Description
Jochy Blanco The Bon Aged 3+ Years
Size: 5×50 Robusto
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Dominican Corona (Jacagua)
Fillers: Dominican Seco Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98 Ligero, Olor Dominicano (½ leaf)
Flavor Notes: Cinnamon sugar, pastry dough, sweet icing, cedar, baking spice, cream, toasted bread
Pairing Notes: Cappuccino with cinnamon, churros, apple pie, spiced rum, cinnamon rolls, café con leche, eggnog, espresso with biscotti, bourbon cream liqueur
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Palma (Blended by Jochy Blanco)
Privada Storytelling
Few blenders carry the gravitas of Jochy Blanco. At the helm of Tabacalera Palma, his reputation has been built on consistency, elegance, and a deep understanding of Dominican tobacco. But every once in a while, a project emerges that feels more like indulgence than obligation. The Bon, known within Privada as Cigabon, is exactly that—a cigar designed to taste like a pastry pulled fresh from the oven.
Released in February 2021 through the LCA and now aged over 3 years, The Bon has transformed into something richer and more refined. Originally created to mimic the sweetness of a cinnamon roll, time has given it layers of cedar, cream, and nuance that sit atop the base of sugary pastry notes. It remains fun and whimsical, but aging has elevated it into something elegant—a true dessert cigar with Dominican roots.
Flavor Journey
First Third: Opens with cinnamon sugar, sweet dough, and creamy icing, reminiscent of a fresh pastry. A touch of cedar and baking spice rounds out the profile, while the retrohale carries a buttery sweetness.
Second Third: The cigar deepens into toasted bread, warm spice, and vanilla cream, with the cinnamon note softening into a mellow background sweetness. Hints of cedar and nuttiness enter, creating balance.
Final Third: Evolves into a creamier, more savory profile, with toasted oak, cinnamon, and lingering sugar notes. The retrohale finishes with a clean balance of spice and sweetness, evoking the last bite of a perfectly glazed cinnamon roll.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada doesn’t chase gimmicks—it curates experiences. The Bon is a shining example of how cigars can surprise, delight, and still honor tradition. In the hands of Jochy Blanco, this playful idea became a serious blend, one that demonstrates how Dominican craftsmanship can reinterpret flavors usually reserved for dessert. With over 3 years of aging, this is no longer just a clever experiment—it’s a masterclass in balance and imagination.