Description
The Persian Rug Aged 2+ Years
Size: 7×40
Vitola: Lancero
Wrapper: Costa Rican
Binder: Costa Rican
Fillers: Costa Rican
Flavor Notes: Leather, raspberry, Spanish cedar, cream, sarsaparilla root, candied fruit, strawberry laffy taffy, herbs, charcoal
Pairing Notes: Peach Snapple, chocolate-covered cherries, bourbon, scotch, French toast, craisins, root beer or sarsaparilla, strawberry Laffy Taffy an hour beforehand, blackened seafood, shrimp scampi, Coca-Cola, root beer float
Manufacturer: Undisclosed Factory, Costa Rica
Privada Storytelling
Sometimes chaos leads to creation. A few months back, our site was hacked. The attackers rerouted visitors to a Persian rug store—this exact rug, in fact, is what inspired the band. Instead of being bitter, we decided to embrace it. This is Privada: turning lemons into lemonade, or in this case, rugs into cigars.
The Persian Rug isn’t just a name—it’s a memory of resilience woven into one of the most complex cigars we’ve ever put out. Crafted in Costa Rica at a factory we cannot disclose, this Lancero is built on rare Costa Rican tobaccos with something extra hidden in the blend. It is already gaining attention online and is destined to be one of the hottest cigars of the year. Hackers might have tried to stop us, but instead they gave us the inspiration for a masterpiece.
Flavor Journey
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First Third: Bursts open with leather, raspberry, Spanish cedar, cream, Craisin, and sarsaparilla root. A hint of black pepper rounds out the smoke.
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Second Third: Freeze-dried raspberries and tart cranberries return, layered over cedar and shifting into an oaky finish. Pepper softens into a refined white pepper while strawberry Laffy Taffy notes emerge playfully.
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Final Third: Fruits intensify into candied sweetness, balanced by thyme, charcoal, and a syrupy smoke texture. Black pepper strengthens on the finish, closing out a cigar that is as bold as it is unforgettable.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar is proof of why Privada exists. We take setbacks, accidents, and forgotten stock and turn them into stories, legends, and rare smoking experiences. The Persian Rug isn’t just another release—it’s a symbol of the community, the fight, and the artistry that defines Privada. It’s a Costa Rican gem with a flavor profile that will leave collectors chasing it for years to come.