Description
H. Upmann Nicaragua Heritage by A.J. Fernandez
Size: Corona (5½″ × 44), Robusto (5″ × 52), Toro (6″ × 54), Torpedo (6⅛″ × 52), Churchill (7″ × 54)
Vitola: Parejo/Torpedo
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Maduro (triple‑fermented)
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban‑seed)
Fillers: Nicaraguan long‑fillers grown on A.J. Fernandez farms
Strength/Body: Medium‑full
Flavor Notes:
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Earth and oak
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Coffee bean and dark chocolate
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Leather and cedar
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White pepper and baking spice
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Raisin sweetness and dried fruit
Pairing Notes: Espresso, aged rum, dark chocolate, oak‑matured whisky
Manufacturer: Altadis USA with A.J. Fernandez, made at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
Legacy Reimagined Through Bold Craft
This Heritage blend marks a second collaboration between H. Upmann and A.J. Fernandez. With a dark, oily Mata Fina Maduro wrapper triple‑fermented for depth, it straddles tradition and modernity. Underneath lies a core of Cuban‑seed Nicaraguan tobacco grown on Fernandez’s farms. Heritage hits the table like a legacy with teeth—a Timeless expression crafted for today’s discerning palate. Its complexity masks familiarity, offering both comfort and discovery.
Flavor Journey
First third: Rich earth and oak, with sharp coffee bean and baking spice on the retrohale
Middle third: Leather and cedar step forward, anchored by dark chocolate and nougat cream
Final third: White pepper intensifies, dried fruit sweetness lingers with coffee and earthy undertones
Why It Belongs in Privada
Heritage is a balance of homage and evolution. Its rich, layered profile speaks to Privada’s ethos of intentional complexity. This is not a rehash—it’s a reinterpretation of a storied line, blending Brazilian fermentation finesse with Nicaraguan agricultural craft. It rewards focus, offering new delights with every puff.
