HVC Seleccion No. 1 Natural

HVC Selección No. 1 Natural

Size: Poderosos (6″ × 54), Short Robusto (4½″ × 52), Esenciales (5⅝″ × 46)
Vitola: Parejo
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano ’92
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa)
Strength/Body: Medium to medium‑full

Flavor Notes:

• Rich natural tobacco sweetness

• Earth and cedar wood tones

• Mixed black and red pepper spice

• Hints of fruit and coffee

• Subtle nutmeg and leather undertones

Pairing Notes: Dark coffee, aged rum, nut brown ale, baking spice pastry

Manufacturer: HVC Cigars (Fábrica de Tabacos HVC S.A., Estelí, Nicaragua; founded by Reinier Lorenzo)

Privada Storytelling

From Cuban Roots to Nicaraguan Craft

HVC Selección No. 1 Natural marks a milestone as one of the first cigars produced in Reinier Lorenzo’s new factory. It builds upon the original maduro version by showcasing a silky Ecuador Habano ’92 wrapper over a robust Nicaraguan core. The intention was to refine a bold blend into something smoother, elegant, and rooted in tobacco purity. It’s a homecoming–homage blend that speaks of legacy, craft, and place.

Flavor Journey

First third: Rich tobacco and earth dominate with cedar and mixed pepper aroma 
Middle third: Earth deepens, pepper picks up alongside lingering fruit and coffee notes
Final third: Strength holds steady, natural tobacco bittersweetness remains, leather and cedar round the finish

Why It Belongs in Privada

This blend embodies refinement—bold roots transformed by intention. It's not about flash; it’s about evolution. HVC took its debut factory blend and softened its edges without losing its soul. The result is a bold, balanced smoke that rewards attention but never overstates. That purposeful transformation matches Privada's philosophy.