Description
HVC Vieja Cosecha No. 2
Size: 6 × 52
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 (Jalapa)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Aganorsa-grown Corojo and Criollo, aged)
Flavor Notes: Honeyed toast, walnut, baking spice, dry earth, graham cracker, citrus rind, cedar, white pepper, chamomile, roasted hay
Pairing Notes: Chamomile tea, wheat beer, almond biscotti, honey-glazed chicken, vanilla rooibos, dry riesling, toasted sourdough
Manufacturer: HVC Cigars; produced at TABSA (Fábrica de Tabacos Casa Fernández), Estelí, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
The name Vieja Cosecha means "Old Harvest," and that’s exactly what this cigar delivers—a story sealed in time. Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars unearthed vintage-aged Nicaraguan tobaccos and rolled them into this ode to old-school Cuban flavor through the lens of Aganorsa’s best. There’s no rush here. Every leaf was given years to rest, breathe, and evolve before a single one was ignited. In Privada, we treasure aged elegance, and the Vieja Cosecha No. 2 is like pulling a forgotten vintage bottle from a locked cellar. You don’t rush it. You honor it.
Flavor Journey
The cigar opens with a comforting mix of honeyed toast and roasted hay. Dry cedar and a subtle citrus note introduce elegance, while white pepper tingles softly on the retrohale. The core remains nutty, balanced with graham cracker and floral chamomile. In the middle, baking spice and toasted walnut add warmth. The final third reveals earthy depth with hints of citrus rind and dry grass, ending in a mild pepper fade and aromatic wood finish. It’s a quiet, introspective ride—never loud, always graceful.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Because time is flavor. The Vieja Cosecha No. 2 is proof that aging isn’t just a marketing line—it’s a devotion to patience. In a world full of speed, this cigar slows everything down. It’s restrained, classic, and built for reflection. Privada thrives on cigars that whisper when others shout. This is the cigar you light when the room is quiet and the music’s on vinyl.