Fake Cubans

Fake Cubans #190

Size: 54x170, 54x184, 50x190
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98
Fillers: Nicaraguan and Dominican
Flavor Notes: Roasted coffee, sweet cedar, cocoa powder, baking spice, black pepper, caramelized sugar, leather, almond
Pairing Notes: Cuban-style espresso, aged rum, bourbon, chocolate biscotti, café con leche, spiced cola
Manufacturer: Privada Cigar Club Exclusive; small-batch production designed to evoke the essence of old-world Cuban flavor with modern boutique precision

Privada Storytelling

Fake Cubans are Privada’s playful yet masterful nod to the masterful cigar counterfeiters of the world. This cigar doesn’t try to be Cuba. The  magic of this profile—creamy cedar, balanced spice, and velvety sweetness—are what makes the Fake Cubans so believable when they are dressed up in counterfeit band and boxes and sold for astronomical prices in Europe and China.

The name, Fake Cuban, means eaxactly what it states. This isi what they pass off for Cuban cigars in high end packaging. How do we know? We will leave that to be told. 

Flavor Journey

The first third opens with roasted coffee, cedar, and a gentle wave of black pepper. The second third introduces cocoa powder, almond, and caramelized sugar, balanced by warm baking spices. The final third deepens into leather, cedar, and sweet espresso, leaving a smooth and lingering finish.

Why It Belongs in Privada

Because Fake Cuban #190 is everything Privada stands for—creative, rare, and designed to deliver an experience that goes beyond the ordinary. It’s a boutique cigar inspired by tradition but free from constraints, a unique addition that Privada members will recognize as both nostalgic and innovative.