Description
Size: 6.1 × 52
Vitola: Torpedo (No. 2, Box-Pressed)
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Jalapa, Condega, and Ometepe)
Flavor Notes: Espresso, dark cocoa, cedar, leather, baking spice, black pepper, earth, and a natural molasses sweetness
Pairing Notes: Espresso, añejo rum, bold cabernet sauvignon, or peaty Scotch
Manufacturer: AJ Fernandez for Altadis U.S.A. (San Lotano Factory, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua BP No. 2 is a modern reinterpretation of one of the most iconic vitolas in the Montecristo portfolio. Known for its legendary No. 2 Torpedo shape, Montecristo entrusted AJ Fernandez to craft an all-Nicaraguan tribute worthy of the anniversary name. The result is a box-pressed masterpiece that marries tradition with modern power.
Draped in a rich Nicaraguan wrapper and loaded with tobaccos from Estelí, Jalapa, Condega, and Ometepe, this cigar balances raw strength with layered elegance. The tapered head intensifies the draw, sharpening every note of espresso, cocoa, and spice, making this a No. 2 unlike any before it — darker, bolder, and unapologetically Nicaraguan.
Flavor Journey
The first third begins with a peppery espresso blast, quickly supported by cocoa and cedar. As the burn progresses, leather and baking spice build in complexity, with a subtle molasses sweetness weaving through. Midway, the Ometepe leaf adds volcanic depth, while the tapered head focuses the smoke, sharpening the pepper and chocolate notes. The final third crescendos with spice, espresso, and earth, leaving a long, resonant finish.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada exists to showcase cigars that define eras and artisanship. The 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua BP No. 2 belongs because it unites Montecristo’s most iconic shape with AJ Fernandez’s bold blending style. It’s a cigar that connects the elegance of the Montecristo legacy to the intensity of Nicaraguan terroir — a true modern classic.
Production Notes
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Crafted at AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano factory in Nicaragua.
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100% Nicaraguan puro featuring all four major regions: Estelí, Jalapa, Condega, Ometepe.
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Box-pressed Torpedo vitola sharpens complexity and flavor delivery.
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Released as part of the 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua line honoring Montecristo’s founding.
Highlights
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Iconic No. 2 Torpedo shape reimagined in Nicaraguan tobacco.
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AJ Fernandez collaboration blending legacy and modernity.
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Rich profile of espresso, cocoa, leather, and spice.
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Box-pressed construction delivers focus and balance.
