Description
Size: 5.5 × 54
Vitola: Ambassador (Perfecto)
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Ecuadorian
Fillers: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and U.S. (Pennsylvania Broadleaf)
Flavor Notes: Cocoa, espresso, toasted wood, cinnamon, pepper, malt, cream, and dark molasses
Pairing Notes: Espresso, rye whiskey, vanilla porter, or dark rum
Manufacturer: La Aurora Factory (Dominican Republic)
Privada Storytelling
The Sinistro Mr. Red Ambassador takes the rebellious energy of the original Mr. Red line and translates it into a fuller, more refined performance. Rolled at the famed La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic, this 5.5 × 54 perfecto burns with personality — equal parts power and polish.
The oily San Andrés wrapper drapes over a tri-country core of Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Pennsylvania tobaccos, creating a layered smoke that shifts between sweetness and spice with every draw. “Ambassador” isn’t just a name — it’s a statement: the best of Sinistro’s craftsmanship, sent to represent the brand’s signature attitude and bold flavor philosophy.
Flavor Journey
The cigar opens with espresso and cocoa dust before a wave of black pepper and cedar rises through the retrohale. As the burn widens, toasted wood and malt create balance, while the San Andrés wrapper adds a hint of molasses. Midway, cinnamon and cream bring warmth and structure. The final third lands in rich espresso and dark chocolate territory, ending smooth, spicy, and perfectly composed.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada exists to highlight cigars that bend rules without breaking tradition, and Mr. Red Ambassador does exactly that. It captures the raw strength and swagger of Sinistro while showing how precision and aging can transform boldness into harmony. This cigar belongs in Privada because it’s rare, beautifully built, and unashamedly original — a smoke that defines modern boutique energy.
Production Notes
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Handcrafted at La Aurora, the Dominican Republic’s oldest cigar factory.
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Perfecto vitola accentuates flavor transitions and balance.
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Blend built around rich Mexican San Andrés wrapper.
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Limited production run; highly sought after among Sinistro collectors.
Highlights
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Rare 5.5 × 54 perfecto format known as “Ambassador.”
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Medium-full body with balanced sweetness and spice.
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Showcases Sinistro’s blending range and La Aurora’s craftsmanship.
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Complex transitions from espresso and cocoa to cedar and cream.
