Description
Pichardo Reserva Familiar San Andrés
Sizes: Toro (6″ × 52), Corona Gorda (5⅝″ × 46)
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers (Estelí, Jalapa, Ometepe) and occasional Dominican accents
Strength/Body: Medium to medium‑full
Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, earth, baker’s spice, walnut, citrus, caramel popcorn, cinnamon-toast warmth
Pairing Notes: Café con leche, dark rum, rich porter, aged Dominican rum, cinnamon‑spiced pastry
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Pichardo (Ace Prime), Nicaragua – a tribute blending 150 years of Pichardo family tobacco legacy
Privada Storytelling
Earth Meets Heritage
Standing at the intersection of old-world depth and new-world finesse, the San Andrés Maduro wrapper delivers that classic rustic richness while nodding to a seasoned tobacco heritage. This isn’t just another medium-bodied Pichardo—it’s a family narrative told through bold cocoa, burning cedar, and a soft spice embrace. It’s smart, soulful, and subtly commanding—the kind of cigar that anchors a thoughtful evening or rounds out a meaningful conversation.
Flavor Journey
First Third: Rich cocoa and espresso with hints of cedar and cayenne, backed by floral sweetness
Middle Third: Earth and baker’s spice deepen; walnut and citrus peel emerge, caramel‑popcorn sweetness flickers in the retrohale
Final Third: Cedar-forward finish with persistent spice, earth, and dark chocolate—creamy, warming, and pleasantly long-lasting
Why It Belongs in Privada
This is a cigar built for reflection, not performance. It layers bold and nuanced flavors without overpowering—just like Privada’s philosophy. It celebrates both lineage and craft, offering a rich yet approachable expression of Maduro that’s equally home on the patio or the study desk. Fans who appreciate structured elegance will find it right at home in the collection.