HVC Black Friday 2021 - AGED 4 YEARS
Product details
| Management number | 253742439 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$155.10 | Model Number | 253742439 | ||
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HVC Black Friday 2021 – Aged 4 Years
Size: 4⅜″ × 54 (Robusto Extra)
Vitola: Robusto Extra
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan (likely Corojo 2012 & Criollo ’98)
Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers (Corojo 2012, Criollo ’98)
Flavor Notes: Cherry‑caramel, salted caramel, dark chocolate, leather, espresso, marshmallow, graham cracker, pecan/pecan oil, red pepper, café con leche, earth, leathery steak‑like meatiness
Pairing Notes: Cold brew, aged rum, dark porter, Mexican hot chocolate, dessert coffee
Manufacturer: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. for HVC Cigars
Privada Storytelling
Since 2015, Reinier Lorenzo’s annual Black Friday is a cult tradition. The 2021 Robusto Extra, first released on November 5, 2021, represents the boldest iteration yet—with a dense, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and Nicaraguan core. Aged 4 years, this stick balances richness with nuance. It's a dark-horse release: sweet and creamy yet line-driven by spice—ideal for late-fall reflection and rich storytelling.
Flavor Journey
First third: Starting sweet and savory—think cherry caramel and salted caramel atop a leather-espresso foundation. Grahams and marshmallow emerge, while retrohale brings vanilla crème and mild red pepper warmth.
Mid-smoke: Creaminess deepens into café con leche and softened pecan notes. Cherry sweetness lingers under rich leather, while black pepper and earth add structure.
Final third: The sweetness recedes, making room for leather, red pepper heat, and a steak-like meaty note. Tobacco strength builds to medium-full; the finish remains flavorful through the end.
Why It Belongs in Privada
It’s the perfect boutique-aged story: HVC’s signature released matured into complexity, marrying sweetness, spice, and texture with a premium Broadleaf wrapper rarely seen in aged form. Aged richness meets a bold narrative—this is a premium modern artifact.
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