Description
Southern Draw Kudzu Oscuro
Size: Robusto (5½″ × 54), Toro (6″ × 52), Gordo (6½″ × 60), Perfecto, Lancero
Vitola: Parejo (box‑pressed; some limited figurado sizes available)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cuban‑seed Habano Oscuro (double‑fermented)
Binder: Nicaraguan (Ometepe)
Fillers: Nicaraguan long‑fillers (Cuban‑seed)
Flavor Notes: Black pepper, cedar, dark chocolate, espresso, toffee, molasses, roasted nuts, cocoa, malty sweetness
Pairing Notes: IPA/porter beer, aged bourbon or rum, peaty Scotch, dark-roast coffee, dark chocolate desserts
Manufacturer: Southern Draw Cigars (produced at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
Kudzu Oscuro is a bold statement from Southern Draw and AJ Fernandez, built around a rich, oily Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. It was crafted to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with craft brews and strong spirits, bringing depth and warmth without restraint. In Privada’s collection, it’s the cigar for moments that demand presence—when comfort meets intensity, and tradition meets edge.
Flavor Journey
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First third: Opens with a strong black-pepper blast and creamy cedar. Hints of dark chocolate, espresso, and malty sweetness emerge early.
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Mid‑smoke: Expands into roasted nuts, toffee, and molasses atop a backbone of earth and cocoa. Cedar and pepper remain present but balanced.
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Final third: Dark coffee and spice deepen, finishing with lingering pepper, wood, and dark chocolate bitters.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada seeks cigars that make purposeful statements—and Kudzu Oscuro delivers that with flair. It’s full-bodied, yet approachable; intense without overwhelming complexity. Its bold, consistent profile rewards focus and cultivates presence—no distractions, just character.