Description
The Taco Bell Box – Rare Box Celebration
Size: Mixed formats (7.5×44, 6×52, 5.5×54)
Vitola: Lancero, Toro, Robusto Gordo
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano, Estelí Habano, Nicaraguan Habano
Binder: Estelí Nicaragua, Dominican Criollo, Nicaraguan Habano
Fillers: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Condega Nicaragua, Nicaraguan Habano
Flavor Notes: Honey, cedar, almond, cinnamon, red pepper, citrus, chocolate, roasted peanut, clove, cocoa, toasted bread, cream, graham cracker
Pairing Notes: Spiced rum, sweet tea with lemon, spicy margarita, Mexican hot chocolate, Old Fashioned, espresso, dark chocolate
Manufacturer: Pepsi (Boutique Collaboration), Tabacalera Estrella Fugaz, AJ Fernández (Tabacalera Annex, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The Taco Bell Box is Privada’s way of reliving February 2025’s Rare Box — a trio of unforgettable smokes now re-released in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Bold, playful, and crafted by some of the most respected factories in the world, this box takes its cues from cultural icons while delivering serious craftsmanship. Each cigar is a unique character, a dish in a multi-course meal, served the Privada way.
From the cola-inspired Pepsi Lancero to the fiery FIRE Sauce Toro and the indulgent Chalupa by AJ Fernández, the Taco Bell Box is about more than cigars. It’s about nostalgia, creativity, and the freedom to enjoy cigars with a sense of fun. Collect it, light it, and savor it — because boxes like this don’t come around often.
Flavor Journey
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Pepsi (7.5×44 Lancero, Aged 3 Years): Opens with honey, cedar, sunflower seed, and almond before bursting into red pepper, cherry, and lemon-lime, finishing with cream, tangy lime, and graham. Cola syrup and vanilla notes echo throughout.
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FIRE Sauce (6×52 Toro, Aged 4 Years): Starts bold with black pepper, cedar, clove, and chocolate, transitions into candied orange peel, cherry, and citrus zest, finishing with roasted peanut, fruit sweetness, and cream. Cayenne pepper foot for an extra spark.
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The Chalupa (5.5×54, Aged 4 Years): Richly balanced with red pepper, cedar, sea salt, and honey at first light, evolving into syrup, almond, citrus, and cocoa, ending with clove, cream, toasted bread, and lime. Smooth leather and cocoa cold draw.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This collection exemplifies what Privada does best: blending culture with craftsmanship, fun with finesse. By reimagining Rare Box as a playful, taco-inspired trio, Privada shows the world that great cigars don’t have to be stiff or predictable. They can be whimsical, nostalgic, and deeply collectible while still delivering world-class quality.