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Privada Cigar Club Fake Cubans

Privada Cigar ClubFakeCubans (54" × 170)

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Flavor Notes: Roasted coffee, sweet cedar, cocoa powder, baking spice, black pepper, caramelized sugar, leather, almond Pairing Notes: Cuban-style espresso, aged rum, bourbon, chocolate biscotti, café con leche, spiced cola Manufacturer: Privada Cigar Club Exclusive; small-batch production designed to evoke the essence of old-world Cuban flavor with modern boutique precision Privada Storytelling Fake Cubans are Privada’s playful yet masterful nod to the masterful cigar counterfeiters of the world. This cigar doesn’t try to be Cuba. The  magic of this profile—creamy cedar, balanced spice, and velvety sweetness—are what makes the Fake Cubans so believable when they are dressed up in counterfeit band and boxes and sold for astronomical prices in Europe and China. The name, Fake Cuban , means eaxactly what it states. This isi what they pass off for Cuban cigars in high end packaging. How do we know? We will leave that to be told. Flavor Journey The first third opens with roasted coffee, cedar, and a gentle wave of black pepper. The second third introduces cocoa powder, almond, and caramelized sugar, balanced by warm baking spices. The final third deepens into leather, cedar, and sweet espresso, leaving a smooth and lingering finish. Why It Belongs in Privada Because Fake Cuban #190 is everything Privada stands for—creative, rare, and designed to deliver an experience that goes beyond the ordinary. It’s a boutique cigar inspired by tradition but free from constraints, a unique addition that Privada members will recognize as both nostalgic and innovative.
Size

54 x 170

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Wrapper

Ecuadorian Habano

Binder

Nicaraguan Criollo ’98

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"Fantastic habano leaning on the lighter side. Almond, cedar and finish with espresso crema. Slow burning cool smoke." — Smmaloney

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  • Smmaloney

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    5/5

    Fantastic habano leaning on the lighter side. Almond, cedar and finish with espresso crema. Slow burning cool smoke.

    May 9, 2026

Cigar info

Brand
Privada Cigar Club
Line
Fake
Factory
Privada Cigar Club Exclusive; Small-batch Production Designed TO Evoke The Essence OF Old-world Cuban Flavor With Modern Boutique Precision
MSRP
$12.00
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