Don Diego
Privada
Don Diego Privada is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5.62 × 42 to 6.62 × 43.
- Maker
- Don Diego
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5.62 × 42 to 6.62 × 43
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDon Diego Privada uses an Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
3 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryDon Diego Privada questions
What does Don Diego Privada taste like?
Don Diego Privada uses an Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Don Diego Privada?
Don Diego Privada is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Don Diego Privada good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Don Diego Privada made?
Don Diego Privada is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Don Diego Privada use?
Don Diego Privada uses an Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Don Diego Privada come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Privada No. 4 (5.62 × 42), Privada No. 1 (6.62 × 43) and Privada No. 2 (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Don Diego Privada?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Don Diego Privada?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Don Diego Privada?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.