Hudson, NH – Bandolero, a name steeped in history and intrigue from Selected Tobacco, takes another bold step forward with the Bandolero Premium. With limited production numbers due to the extended aging process, this rare and exclusive offering will be reserved for some of the country’s finest retailers.
In the world of premium cigars, some names are whispered rather than announced and Nelson Alfonso, owner of Selected Tobacco is that name. Bandolero Premium offers a medium to full-bodied smoking experience to the cigar world with more profound notes for the additional aging process. Rolled in Costa Rica and aged in Madrid, Spain, this limited-production cigar undergoes a unique three-year aging process within humidors lined with five different types of cedar. Much like the world’s finest bourbons that absorb the essence of their barrels, Bandolero Premium draws richness from its cedar “cocktail,” resulting in an unparalleled smoking experience.
“Bandolero has always carried an air of mystery, and the Bandolero Premium elevates that legacy,” said Oliver Nivaud, Director of Operations for United Cigars, the exclusive distributor of Selected Tobacco. “The dedication to aging and refinement from Selected Tobacco is unlike anything else, Bandolero Premium only reinforces our belief in the process.”
Using golden Habano 2000 wrapper leaf from Ecuador, this cigar line has a blend of Nicaraguan Ligero and Peruvian fillers and a Nicaraguan binder. The line is available in three vitolas: Magníficos $38 (6 x 55), Bravos $32 (5 1⁄4 x 52), Irónicos $24 (4 1⁄2 x 50). The line will be packed in lacquered boxes of 25.
Bandolero Premium will be released at this year’s PCA in New Orleans, LA with a select number of accounts receiving the initial offering before.
