Privada Cigar Club Olman Aged 1+ Years

Flavor Notes: Apricot jam, cedar, cream, dried stone fruit, roasted almond, orange taffy, black pepper, oaky roasted nuts Pairing Notes: Costa Rican coffee, aged rum, dark chocolate, apricot tart Manufacturer: Don Olman Leon, Puriscal, Costa Rica Privada Storytelling In the verdant hills of Puriscal, Costa Rica , just beside the old Santiago Apostol church , sits the world of Don Olman Leon — a man whose passion for tobacco has turned into a legacy of cigars that blend culture, craftsmanship, and community. His factory is the birthplace of prestigious brands like Atabey, D’Crossier, and Byron, but it’s more than a workplace. It’s a community hub, complete with an indoor football field where locals gather, tying the soul of the people directly to the soul of the leaf. On a journey through Costa Rica, I witnessed firsthand Olman’s relentless pursuit of quality. With 250 acres dedicated to growing pristine Ecuadorian wrapper leaf, his devotion is unmatched. His stained-glass-inspired cigar bands pay homage to the church in Puriscal, blending artistry and heritage in every stick. The Olman Aged 1+ Years is not just a cigar — it’s a story of tradition, perseverance, and the dream of elevating Costa Rican tobacco to global acclaim. Flavor Journey First Third: Opens with apricot jam and cedar, carried on creamy smoke with charred cedar, dried stone fruit, roasted almonds, and white pepper on the retrohale. Second Third: Sweet almond and golden hay weave into cedar and florals, accented by orange taffy and cream. Sunlit, serene, and full of harmony. Final Third: Finishes with subdued pepper, roasted nuts, and lingering apricot sweetness. Black pepper and oaky cedar round out the experience with refinement and depth. Why It Belongs in Privada Privada is about uncovering treasures, and Olman represents one of Costa Rica’s greatest hidden gems. These cigars — often retailing for $30 — showcase not only rare craftsmanship but also a culture of giving back. With each puff, you taste a community’s story, a family’s devotion, and a land’s natural gift for cultivating tobacco. This is why the Olman Aged 1+ Years deserves its place in the Privada vaults: it’s a cigar that fuses flavor and philosophy.