Description
Niagara Robusto
Size: 5″ × 52
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca
Binder: Dominican
Fillers: Dominican and Brazilian
Flavor Notes: Cedar, creamy coffee, milk chocolate, light baking spice, toasted nut, hay, mellow black pepper
Pairing Notes: Cold brew coffee, milk stout, honey wheat ale, chocolate-covered almonds
Manufacturer: Kilner Boutique Factory (Tamboril, Dominican Republic) for Great Lakes Tobacconist
Privada Storytelling
The Niagara Robusto is a cigar you don’t stumble upon by accident—it finds you. Handcrafted in Tamboril for the Great Lakes Tobacconist, this blend represents local heritage wrapped in international flavor. Inspired by the strength and serenity of the Great Lakes region, this cigar blends Dominican finesse with Brazilian depth to create something both familiar and quietly original.
It’s the kind of cigar you light when the sky’s gone golden-orange over Lake Erie, when stories get a little louder and the night starts stretching out in all directions. This is not a loud blend. It’s introspective, mellow, and steady—made to pair with stories, sunsets, and porch rail reflections.
Flavor Journey
First third: A soft open of cedar and hay, with a gentle pepper zing on the retrohale. Creamy coffee and toasted nut begin to form the core profile.
Mid-smoke: Milk chocolate and light baking spice add texture. Pepper fades as a honeyed nut character smooths the middle third. Draw stays easy and burn line remains clean.
Final third: The spice and cedar return gently, with a warming finish. Hints of leather and dry cocoa powder close the experience with balance and restraint.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar is everything boutique should be—small-batch, narrative-rich, and grounded in place. It’s not about prestige. It’s about pride. Niagara Robusto represents a tobacconist’s dream turned reality, executed with care in a respected Dominican factory. It’s a cigar for thinkers, collectors, and locals who know that some of the best stories begin quietly.