Crux Epicure Lonsdale Privada Aged 5+ Years

Crux Epicure Lonsdale Privada Aged 5+ Years

Size: 6½×44 Lonsdale
Vitola: Lonsdale
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan
Flavor Notes: Floral, honey, vanilla, confectioner’s sugar, cinnamon toast, sandalwood, incense, citrus, green tea, black pepper
Pairing Notes: Light roasted coffee with cream and sugar, powdered donut, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, dried berries, honey, wheat bourbon, wheat beer, cream soda, whipped cream
Manufacturer: Crux Cigars (Plasencia Factory, Nicaragua)

Privada Storytelling

When Crux Epicure first arrived in Privada boxes years ago in a Salomon shape, it made waves. Top 10, top 25, critical acclaim across the board. But beyond the accolades, it was the kind of cigar that shifted how we think of Connecticut Shade. This wasn’t your grandfather’s mild, grassy smoke—it was a modern Connecticut, rich, flavorful, and complex, dressed in one of the most flawless and expensive Ecuadorian wrappers money can buy.

This Privada-exclusive Lonsdale, aged over 5 years, is something even rarer. Rolled at the legendary Plasencia family factory, it takes the already-classic Epicure blend and elevates it with age and refinement. The size itself tells a story—Lonsdale is a format built for connoisseurs, offering clarity and precision in every draw.

Crux, founded by a Minneapolis tobacconist and his partner, has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting new-world brands. This release proves it. It’s a Privada-only expression of a cigar that was already destined for greatness, now ripened into perfection.

Flavor Journey

First Third: Opens with barnyard, oats, hay, and cooling floral notes. Retrohale is a blast of black pepper, balanced by honey, apple wood, vanilla, and sugar. The body is strong yet creamy, finishing salty with rising floral sweetness.

Second Third: Evolves into confectioner’s sugar, cinnamon, toast, vanilla, citrus, and white pepper. Brings to mind Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, layered over cedar wood and wheat-like brightness.

Final Third: Transitions into sandalwood, incense, powdered sugar, vanilla, charred wood, and herbal green tea. Black pepper returns softly, closing the experience with depth and balance.

Why It Belongs in Privada

The Crux Epicure Lonsdale Privada Aged 5+ Years belongs in Privada because it embodies everything the club stands for: exclusivity, evolution, and education. This isn’t just a cigar—it’s a living document of how age transforms a modern Connecticut into something extraordinary. Available only through Privada, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to taste a Connecticut Shade done the right way, aged to perfection, and sized for the true aficionado.