The Good Life Torpedo Aged 3+ Years

The Good Life Torpedo Aged 1.5+ Years

Size: 5 1/2×52
Vitola: Torpedo
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan
Flavor Notes: Chocolate, peanuts, cream, root beer, golden honey, Smarties candy, raspberry, raisin bread, passionfruit, tart fruit, florals
Pairing Notes: Chocolate cake, champagne, amber lager, cognac, chocolate-covered almonds, steak dinner, egg cream soda, ice cream sundae
Manufacturer: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. (Nicaraguan Factory)

Privada Storytelling

I’m talking ’bout The Good Life. And yet, when this cigar first debuted, some people couldn’t believe it—me putting my own name on a cigar. At first, I wanted it to be released under J.C. Newman, but they politely declined, saying it wouldn’t be the right look. So I did what we always do at Privada: I created something bold, personal, and unapologetic.

The band, inspired by the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel, was my amateur Photoshop project, but it symbolized everything this cigar stood for: indulgence, glamour, and the pursuit of life’s finer things. Some members got upset, wanting only other brands, not “ours.” But the truth remains—Privada is not a brand. Privada is the curator, the storyteller, the finder of the rarest leaves and the boldest blends. And this cigar? It’s a showcase of Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco that has been cultivated for over a century—a leaf with history, depth, and soul.

Made at the Newmans’ Nicaraguan factory, this rendition of The Good Life may be the best yet. Aged for over a year and a half, it brings out everything Broadleaf was meant to be: funky, flavorful, and unforgettable.

Flavor Journey

• First Third: Bursts of chocolate, peanuts, cream, red pepper, and sarsaparilla. A salty, peppery texture lays the groundwork, joined by baked bread, sesame, and a subtle red berry tang.

• Second Third: Golden honey and milky chocolate take center stage, layered with white pepper, sweet syrup, Raisinets, and cedar. A nostalgic note of Smarties candy creeps in, playful and unexpected.

• Final Third: The finale is floral and complex, with raspberry, raisin bread, passionfruit, tart fruit, horseradish, and chocolate weaving together. A bold raisin retrohale underscores this cigar’s complexity.

Why It Belongs in Privada

This cigar is a statement of identity. It represents what Privada is all about: finding the best tobaccos, collaborating with masters, and refusing to be boxed in by convention. It’s a Broadleaf experience unlike any other—steeped in history, aged to perfection, and curated exclusively for our members.