Kafie 1901 Cigars Culebra
Size: 6″ × 38 (each individual panetela; sold as a twisted trio)
Vitola: Culebra (three panetelas twisted together in traditional Cuban fashion)
Wrapper: Varies by release (typically Honduran Habano, Connecticut, or Maduro options)
Binder: Honduran
Fillers: Honduran and Nicaraguan long-fillers
Flavor Notes: Depending on wrapper – notes include cedar, cocoa, black pepper, sweet earth, nutmeg, floral spice, caramel, and leather
Pairing Notes: Dark roast coffee, spiced rum, toasted almonds, chai tea, aged rum, chocolate-covered figs
Manufacturer: Kafie 1901 Cigars (produced at La Aurora Cigar Factory, Dominican Republic)
Privada Storytelling
A cigar shaped like a twisted rope. A trio of panetelas tied together in tradition and rebellion. The Kafie 1901 Culebra is not just a smoke—it’s a conversation starter. Originally a symbol of factory craftsmanship and smuggler’s ingenuity, the culebra format once served as both quality control and factory stash. Dr. Gaby Kafie resurrected this rare vitola to honor that legacy and offer something bold, nostalgic, and just plain fun. Each stick in the braid can be smoked solo or shared. In Privada, this is the ultimate ritual cigar—tied in history, untwisted with friends, and smoked with purpose.
Flavor Journey
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First third: Opens with a concentrated core of cedar and spice. Smaller ring gauge delivers focused flavors with early intensity.
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Mid-smoke: Wrapper-specific notes emerge—Habano brings pepper and toast, Maduro shows cocoa and molasses, Connecticut glows with cream and vanilla.
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Final third: Smooth transitions into earthy sweetness, floral notes, and lingering pepper depending on the wrapper used.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada is about honoring the past while creating something new—and Kafie’s Culebra is the perfect example. It pays tribute to a classic Cuban format rarely seen today, while delivering modern boutique flavor and craftsmanship. Whether smoked solo or unraveled and shared with a crew, it represents the community, tradition, and character that make Privada more than just a cigar club. It's the kind of piece you collect, gift, and remember.