Chico Watch Series Patek Gold Aged 2+ Years

Chico Watch Series Patek Gold Aged 2+ Years

Size: 6×50 Toro
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Habano from Monte Plata Region
Binder: Peruvian
Fillers: Piloto Cubano, Olor Dominicano, HVA
Flavor Notes: Sweet wood, cocoa powder, cedar, leather, mango, milk chocolate, cinnamon, cream, white pepper
Pairing Notes: Single malt Scotch, dark roast coffee, or a rich hot cocoa with cinnamon
Manufacturer: Manufactura Rivas (by Francisco “Chico” Rivas)

Privada Storytelling

Francisco “Chico” Rivas has spent more than three decades perfecting his craft, building his name through work with Quesada Cigars and later at his own Manufactura Rivas in Tamboril. Known as one of the Dominican Republic’s quiet masters, Chico’s blends have repeatedly appeared on industry top lists, cementing his reputation as a blender with both vision and restraint.

The Chico Watch Series Patek Gold Aged 2+ Years is a true homage to refinement. Just as a luxury watch represents the harmony of art and engineering, this cigar embodies Chico’s meticulous attention to balance, time, and detail. With two years of aging, this release speaks of patience rewarded and artistry revealed. It’s a smoke that feels timeless, much like the name it bears.

Flavor Journey

• First Third: Opens with young cedar and black pepper, softened by molasses sweetness and a curious musty mushroom note. A surprising twist of mango adds brightness, evoking the character of rare pelo d’oro. Creamy smoke and leather bring velvet-like texture.

• Second Third: Sweet cedar and cream dominate, joined by white pepper and roasted nuts. The exotic mango deepens into a candied fruit quality, blending seamlessly with leather and cinnamon on the retrohale. Mushroom and milk chocolate introduce an earthy sweetness.

• Final Third: The finish is smoother and more layered—lighter pepper, creamy sweetness, cinnamon spice, cedar, and leather interwoven with chocolatey depth and lingering mango.

Why It Belongs in Privada

Privada thrives on curating stories of legacy, rarity, and flavor evolution. The Patek Gold reflects Chico Rivas’ lifetime dedication to blending and honors his role as one of the Dominican Republic’s most respected artisans. Its aged complexity, exotic fruit notes, and unique profile are emblematic of what Privada stands for: cigars that tell stories as they are smoked.