Description
Kristoff Privada Cigar Club Exclusive Lancero 2019 AKA The 50 Shades Aged 4+ Years
Size: 7 1/2×40
Vitola: Lancero
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Undisclosed
Fillers: Undisclosed (Dominican/Nicaraguan origin likely)
Flavor Notes: White and red pepper, bread, florals, cocoa bean, chocolate bread, fennel, celery salt, caramelized sugar, salted peanuts, tart lime zest, oak, corn chips, vanilla soda, dried fruits
Pairing Notes: Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, root beer, lager, pilsner, bourbon, Speyside Scotch (Glenlivet 12 or 18), iced coffee with cream, flan, ice cream sundaes, peanut butter desserts, raisins, dates, mild cheeses, blueberries and blueberry cheese
Manufacturer: Kristoff Cigars
Privada Storytelling
Back in 2019, Broadleaf was scarce, expensive, and elusive for smaller boutique brands. Everyone was talking about how few could afford to use it—so naturally, Privada stepped up and demanded it. Partnering with Kristoff, a brand already admired for its rustic authenticity and bold blends, we asked them for two things: Broadleaf and a lancero. The result was this stunning exclusive, a cigar affectionately nicknamed “The 50 Shades” for its dynamic range and complex interplay of flavors.
This wasn’t just another collab—it was a mission to create a finisher cigar, a smoke designed to end the night with power, structure, and unforgettable flavor. Aged for over four years now, it has reached a maturity that balances the raw intensity of Broadleaf with finesse. It’s bread-heavy, spice-driven, and layered with a finish as long as a great wine. If the first Kristoff Privada collab proved the partnership worked, this lancero cemented it. And now, with age, it has become something entirely its own.
Flavor Journey
First Third: A blast of white pepper erupts before mellowing into red pepper, bread crust, florals, cocoa bean, and herbal notes like dried fennel and parsley. Smoke is creamy but leaves a dry, tannic finish.
Second Third: Charred cedar and charcoal arrive alongside chocolate bread, celery salt, and roasted fennel. Vanilla Dr. Pepper sweetness appears with salted peanuts on the retrohale. Bread fades slightly as florals intensify.
Final Third: Sweet-tart balance defines the finale—lime zest, caramelized sugar, charred oak, salted nuts, chocolate bread, dried fruits, and a subtle vinegar zing. Finishes dry, tannic, and commanding, with lingering pepper and florals.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Because Privada takes risks. At a time when Broadleaf was becoming a luxury out of reach for smaller brands, we made it happen. Because Privada believes in the artistry of lancero vitolas, even when the mainstream ignores them. And because Privada cigars are meant to finish the night strong, giving members access to blends designed to showcase everything the leaf can offer. This lancero isn’t just a cigar—it’s proof of how influence, persistence, and passion bring impossible projects to life.
