Description
Pichardo Clasico Maduro
Size: Box‑Pressed Toro (6½″ × 50)
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro
Binder/Fillers: Nicaraguan (Habano binder, Nicaraguan fillers)
Flavor Notes: Mocha/coffee, earth, mineral, dark fruit (raisin), buttered cornbread, wood, white pepper, cocoa, leather
Pairing Notes: Medium roast coffee, aged rum, dark porter, nutty dessert
Manufacturer: Originally Pichardo (ACE Prime), now Tiago Cigars, produced at Tabacalera Pichardo in Estelí, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
Strength in Simplicity
The Clasico Maduro wraps rich Brazilian heritage in a balanced Nicaraguan core. It’s medium–full and unapologetically bold, but there's elegance beneath the weight: buttered cornbread sweetness, mocha warmth, earth and mineral depth. Each puff is a measured step—a confident, mature dialogue between strength and restraint.
Flavor Journey
First Third: Mocha and espresso lead, set on an earthy base with hints of wood and white pepper
Second Third: Coffee sweetness recedes slightly; earth, wood mineral, pepper, dark fruit emerge
Final Third: Mocha/coffee returns, layered with mineral earth and cocoa; finish is clean, medium–full, warming
Why It Belongs in Privada
It stands for thoughtful boldness. The Clasico Maduro isn’t flashy—it doesn’t need to be. It’s a structured, layered smoke that invites attention without screaming. That clarity of character, paired with reliable construction and progression, aligns perfectly with Privada’s ethos: smoke that speaks softly but meaningfully.