BBQ PIG CIGAR

BBQ PIG CIGAR

Size: 4 1/2×60
Vitola: Pig
Wrapper: Undisclosed
Binder: Undisclosed
Fillers: Undisclosed
Flavor Notes: Charred oak, molasses, sweet pepper, roasted nuts, earth, and smoky BBQ richness
Pairing Notes: Bourbon, smoky Scotch, dark beer, root beer float, BBQ ribs, roasted almonds, espresso
Manufacturer: Quesada Cigars – Tabacos de Exportación, Dominican Republic

Privada Storytelling

Some cigars take on a life of their own—and the BBQ Pig is one of them. When it first dropped in 2022 under the Limited Cigar Association, it created waves. Members went crazy for the pig vitola, a notoriously difficult size to roll. Quesada, a legendary Dominican name, trusted only two of their most skilled torcedores to craft it. The result was nothing short of iconic, and it instantly cemented itself as one of the most memorable LCA releases of all time.

This latest release marks the end of the original production run. The tobaccos inside have now been aging for two years, mellowing and fusing into a richer, deeper expression of what the BBQ Pig was always meant to be. It’s a sendoff, a farewell, and a celebration rolled into one unforgettable cigar.

Flavor Journey

• First Third: Opens with a burst of charred oak, molasses sweetness, and a smoky BBQ tang that lingers on the palate. Black pepper and earthy tones ride in the retrohale, giving it a hearty, satisfying start.

• Second Third: The body grows rounder with roasted nuts, cedar, and a touch of leather. A caramelized sweetness builds, balanced by a peppery backbone that keeps things lively. The texture of the smoke is dense, chewy, and full.

• Final Third: The cigar crescendos with flavors of smoky earth, charred meats, dark chocolate, and espresso. The BBQ-inspired notes remain, now richer and more complex, leaving a savory sweetness as the ember dies down.

Why It Belongs in Privada

The BBQ Pig isn’t just another LCA release—it’s a milestone. It represents how the Privada and LCA movements have brought once-unthinkable blends and formats into the hands of everyday smokers. With only two rollers qualified to roll this vitola, and with the tobaccos now aged to perfection, this final run is as collectible as it is smokeable. It belongs in Privada because it’s a piece of our shared cigar history.