Privada Cigar Club The Day Off (Robusto) Aged 7+ Years, Made at La Zona (Espinosa)

Flavor Notes: Sweet caramel, leather, figs, vanilla bean, cream, hazelnut, chocolate syrup, chestnuts, toasted walnuts, roasted coffee bean, almond, charred cedar, black pepper. Pairing Notes: Hazelnut coffee, mocha cappuccino, amber lagers, bourbon on the rocks, coconut cream pie, chocolate ice cream, caramel chews, almond joy, vanilla cookies, pancakes with sausage or bacon. Manufacturer: La Zona Factory (Espinosa Cigars) Privada Storytelling Some cigars are accidents of fate—treasures hidden in the aging rooms until the right moment. The Day Off is one of those. Six years ago, a wealthy entrepreneur launched a boutique brand at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory, sparing no expense on the finest Rosado wrappers and select fillers. Despite the quality, the brand dissolved, and its cigars were thought lost forever. Years later, Erik revealed he still had thousands resting in his aging rooms. Seven years of age later, those cigars came to Privada. This is the cigar for exactly what its name implies: a day off. A cigar you don’t rush through, one that asks you to stop, breathe, and taste the years of patience and serendipity that brought it into your hands. Flavor Journey First Third: Rich coffee and caramel open the show, layered with vanilla bean, cream, chocolate syrup, and a dash of black pepper. The retrohale bursts with toasted macadamia nuts. Second Third: The smoke turns creamier with phantom coconut cream, swirls of chocolate and vanilla, wheat crackers, chestnuts, and toasted walnuts. Smooth yet dynamic. Final Third: The cigar crescendos with bolder notes of almond, charred cedar, roasted coffee bean, and a sweet return of chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut. Why It Belongs in Privada The Day Off exemplifies Privada’s mission: finding what others overlook and bringing it to life. Without persistence, these cigars would still be sitting in Erik Espinosa’s rooms, forgotten. Instead, they are here—aged, refined, and brimming with flavor. This is the definition of Privada: discovering treasures and sharing them with those who know how to appreciate the rarest moments in cigars.