresso, aged rum, dark chocolate, robust porter, black cherry compote, pecan pie
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Manufacturer: El Séptimo (La Mansión factory, Costa Rica)
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Release: Part of the Emperor Collection, marking Yao’s first maduro variant in this line—designed to be richer and fuller than the Connecticut edition
Privada Storytelling
Majesty in shadow
The Yao Maduro emerges like a nocturnal monarch—rich, commanding, and veiled in dark opulence. Crafted as a bold counterpart to its Connecticut kin, this torpedo dons a deep maduro cloak that conceals a blend of aged fillers from four nations. Each draw reveals a legacy of fermentation, spice, and power—the smoke of rulers meant to leave a mark.
Flavor Journey
First third: Intense espresso and cocoa lead the charge, underlined by oak
Second third: Leather and dark fruit weave in, with a measured rise in black pepper
Final third: Rich spice and leather fold into lingering chocolate and oak
Burn is clean and consistent
Draw is smooth and well‑balanced
Smoke texture is dense, rich, and satisfying
Why It Belongs in Privada
The Yao Maduro brings gravitas to the Emperor Collection—a bold, maduro expression that commands attention without losing elegance. It complements the Connecticut sibling, extending the narrative arc for collectors seeking breadth and contrast in the series.