Description
HVC 500 Aniversario Selectos
Size: Corona Gorda (5⅝″ × 46)
Vitola: Parejo, box-pressed-free
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 (Jalapa)
Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo/Criollo blend (Jalapa)
Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers (Estelí & Jalapa; Criollo 98 & Corojo 99)
Flavor Notes: Roasted & salted nuts, fresh bread crust, baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg), black pepper, cocoa, tangy mineral, honeyed sweetness, earth
Pairing Notes: Full-bodied coffee, aged bourbon/rye, porter or stout, nut-based desserts, cinnamon pastries
Manufacturer: HVC Cigars (Reiner Lorenzo; grown and produced with Aganorsa Leaf at Fábrica Valle de Jalapa, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
Celebrating Havana’s 500th anniversary, this Nicaraguan puro channels Cuban homage through Jalapa’s Corojo legacy. Wrapped in rich Corojo 99, it balances elegance with celebratory punch. In Privada's rotation, the Selectos is the commemorative smoke—rich in history, layered in flavor, and made for moments that matter.
Flavor Journey
The smoke opens with warm notes of roasted and salted nuts, fresh bread, and lively baking spices, gently fading into a core of cocoa, earthy mineral sweetness, and sharp black pepper. Midway, subtle honeyed layers and soft tang lend complexity, while the final third deepens into earth and cocoa with a lasting spice finish. Full-bodied, evolving, and thoughtfully balanced.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada honors cigars with bold intent and refined execution. The 500 Aniversario Selectos delivers both—heritage-driven, expertly blended, and balanced between celebration and discipline. It’s a purposeful smoke, ideal for ritual and commemoration.