Description
Eladio Diaz Unbanded Delectados
Size: 7½×52
Vitola: Double Corona
Wrapper: Corojo Rosado 99
Binder: Barrel Aged Mexican San Andrés
Fillers: Corojo Original, HVA, Piloto Cubano, Habano 92
Flavor Notes: Molasses, dried cherry, oak, white pepper, dried fruits, cardamom, orange liqueur, pinewood sap, ripe plum, vanilla, golden raisin, cinnamon, chocolate
Pairing Notes: Aged rum, rich fruit cake, dark hot chocolate with cinnamon, or a spiced winter ale
Manufacturer: Eladio Diaz (Delectados for Privada Cigar Club)
Privada Storytelling
Eladio Diaz is a legend. For decades, he was the blending mastermind behind Davidoff, crafting some of the most celebrated cigars in modern history. After departing in 2017, he continued his journey with the rebirth of Delectados, a brand whispered about in cigar folklore and immortalized on the silver screen in James Bond films. With Privada, Eladio revives the magic—only this time, it’s unbanded.
The Unbanded Delectados is as much a statement as it is a cigar. Rolled in paper moulds, a technique once reserved for Spanish royalty, it reminds us of a time when the most precious cigars carried no band at all, meant only for those “in the know.” This release captures that timeless mystique, offering a holiday smoke steeped in tradition, luxury, and storytelling only Eladio could deliver.
Flavor Journey
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First Third: A lush entry of molasses, dried cherry, and oak. Velvety smoke carries white pepper, dried fruits, and flashes of cardamom with a kiss of orange liqueur. Pinewood sap lingers in the background, building intrigue.
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Second Third: The body swells with sugar cane sweetness and ripe plum. Vanilla threads through the retrohale, where a nostalgic candy note—like Sprees—reminds you this is Eladio at his most playful and complex.
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Final Third: A crescendo of golden raisin, white pepper, and cinnamon. The smoke turns chocolatey and creamy, blending seamlessly with fruitcake-like layers of spice, sweetness, and oak. A true holiday feast for the palate.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada thrives on exclusivity, history, and authenticity—and the Unbanded Delectados is all three. This is Eladio Diaz at his most personal, crafting something that transcends a cigar and becomes a moment in time. The unbanded look and the ancient rolling method speak to connoisseurs who value the story as much as the smoke. It’s not just a cigar, it’s a lesson in heritage, blending, and restraint.