6 x 52 Toro | Aged 3 Years

Blend Information

Wrapper: Maduro Hybrid (Estelí)
Binder: Estelí, Nicaragua
Filler: Estelí, Nicaragua
Blender: Hector Luis Prieto Diaz
Factory: Tabacalera Montenegro, Estelí, Nicaragua
Aging: 3 Years Before Release

The Story

Some releases become collectibles. Others become legends.

The original Buckets release traded hands for prices that still don't make much sense, taking on a life of its own far beyond what anyone expected. Buckets de Pepe—also known as the Champagne Bucket—is the evolution of that story.

An ode to Pepe Le Pew and crafted with more intention than anything that came before it, this cigar was grown, blended, and rolled by Hector Luis Prieto Diaz in Estelí, Nicaragua. After three years of patient aging, the result is a cigar that delivers elegance, richness, and the unmistakable character that makes Privada releases so memorable.

Unique, refined, and just strange enough to be perfectly Privada.

Tasting Notes

Pre-Light
Dark chocolate and cedar with subtle hints of dried apricot.

First Third
Chocolate and cream open the experience, supported by toasted nuts, soft earth, and delicate baking spices.

Second Third
Dark fruit and cedar move to the forefront while lingering apricot sweetness complements deeper cocoa notes and warming spice.

Final Third
A rich, slow-burning finish featuring toasted nuts, soft earth, and a smooth sweetness that stays with you long after the final draw.

Recommended Pairings

• Champagne to honor the name and balance the cigar's richness
• Bourbon or aged rum to highlight the dark fruit and cocoa notes
• Fried chicken and a cold beer for the full Privada experience
• Vanilla ice cream to amplify the creaminess and subtle fruit sweetness