Privada Cigar Club Blackbird Idalia 108 Toro Aged 2+ Years

Flavor Notes: Luxurious leather, charred wood, cream, cocoa, breads, dried herbs, vanilla, red and black pepper, earth, cola, menthol cocoa (mint chocolate chip) Pairing Notes: Islay scotch, Spanish red wine, aged brown rum, medium roast coffee, pilsner or light beer, Boston cream donut, angel food cake, pistachios, buttered popcorn, funnel cake, sushi, Caribbean rice and beans Manufacturer: Blackbird Cigar Co. (Dominican Republic) Privada Storytelling Some cigars honor history with grand gestures. Others do it with a whisper. The Blackbird Idalia 108 does both. Named after the grandmother of the company’s founders, Idalia lived to the remarkable age of 108 years , and she smoked at least one cigar every single day of her life. That kind of devotion to the leaf becomes a legacy—and this cigar carries it forward. Aged for over 2 years , the Idalia 108 isn’t loud or showy. Instead, it reflects what a lifetime of smoking teaches you: that true greatness lies in balance . This cigar doesn’t hammer the palate with one dominant note. It blends leather, woods, cream, and subtle spices into a seamless harmony, just as Idalia herself might have enjoyed during her daily ritual. This is a tribute cigar—not only to a woman who outlived a century but to the timeless beauty of tobacco when it’s crafted with purpose. Flavor Journey First Third: Opens with leather, charred wood, black pepper, bread, and cream , joined by cocoa on the finish. Retrohale is smooth yet spicy with alternating waves of black and red pepper. Second Third: Settles into luxurious leather, cream, cocoa, dried herbs, and bread , with earthiness and faint vanilla sweetness emerging. Every note flows into the next without a single clash—a masterclass in balance. Final Third: Evolves with unique menthol cocoa, reminiscent of mint chocolate chip , alongside cola, earth, subtle minerals, and cream. Pepper lingers but softly, while the overall smoke remains smooth and cohesive. Why It Belongs in Privada The Idalia 108 belongs in Privada because it is a cigar of balance, history, and respect for the craft . In an industry often obsessed with pushing strength or novelty, this cigar reminds us that subtlety and harmony are just as powerful. Honoring a matriarch who lived her entire life by the leaf, the Idalia 108 is not just a cigar—it’s a legacy you can taste.