Description
Southern Draw Cedrus Hogan
Size: 5.5 × 52
Vitola: Belicoso Fino
Wrapper: Besuki TBN (Indonesia)
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano 2000
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Criollo 98 and Corojo 99 from Estelí, Jalapa, and Quilalí)
Flavor Notes: Dried fig, sandalwood, green tea, black pepper, leather, citrus peel, cardamom, gingerbread, honeyed cedar, nutmeg
Pairing Notes: Jasmine green tea, spiced rum, ginger ale, rye whiskey, fig preserves, almond biscotti, honeyed baklava, wheat beer
Manufacturer: Southern Draw Cigars; produced at AJ Fernandez Cigars, Estelí, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
The Cedrus Hogan isn’t just a cigar—it’s a dedication. Named for Phil and Shelly Hogan, longtime supporters of the Southern Draw mission, this blend is a tribute to loyalty, legacy, and strength in quiet places. It’s the rare kind of release that speaks softly but smokes with gravity. For Privada, this is a perfect storm: an Indonesian Besuki wrapper rarely seen in this refinement, married to AJ Fernandez precision and the heart of a family-run brand. It’s botanical, bold, and deeply intentional—like a sacred grove hidden behind a monastery door.
Flavor Journey
The first draws bloom with sandalwood, dried fig, and a touch of green tea. A peppery kick emerges on the retrohale, balancing the sweeter cedar and honey notes. The core develops complexity—citrus oils, gingerbread spice, and subtle floral tannins. Mid-smoke, the profile deepens into earth, leather, and baking spice, with nutmeg and cardamom taking center stage. The final stretch is long and contemplative—aromatic wood, toasted nut, and a silky minerality that lingers past the last puff.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Because Privada is about storytelling, and the Cedrus Hogan is a living tribute. This cigar captures the depth of gratitude and the complexity of rare tobaccos wrapped in an unexpected silhouette. It’s a lesson in harmony—flavor, meaning, and purpose in one slow-burning message. For those who appreciate boutique craftsmanship wrapped in reverence, this is more than a cigar—it’s a monument in smoke.