Description
La Jugada Habano – Aged 5 Years
Size: 6″ × 50 ring gauge (Corona Gorda), also available in Maduro Toro
Vitola: Parejo
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (aged 5 years, silky brown sheen)
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers (Estelí & Condega), Dominican ligero accents
Flavor Notes: Toasted oak, honeyed leather, cinnamon spice, roasted cashew, sweet tobacco, creamy cedar
Pairing Notes: Bourbon old-fashioned, honey milk stout, aged white rum, almond biscotti
Manufacturer: La Jugada Cigars (Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The La Jugada Habano – Aged 5 Years is a tribute to measured progress—a cigar matured to balance youthful vigor with seasoned depth. Its five-year-aged habano wrapper brings character without obscuring the vibrancy of the fillers, offering a refined bridge between fresh-harvest authenticity and aged complexity.
Light this during a thoughtful pause—sunset on the porch or that late evening pause before bed. It’s not a bombshell; it’s a steady companion. The flavors unfold deliberately: leather, honey, and oak weaving with warm spice. There’s time to register each note and appreciate how they interact. It’s a slow game well played.
In the Privada collection, this cigar stands for intentionality. It celebrates subtle evolution rather than explosive transformation. It asks you to savor process. It’s the smoke you return to, again and again, to witness how things settle when left to time.
Flavor Journey
First third: Silky leather and toasted oak introduce a gentle sweetness. Cinnamon spice glimmers at the edges.
Mid-smoke: Roasted cashew and creamy cedar deepen the profile. Honeyed tobacco balances warmth and richness.
Final third: Oak anchors the palate as spice and leather fade into a smooth, cinnamon-tinged finish.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada honors cigars that embody patience and subtlety. The La Jugada Habano – Aged 5 Years doesn’t shout—it suggests. It’s a nod to progress, not perfection. For those who find value in the journey, not just the destination, this cigar represents cultivation in every sense.