Description
Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll
Size: Toro (6″ × 54), Churchill (7″ × 52)
Vitola: Parejo
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf barrel-aged in Flint Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon French oak casks
Fillers: Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Olor and Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Jalapa
Strength/Body: Medium strength, medium to medium-plus body
Flavor Notes:
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Toasted oak and dry wood
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Creamy vanilla and light buttered bread
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White pepper and black pepper spice
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Earthy cedar with barnyard depth
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Subtle notes of sourdough and fruit hints
Pairing Notes: Chardonnay or sparkling wine, light single‑malt Scotch, vanilla latte, almond biscotti
Manufacturer: Macanudo (General Cigar Co.) made at General Cigar Dominicana
Privada Storytelling
A Toast to Barrel-Aged Harmony
This cigar celebrates the marriage of Napa Valley craftsmanship and Dominican tradition. The barrel-aged binder aged in Flint Knoll Cabernet casks adds warmth and toast—like a subtle wine whisper beneath classic Macanudo comfort. Each puff offers familiarity draped in nuance. Steeped in both terroirs, this smoke invites reflection and refinement—a Quiet luxury in Privada fashion.
Flavor Journey
First third: Creamy bread and vanilla rest over toasted oak and mild white‑pepper spice
Middle third: Dryer wood and cedar emerge with faint barnyard earth and occasional black pepper bite
Final third: Toasted sourdough notes deepen alongside pepper warmth and lingering creaminess
Why It Belongs in Privada
It delivers Macanudo’s familiar elegance while introducing barrel-aged depth with grace. No showmanship—just purposeful layering, balance, and thoughtful flavor. A cigar that bridges tradition and subtle innovation, suitable for steady introspection. That’s Privada curated.