Description
Mi Querida Triqui Traca
Size & Vitolas: No. 448 (4″ × 48), No. 552 (5″ × 52), No. 648 (6″ × 48), No. 652 (6″ × 52), No. 764 (7″ × 64)
Vitola: Parejo (traditional rounded shape; some robusto/torpedo in limited runs)
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 Dark Corona
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Dominican ligero, Nicaraguan long-fillers, plus rare high‑octane DR ligero
Flavor Notes: Earth, dark chocolate, espresso, black/red pepper, leather, cocoa powder, salami-like savory spice, roasted nuts, barnyard, cinnamon, citrus, clay, creamy tobacco
Pairing Notes: Bold coffee, aged bourbon/rye, porter or stout beer, dark chocolate desserts, cinnamon pastry
Manufacturer: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (Steve Saka), rolled at NACSA factory, Estelí, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
Named after powerful Nicaraguan firecrackers (“triqui traca”), this is Steve Saka’s anthem to bold execution and flavor intensity. It builds on the core Mi Querida blend, upgrading to rarer Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 dark wrappers and adding Dominican ligero for a denser, more combustible experience. In Privada’s lineup, it’s the raw dynamite—mellow underbelly, unrestrained spirit, and a ritual-worthy smoke from start to finish.
Flavor Journey
Mi Querida Triqui Traca follows a powerful arc: it ignites with bright white pepper, earthy clay, and savory salami notes that set the tone. Mid‑smoke deepens into dark chocolate, espresso, roasted nuts, leather, and barnyard, picking up cocoa and cinnamon warmth. The final third intensifies with red chili pepper zing, mocha dryness, earth, and a clean, lingering finish. It generally smokes medium to full in strength and body, exceeding expectations given some compact sizes.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada celebrates cigars that punch hard without reckless abandon—and Triqui Traca strikes that balance perfectly. With muscular flavor stacked upon masterful construction, it rewards immersive focus while remaining polished and approachable. It’s designed to command attention at any gathering—or in quiet reflection.