Description
J.C. Newman Perla del Mar Shade
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Shapes Available: Corona Gorda 5 ½″ × 46, Robusto 4 ¾″ × 52, Toro 6 ¼″ × 54, Double Toro 6″ × 60, Short Robusto 3 ¾″ × 56
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
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Binder: Nicaraguan aged leaf
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Fillers: Nicaraguan long-leaf tobaccos from Pueblo Nuevo, La Reina, Condega, Jalapa
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Strength: Mild to Medium
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Flavor Notes:
Cream, toasted almond, nutmeg, café con leche, light spice, cedar, subtle citrus, earthy undertones
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Pairing Notes:
Cappuccino, almond biscotti, honeyed pastry, Earl Grey tea, light sparkling wine, vanilla panna cotta
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Manufacturer: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. (PENSA factory, Nicaragua)
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Format: Box-pressed robusto-style shape across multiple sizes
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Release: Revived classic “Pearl of the Sea” brand with modern Connecticut Shade expression; consistent blend across updated packaging
Privada Storytelling
Silk-wrapped heritage
Perla del Mar Shade breathes new life into a century-old Cuban expression. Rolled in Nicaragua with aged leaf from multiple regions and dressed in silky Ecuadorian Shade wrapper, it offers a refined balance of creamy sweetness, almond, cedar, and a whisper of spice. Each box-pressed vitola invites calm indulgence—a smoke as smooth as its legacy.
This cigar is craft with coherence—a celebratory nod to roots, reimagined for today.
Flavor Journey
First third: Cream and toasted almond meld with light cedar and raw nutmeg
Second third: Café con leche richness rises alongside subtle citrus and creamy undertones
Final third: Earth and cedar deepen, finishing with warm spice and mellow sweetness
Draw is smooth and open
Burn line remains even and razor-sharp
Smoke texture is velvety, balanced, and approachable
Why It Belongs in Privada
Perla del Mar Shade exemplifies Privada’s pursuit of elegant storytelling through tobacco. It honors history with aged Nicaraguan blend and connector to Cuban roots, while delivering a polished, box-pressed finish. Perfect for moments that crave reflection and approachable refinement.