Description
Sinistro Habana Vieja
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Sizes Available: Corona 6 x 42, Lancero 7 x 40, Toro 6 x 54, Fat Robusto 4 x 58, Ambassador Perfecto, Salomon
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Vitola: Corona, Lancero, Toro, Fat Robusto, Ambassador, Salomon
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Wrapper: Aged Nicaraguan Habano
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Binder: Habana Vuelta Arriba aged over ten years
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Fillers: Dominican and Nicaraguan long fillers
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Strength: Medium to Medium Full
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Flavor Notes:
Cocoa, earth, cinnamon, toasted bread, milk sweetness, oatmeal, almond, soft red pepper
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Pairing Notes:
Espresso, toasted almond biscotti, sweet herbal tea, aged rum, oatmeal cookies
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Manufacturer: Sinistro Cigars produced at La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic
Privada Storytelling
Tradition Aged into Relevance
Habana Vieja means Old Havana and this cigar lives up to the name with the kind of richness only time can give. A Nicaraguan Habano wrapper aged nearly a decade is wrapped over a binder that has seen more than ten years of rest. The filler blend combines Dominican and Nicaraguan leaves chosen to add complexity without taking away from the smooth elegance the wrapper and binder already bring.
Off the foot it opens raw and honest with a shaggy presentation that sets the tone. The transition from exposed filler to full wrapper coverage is dramatic and intentional. Every puff tells a story of time, temperature, and terroir. The finish lingers with soft bread, cinnamon warmth, and aged sweetness that leaves your palate satisfied but curious.
This is one of those cigars where the age isn’t a marketing tool. It’s the main ingredient.
Flavor Journey
The first third starts with spice and pepper from the exposed foot then rolls into cocoa and sweet cream
The second third delivers almond, oatmeal, and warm bread with a hint of cinnamon
The final third reveals a soft red pepper heat, honeyed earth, and a round nutty finish
Burn stays clean from start to finish. The smoke production is silky and abundant. Draw is consistent and flavorful across all formats.
Why It Belongs in Privada
We don’t just chase new cigars. We chase meaningful ones. Habana Vieja is a cigar that was born from patience and built with purpose. Its age matters. Its transition matters. It belongs in every serious collection for its ability to show how time changes the language of tobacco.
This is a reflection of craftsmanship that cannot be faked. It belongs in Privada.