Description
Put‑In‑Bay Cigar Ambassador Maduro
Size: Robusto (5″ × 50)
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Maduro (all-natural, not boiled or dyed)
Binder: Brazilian Cubra
Fillers: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian long‑fillers
Flavor Notes: Creamy leather, espresso, cocoa, mild baking spice, earth, gentle black pepper
Pairing Notes: Dark roast coffee, aged rum, porter, chocolate truffles
Manufacturer: Kilner Boutique Factory (Tamboril, Dominican Republic) for Great Lakes Tobacconist (Put‑In‑Bay)
Privada Storytelling
The Ambassador Maduro is a tribute to the ambassador of the Great Lakes Tobacconist brand—Richard Warren—and embodies the spirit of camaraderie and craftsmanship from Put‑In‑Bay. Blended personally for the island and rolled by Kilner Boutique Factory, it represents local pride meeting international tobacco artistry. This cigar is a bridge between community and connoisseurship, offering both approachability and depth.
Flavor Journey
First third: Shows creamy leather and light espresso, framed with understated earthiness. A subtle baking spice edge emerges without overwhelming.
Mid-smoke: Cocoa and mild java notes join, with a warming black pepper undertone that adds dimension. The smoke remains silky and balanced.
Final third: Earth deepens, leather reappears, and cigar closes with a cocoa-espresso backbone and a gracefully mellow finish.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This blend checks all the Privada boxes: small‑batch production, personal narrative, boutique craftsmanship, and a refined Maduro profile. Limited to local availability and crafted under Richard Warren’s oversight, it’s a gem of terroir-based storytelling tightly wrapped in consistency and flavor.