Description
Sancho Panza Double Maduro (Updated Blend)
Size: Robusto (5″ × 50), Toro (6″ × 52), Gigante (6″ × 60)
Vitola: Parejo (box-pressed in some formats)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro (dark, oily)
Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí
Fillers: Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers
Flavor Notes: Espresso, dark chocolate, cedar, earth, roasted nuts, dried fruit, black pepper, vanilla
Pairing Notes: French roast coffee, porter beer, añejo tequila, dark chocolate truffles
Manufacturer: HATSA (Honduras) under Sancho Panza (STG/Matt Booth revamp)
Privada Storytelling
The Sancho Panza Double Maduro emerged strong in its 2022 relaunch—rebuilt by Matt Booth with STG to capture both tradition and modern craftsmanship. With a dark Oscuro Sumatra wrapper and Nicaraguan backbone, this cigar is for those who appreciate familiar richness, yet crave surprises. It’s the evening stick you reach for when conversation calls for shadows and spice.
Each draw balances warmth and depth: coffee-led up front, dark chocolate softens the mid, and peppered earth closes the palate with intent. It’s confident, unflashy, but undeniably present—just like the friend you call for late-night plans. In Privada terms, it belongs to moments that hold weight—nothing forced, everything earned.
Flavor Journey
First third: Opens with rich mocha-express espresso and earthy tobacco, rounded out by soft dried fruit and cedar notes.
Mid-smoke: Dark chocolate folds in, elevated by roasted nut undertones and a trace of vanilla sweetness.
Final third: Pepper sharpens gently, cedar and earth deepen, with a lingering chocolate finish.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada values cigars that carry legacy without pretension. The Double Maduro is both homage and evolution—honoring the brand’s past yet speaking in a bolder, richer register. It’s for the smoker who knows when depth matters and texture tells the story.