Description
The Little Fire by Tabacalera Guardabarranco Aged 2 Years
Size: 5×50
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Nicaraguan San Andrés Seed Maduro
Binder: Estelí Habano
Fillers: Jalapa & Condega, Nicaragua
Flavor Notes: Red pepper cream, oak, leather, chocolate, barnyard floral
Pairing Notes: High-proof whiskey, dark chocolate, vanilla ice cream, white chocolate, vanilla birthday cake
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Guardabarranco (Estelí, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The Little Fire — or fuego pequeño — lives up to its name. Born in the bustling heart of Estelí, Nicaragua at Tabacalera Guardabarranco, makers of the famed Gilligan Golf cigar, this robusto is not for the timid. It’s an unflinching smoke that channels the fiery soul of Estelí’s tobacco culture: bold, uncompromising, and relentless.
These cigars tell a story of survival and passion, forged in a region where fierce competition and hardship are as much a part of the soil as the tobacco itself. Aged two years to round its edges without softening its fire, this cigar remains a statement of power and persistence. For those who crave intensity — for those who enjoy dancing with the flame — The Little Fire was made for you.
Flavor Journey
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First Third: A full assault of red pepper cream collides with oak and leather, backed by chocolate undertones. The retrohale? A punishing red pepper blast — fiery and unapologetic.
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Second Third: Spice intensifies with red pepper and leather commanding the stage, while oak holds steady beneath. Retrohaling here is daring — it’s pure heat.
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Final Third: The profile smooths slightly, blending red pepper, oak, leather, and lingering chocolate into a bold, contemplative finish. The spice lingers long after the final puff.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada celebrates stories — and The Little Fire is one of resilience. With its unapologetic strength and uncompromising flavor, it reflects the raw energy of Estelí, where cigarmaking is as much about grit as it is about craft. This cigar belongs in Privada because it reminds us that great tobacco doesn’t just taste good — it tells the truth about where it comes from.