Not Brian LCA July Release 2026

LCA The NOT Brian

Size: 6 x 52
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo
Fillers: Estelí Nicaragua
Strength: Medium to Full
Factory: Tabacalera Annex
Origin: Nicaragua
Aged: 2 Years

Flavor Notes: Cedar, cinnamon, cream, espresso, cocoa, toasted nuts, leather, dark earth, baking spice, black pepper
Pairing Notes: Espresso, barrel aged bourbon, dark rum, Nicaraguan coffee

Privada Storytelling

Every now and then, the best ideas begin as a joke.

The NOT Brian is exactly that.

Created as a tongue-in-cheek release for the Limited Cigar Association and Privada Cigar Club, the name may be playful, but the cigar is anything but. Behind the humor is a serious blend crafted entirely from AJ Fernandez-grown tobaccos and produced at Tabacalera Annex in Estelí.

Nothing was rushed.

After rolling, the cigars spent two full years aging before release, allowing the Corojo wrapper and Criollo binder to settle into a richer, more refined expression of classic Nicaraguan tobacco. The result is a cigar that delivers intensity without rough edges and complexity without sacrificing power.

This isn't a gimmick.

It's a deeply aged Nicaraguan puro disguised behind a smile.

Flavor Journey

The opening introduces cedar, cinnamon, and cream before quickly transitioning into rich espresso and cocoa. The Corojo wrapper provides natural sweetness while the Criollo binder adds structure and spice.

As the cigar develops, toasted nuts, leather, and dark earth begin to emerge, creating a profile that is bold yet remarkably smooth thanks to two years of aging.

The final third builds into baking spice and black pepper, finishing with a long, satisfying spice that lingers well after the final draw.

Why It Belongs in Privada

Because it captures what Privada does best.

Take exceptional tobacco, give it the time it deserves, and wrap it in a story that makes people smile before they even light it. Behind the name is a genuinely outstanding aged Nicaraguan cigar that rewards smokers looking for depth, balance, and personality.

Production Notes

Produced at Tabacalera Annex in Estelí using 100% AJ Fernandez-grown Nicaraguan tobaccos. Features a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, Nicaraguan Criollo binder, and Estelí filler. Aged for two years prior to its June 2026 Limited Cigar Association release.

Highlights

2 years of aging before release
100% AJ Fernandez-grown Nicaraguan tobacco
Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper
Produced at Tabacalera Annex
LCA June 2026 exclusive
Medium to full-bodied profile