Description
Size: 6 1/8 × 52
Vitola: Toro (No. 99)
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Natural
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan
Flavor Notes: Cedar, roasted nuts, espresso, cocoa, baking spice, black pepper, leather, and caramelized sweetness
Pairing Notes: Espresso, bourbon, tawny port, or medium-bodied red wine
Manufacturer: Padrón Cigars (Estelí, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The Padrón Black No. 99 Natural is the refined counterpart to the Maduro — the same unmistakable strength, aged complexity, and construction, but with the sun-grown Nicaraguan wrapper leading the way. It’s drier, woodier, and slightly brighter in profile, offering a look at how subtle wrapper shifts can completely transform a cigar’s personality.
This blend is a showcase of balance: full-bodied but nuanced, structured yet smooth. Crafted from aged tobaccos grown exclusively in Nicaragua, the No. 99 Natural delivers the earthy sophistication that has made Padrón one of the most respected names in the world. It’s the cigar for purists — those who prefer harmony to heaviness, and strength guided by precision.
Flavor Journey
The opening reveals roasted nuts, espresso, and cedar with a flicker of pepper. As the burn settles, cocoa and leather come forward, layered with toasted bread and warm baking spice. Midway, sweetness develops — caramel and spice weave through the body — before the final third crescendos with cedar, espresso, and a balanced pepper finish that lingers gracefully.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada celebrates cigars that define craftsmanship, and few brands embody that better than Padrón. The Black No. 99 Natural belongs because it offers a masterclass in balance and purity of flavor — a cigar that’s both commanding and composed. It represents the pinnacle of Padrón’s Nicaraguan legacy, where strength meets refinement in perfect equilibrium.
Production Notes
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100% Nicaraguan tobaccos aged for years before rolling.
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Sun-grown Natural wrapper offers a brighter, woodier tone.
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Crafted by the Padrón family in Estelí, Nicaragua.
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Every cigar box-pressed and aged for consistency.
Highlights
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Natural version of the acclaimed Padrón Black No. 99.
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Full-bodied yet refined with roasted nut and cedar core.
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Perfect Toro proportions for balance and depth.
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Padrón’s hallmark craftsmanship in every draw.
