Description
Southern Draw Lady Killer
Size: 6.5 x 46
Vitola: Lonsdale
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Dark Habano Maduro
Binder: Corojo 99 Hybrid (Estelí)
Fillers: Viso Criollo 98 Estelí, Seco Criollo 98 Jalapa, Ligero Condega
Strength: Medium to Full
Origin: Nicaragua
Manufacturer: Southern Draw / AJ Fernandez
Flavor Notes: Earth, cocoa, black pepper, roasted nuts, natural sweetness, baking spice
Pairing Notes: Espresso, bourbon, dark rum, café mocha
Privada Storytelling
Some collaborations make sense from the moment they are announced.
Southern Draw and Privada were one of those pairings.
For years, Robert and Sharon Holt built Southern Draw into one of the most respected boutique brands in the industry. Working alongside AJ Fernandez, they produced cigars like Rose of Sharon, Jacob's Ladder, and Cedrus, each earning a loyal following among smokers who appreciated balance, complexity, and craftsmanship.
Lady Killer was their contribution to the LCA and Privada story.
Built around a vitola Southern Draw had never produced before, the 6.5 x 46 Lonsdale was created exclusively for Privada Cigar Club and the Limited Cigar Association. The thinner ring gauge allows the blend to express itself differently than many of Southern Draw's traditional releases, placing more emphasis on wrapper influence and flavor progression.
The cigar's presentation reflects its name. A double band featuring purple and green pays tribute to the Lady Killer flower, with the purple representing the bloom and the green representing the stem.
This was not simply another Southern Draw release.
It was a cigar designed specifically for the LCA audience.
Flavor Journey
The cigar opens with earth, cocoa, and natural sweetness delivered through the Ecuadorian Dark Habano Maduro wrapper. Early black pepper provides structure while remaining balanced.
As the cigar develops, roasted nuts and baking spice begin to emerge while the Criollo fillers add depth and complexity. The Lonsdale format keeps the flavors focused and evolving throughout the smoke.
The final third brings richer earth, cocoa, and lingering pepper, finishing with a balanced combination of sweetness and spice.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Because it represents two companies known for taking chances.
Southern Draw stepped outside its traditional vitola lineup, while Privada continued its mission of creating releases smokers could not find anywhere else. The result was an exclusive Lonsdale that showcased the best qualities of both companies.
Production Notes
Created exclusively for Privada Cigar Club and the Limited Cigar Association. Features an Ecuadorian Dark Habano Maduro wrapper, Corojo 99 Hybrid binder from Estelí, and fillers consisting of Viso Criollo 98 Estelí, Seco Criollo 98 Jalapa, and Ligero Condega. The 6.5 x 46 Lonsdale remains an exclusive vitola for the release.
Highlights
Exclusive 6.5 x 46 Lonsdale vitola
Southern Draw and Privada collaboration
Produced with AJ Fernandez tobaccos
Ecuadorian Dark Habano Maduro wrapper
Medium to full-bodied profile
LCA exclusive release
