A limited-edition cigar, “Whiskey D Barrel Aged,” produced by Privada Cigar Club, is currently experiencing limited stock, according to the company’s website. The Robusto-sized cigar, with dimensions of 5×50, features a Dominican Habano wrapper from the Cibao Valley, a Nicaraguan Habano binder from Estelí, and Dominican Piloto Cubano fillers.
Privada Cigar Club describes Whiskey D as an attempt to move beyond typical barrel-aged cigars, aiming for a product that embodies “bold, playful expression of craft” and evokes the spirit of bourbon. The cigars are priced at $13.20 each and are shipped on Mondays through Fridays, with no weekend deliveries. The company guarantees secure checkout and offers tracking and insurance on all orders.
The demand for premium cigars and associated products appears robust, as evidenced by a recent sale of the world’s largest private whisky collection for $4.5 million, according to The Spirits Business. The collection, known as Pat’s Whisk(e)y Collection, comprised over 9,000 bottles from more than 150 distilleries, including a significant number of American whiskeys. The auction, conducted by Whisky Auctioneer over two years, included rare bottles such as a Brora 1972 Rare Malts 22 Years Old and a Karuizawa 35 Years Old Bourbon Cask.
The interest in aged spirits and tobacco products extends to historical contexts, as highlighted by the story of the “Whiskey Tree” in Pearl River Swamp, Louisiana. According to 73 Distilling, this tree served as a hiding place for moonshine during Prohibition, representing a unique chapter in American spirits history and the resourcefulness of Louisiana moonshiners.
Privada Cigar Club, identified as the largest subscription cigar club in America, offers a range of cigars, including rare, aged, and exclusive varieties, as well as boutique collaborations. The company’s website features sections for new arrivals, rare cigars, and gift options.