Description
HVC Selección No. 1 Natural
Size: Poderosos (6″ × 54), Short Robusto (4½″ × 52), Esenciales (5⅝″ × 46)
Vitola: Parejo
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano ’92
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa)
Strength/Body: Medium to medium‑full
Flavor Notes:
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Rich natural tobacco sweetness
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Earth and cedar wood tones
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Mixed black and red pepper spice
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Hints of fruit and coffee
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Subtle nutmeg and leather undertones
Pairing Notes: Dark coffee, aged rum, nut brown ale, baking spice pastry
Manufacturer: HVC Cigars (Fábrica de Tabacos HVC S.A., Estelí, Nicaragua; founded by Reinier Lorenzo)
Privada Storytelling
From Cuban Roots to Nicaraguan Craft
HVC Selección No. 1 Natural marks a milestone as one of the first cigars produced in Reinier Lorenzo’s new factory. It builds upon the original maduro version by showcasing a silky Ecuador Habano ’92 wrapper over a robust Nicaraguan core. The intention was to refine a bold blend into something smoother, elegant, and rooted in tobacco purity. It’s a homecoming–homage blend that speaks of legacy, craft, and place.
Flavor Journey
First third: Rich tobacco and earth dominate with cedar and mixed pepper aroma
Middle third: Earth deepens, pepper picks up alongside lingering fruit and coffee notes
Final third: Strength holds steady, natural tobacco bittersweetness remains, leather and cedar round the finish
Why It Belongs in Privada
This blend embodies refinement—bold roots transformed by intention. It's not about flash; it’s about evolution. HVC took its debut factory blend and softened its edges without losing its soul. The result is a bold, balanced smoke that rewards attention but never overstates. That purposeful transformation matches Privada's philosophy.