Description
HVC 10th Anniversary
Size: Toro Extra (6½″ × 50); Robusto (5″ × 54)
Vitola: Parejo (triple cap)
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Jalapa)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers including Corojo ’99, Criollo ’98, and Corojo 2012
Flavor Notes: Black pepper, toasted bread, cedar, nutmeg, peanut, stewed fruit, earth, maple sweetness, mint/peppermint hint, dry toast
Pairing Notes: French roast coffee, aged bourbon, nutty desserts, maple pecan pie
Manufacturer: HVC Cigars (Estelí, Nicaragua – originally via Aganorsa; later in their own factory)
Privada Storytelling
The HVC 10th Anniversary commemorates a decade of HVC’s evolution, marking the first use of Corojo 2012 tobacco. It delivers boldness wrapped in purpose—peppery vitality meets layered nuance. It’s the cigar for milestone moments—where reflection, grit, and celebration intersect.
Flavor Journey
First third: Bright black pepper ignite the palate, balanced by creamy toast, cedar, and that unexpected minty lift. A gentle maple sweetness rounds out the entrance.
Mid-smoke: Pepper evolves; dry toast, wood, and peanut notes emerge alongside earth and mixed fruit tones. A rustic texture adds character .
Final third: Earth and cedar deepen, pepper remains vibrant, and a faint bitterness gives way to lingering toast and dark fruit finish .
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada reveres purposeful strength. This cigar is bold without show—pepper-led, textured, evolving. Its thoughtful blend—especially the Corojo 2012 inclusion—signals craftsmanship and narrative. It’s the kind of smoke that respects milestones and fortifies reflection.