Description
StillWell Star Navy No. 1056
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Size: 6″ × 52 Toro
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro
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Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro
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Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers blended with pipe tobaccos—Red and Golden Virginias, Orientals, Latakia, and a hint of “naval rations” rum-aged crumble cake
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Strength: Medium
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Flavor Notes:
Leather, roasted nuts, caramel, bittersweet chocolate, mesquite smoke, peaty notes, cedar, pepper spice, dried fruit sweetness
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Pairing Notes:
Barrel-aged rum, peated Scotch, espresso, dark stout, molasses-rich bourbon
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Manufacturer: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (blender Steve Saka with Cornell & Diehl collaboration), produced at Joya de Nicaragua factory in Estelí
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Release: Regular-production StillWell Star line debuting December 2021; recognized in media as Cigar of the Year contender and praised for its smooth and layered profile
Privada Storytelling
When Cigar Meets Naval Pipe Heritage
The Navy No. 1056 is a seaborne odyssey of flavor—a cigar steeped in the traditions of both cigar and pipe. The blend weaves a tapestry from aged pipe tobaccos and premium Nicaraguan leaf, preserving each component’s identity. Drawn from the depths of aged rum-soaked Latakia and Virginia crumble cakes, it reflects Steve Saka’s homage to the regimen of naval pipe smokers, transported in cigar form. Each puff evokes smoky decks, fragrant rum barrels, and the closeness of layered craft.
Flavor Journey
First third: Opens with smooth leather and roasted nuts, draped in mesquite smoke and caramel sweetness
Middle third: Cedar, peaty richness, and bittersweet chocolate unfold, underscored by dried fruit and pepper spice
Final third: Leather deepens alongside oak, spice, and lingering smoke; closure leaves long-lasting cedar and sweet dryness
Execution remains balanced: draw smooth, burn clean, smoke rich and aromatic
Why It Belongs in Privada
Navy No. 1056 sits at the convergence of tradition and innovation. Its layered narrative, rooted in naval pipe tobacco heritage and transmuted through Nicaraguan craftsmanship, perfectly aligns with Privada’s values. It’s ceremonial yet accessible—a medium bodied voyage that rewards reflection and offers coherence in complexity.