Description
HVC Edición Especial 2018 Toro
Size: 6″ × 52 (Toro)
Vitola: Toro (rounded)
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 (Jalapa)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Estelí)
Flavor Notes: Almond, red pepper, sweet cedar, cream, toasted cinnamon, citrus zest, floral earth, cocoa
Pairing Notes: Café con leche, spiced rum, almond croissant, honeyed black tea, orange peel chocolate
Manufacturer: HVC Cigars (produced at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. - TABSA, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The HVC Edición Especial 2018 Toro is Reinier Lorenzo’s love letter to Cuba by way of Nicaragua. Built entirely from Aganorsa-grown tobaccos, this blend showcases Corojo 99 in a starring role—fragrant, spicy, and luxuriously complex. Released as a celebration of HVC’s momentum and blending evolution, this Toro burns like a sunrise over Havana rooftops: warm, vibrant, and alive with tradition. In Privada, this cigar stands as a marker of intention—proof that boutique doesn’t mean trendy; it means thoughtful. It’s what you light when you want flavor, structure, and soul, all in one slow-burning ritual.
Flavor Journey
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First third: Opens with creamy almond, soft red pepper, and sweet cedar. The retrohale offers citrus blossom and gentle spice.
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Mid-smoke: Cinnamon toast and honey weave into an earthy base. The texture is smooth and evolving with every puff.
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Final third: Cedar darkens, pepper returns, and floral cocoa brings a subtle finish of complexity and warmth.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar shows what happens when boutique blending meets Cuban tradition and Nicaraguan terroir. Edición Especial 2018 doesn’t chase trends—it builds legacy. It’s the kind of blend that deepens your appreciation for craft cigars without needing to shout. For Privada, this is a cornerstone. A cigar that bridges old world roots and new world execution with class, flavor, and purpose.