Description

Hendrik Kelner Jr. for Kelner Boutique Factory – The 73 Aged 1+ Years

Size: 5×52 Robusto
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Undisclosed (Dominican)
Binder: Undisclosed (Dominican)
Fillers: Dominican tobaccos from Kelner family farms
Flavor Notes: Magnolia florals, cedar, apricot, Craisin, green apple, fermented fruit, cream, sesame seed, baker’s spice
Pairing Notes: Fruit leather, vanilla custard, lemon custard, fruit tart, green apple, peach tea, bass pale ale, pinot grigio, white wine, pear schnapps, Lowlands scotch, Jack Daniels, honey, raspberry or apricot desserts
Manufacturer: Kelner Boutique Factory (Dominican Republic)

Privada Storytelling

Few names in cigars carry the quiet mystique of Hendrik Kelner Jr. Groomed at the legendary Davidoff, working under the watchful eye of Eladio Diaz and alongside his father—Davidoff’s head of tobacco—Kelner’s life has always been tobacco. His sister grows it. His family lives it. But unlike others chasing fame and big contracts, Kelner Jr. values contentment, artistry, and family over the spotlight.

Producing only 250,000 cigars a year, his Kelner Boutique Factory is one of the most tightly guarded in the industry. When he chose to work with Privada, rivals tried to dissuade him, even threatened to pull their own business. But Kelner is his own man. Independent. Loyal only to his craft.

The 73, named for the year of his birth, is his first direct collaboration with Privada Cigar Club. A cigar of rare elegance, born from a master who could work with anyone, but chose instead to work with us—and by extension, with you. This is more than just a cigar. It’s proof of Privada’s place at the table of cigar history.

Flavor Journey

• First Third: Bursting magnolia florals dominate, alongside warm buttered toast, apricot, and Craisin sweetness. The retrohale brings white pepper and fermented fruit complexity, almost like kombucha. Green apple lingers, while aged cedar provides balance.

• Second Third: The florals calm as fermented fruits, sesame seed, and apricot twang take over. The smoke turns creamy and textured, leaving a tangy, almost ale-like finish. Green apple persists, weaving freshness into the profile.

• Final Third: Flavors condense, intensifying with magnolia, apricot, and crisp green apple. The smoke warms, taking on a syrupy, root-like richness. Cedar shifts to freshly cut, while baker’s spice adds heat. The retro is spicy with earth, oak, and white pepper. Truly a banger of a finish.

Why It Belongs in Privada

Privada exists to uncover and preserve the rare, the untold, the authentic. The 73 is exactly that—a cigar crafted by one of the most talented yet reclusive figures in the cigar world. While others chase recognition, Kelner Jr. chooses to work with passion. His first-ever direct release with PCC is not just rare, it’s historic. Privada members alone get to experience what few outside the Kelner circle ever will.

Specifications

• Size: 5×52 Robusto
• Vitola: Robusto
• Wrapper: Undisclosed (Dominican)
• Binder: Undisclosed (Dominican)
• Fillers: Dominican tobaccos from Kelner family farms
• Flavor Notes: Magnolia florals, cedar, apricot, Craisin, green apple, fermented fruit, cream, sesame seed, baker’s spice
• Pairing Notes: Fruit leather, vanilla custard, lemon custard, fruit tart, green apple, peach tea, bass pale ale, pinot grigio, white wine, pear schnapps, Lowlands scotch, Jack Daniels, honey, raspberry or apricot desserts
• Manufacturer: Kelner Boutique Factory (Dominican Republic)