Description
Muestra de Saka
Size & Vitolas: Double perfecto, lancero, toro, coffin-pack formats—rare, limited batches
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano or Connecticut Broadleaf (varies by release)
Binder & Fillers: Mexican San Andrés binder; aged Nicaraguan long-fillers from Estelí, Condega, Jalapa, Ometepe (unique blends per release)
Flavor Notes: Cocoa, espresso, caramel sweetness, roasted nuts, fresh-baked bread, pepper, earth, leather, citrus zest, creamy florals—layered per release
Pairing Notes: Medium/full coffee, aged bourbon/rye, double IPA, dark chocolate desserts, nut-forward pastries, rich stouts
Manufacturer: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust — blended by Steve Saka; crafted at Joya de Nicaragua factory in Estelí
Privada Storytelling
The name says it all—Muestra, Spanish for “sample,” yet each release is anything but ordinary. These cigars are Steve Saka’s artistic playground—limited releases that push his blending edges using rare leaves and non-standard vitolas. Presented in individual cedar coffins, each stick invites you into Saka’s experimental world. In Privada’s collection, Muestra de Saka is the collectible whisper—esoteric, electric, and unforgettable.
Flavor Journey
These cigars are crafted as flavor maps. Take The Bewitched, which opens with velvety cream and caramel, moves into cedar and rich brown sugar, and evolves into a wave of hickory, pepper, leather, and lemon zest into the finish. Or try Krakatoa, which starts with medium-full cedar sweetness and salted peanuts, carries cinnamon, lemongrass, and cocoa midway, and ends in dark chocolate, espresso, creamy hay, and earthy leather wrapped in fruity retrohale. Each release is its own narrative—medium to medium-full, evolving, and layered.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada champions cigars that offer depth, intent, and personality. Muestra de Saka embodies that fully. These aren’t factory staples—they’re boutique snapshots of Saka’s creative journey. Each stick demands attention and rewards it. Whether for the collector or the contemplative smokesmith, this line is purpose-built for ritual and reverence.