Quesada
Reserva Privada
Quesada Reserva Privada is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Quesada Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Criollo (1997 harvest) binder; Dominican (San Vicente) and Pennsylvania Ligero filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 4¾ × 52 to 6½ × 46.
- Maker
- Quesada
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Criollo (1997 harvest)
- Filler
- Dominican (San Vicente) and Pennsylvania Ligero
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Quesada Cigars
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 4¾ × 52 to 6½ × 46
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsQuesada Reserva Privada uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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.
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What does Quesada Reserva Privada taste like?
Quesada Reserva Privada uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Quesada Reserva Privada?
Quesada Reserva Privada is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Quesada Reserva Privada good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Quesada Reserva Privada made?
Quesada Reserva Privada is made in Dominican Republic at Quesada Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Quesada Reserva Privada use?
Quesada Reserva Privada uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Criollo (1997 harvest) binder, with Dominican (San Vicente) and Pennsylvania Ligero filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Quesada Reserva Privada come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona Gorda (6½ × 46), Robusto (4¾ × 52) and Toro (5⅝ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Quesada Reserva Privada?
For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Quesada Reserva 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 Quesada Reserva Privada?
Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Nat Sherman Sterling. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.