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  • Flavor
    5.0
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Privada Cigar Club Dagger and Bow

Privada Cigar ClubDagger andLancero (7" × 42)

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Flavor Notes: Cedar, espresso, dark chocolate, baking spice, citrus zest, mineral earthiness Pairing Notes: Single malt Scotch, dark roast coffee, spiced rum, or a rich porter Manufacturer: Privada Cigar Club (Aged in Nicaragua, 3 Years) Privada Storytelling The Dagger and Bow carries a legend as sharp as its name. Originally commissioned for a Saudi prince during the scarcity of the pandemic, this cigar was meant to rival even Cohiba in prestige and adventure. Crafted with a silky Estelí Habano wrapper and rare Peruvian leaf, it was destined for opulent Cuban-style jars that never came to be. When silence fell from the client, these cigars were left behind — forgotten yet perfectly preserved. For three years they slumbered in age, transforming into something richer, more complex, and entirely unique. Now released to Privada members, they embody fate’s redirection, a story of what could have been and what greatness became instead. The meaning of “Dagger and Bow” may remain shrouded in mystery, but the experience is undeniable — bold, refined, and unforgettable. Flavor Journey The first third strikes with cedar, espresso, and hints of baking spice, quickly joined by subtle citrus zest. Midway, the Peruvian influence emerges — dark chocolate, earth, and mineral notes layering into the profile. The final third deepens into roasted coffee, leather, and spice, leaving a clean, balanced finish laced with intrigue. Why It Belongs in Privada Privada exists to rescue lost treasures and deliver cigars with stories worth telling. The Dagger and Bow belongs because it captures everything that defines the Privada ethos: rarity, mystery, and authenticity. Commissioned in secrecy, abandoned by fate, and perfected by time, this cigar embodies Privada’s mission to give members access to what others cannot.
Size

7 x 42

Vitola

Lancero

Wrapper

Habano

Binder

Nicaraguan

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"So good! I have heard it said that a lancero is the best tasting cigar and I don’t smoke enough of them. This one is exceptional. Great find, Privada!!" — RobV

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  • RobV

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    5/5

    So good! I have heard it said that a lancero is the best tasting cigar and I don’t smoke enough of them. This one is exceptional. Great find, Privada!!

    Jan 22, 2026

Cigar info

Brand
Privada Cigar Club
Line
Dagger and
Vitola
Lancero
Factory
Privada Cigar Club (Aged IN Nicaragua, 3 Years)
MSRP
$13.00
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