Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco is introducing the Atabey Limited Edition Humidor for PCA 2023. Each luxury humidor with gold trim and black gloss finish contains sixty Atabey cigars, five of each size in the portfolio. The sizes included are Hechizos 4 x 40, Divinos 4 2/5 x 50, Idolos 4 x 55, Brujos 5 x 52, Sabios 5 1/4 x 52, Delirios 5 3/4 x 55, Duendes 6 1/8 x 54 (Torpedo), Spiritus 7 x 40, Ritos 6 1/8 x 55, Misticos 6 3/4 x 56, Dioses 8 x 50, and Benditos 7 1/4 x 58.
Nelson Alfonso is recognized worldwide for his packaging artistry and his luxury cigar brands Alfonso, Byron, Bandolero, and Atabey. Atabey is produced every year in limited quantities and laid to rest for a minimum of five years post roll. The Limited Edition Atabey Humidor features four compartments; two side drawers, a front drawer, and traditional humidor lid to accommodate the 60 Atabey’s inside from the 2017 vintage.
As the Goddess of the Taino Indians, Atabey is rich in history. It was the Taino Indians who first smoked a primitive form of what is known today as a cigar while praying to their Goddess Atabey. This spiritual ceremony was known as the Cohiba and the tribe communication to Atabey was communicated through their spiritual guide, the Behike.
“I have worked on many international projects throughout my career,” said Nelson Alfonso, Principal of Selected Tobacco. “This Atabey Humidor is the most special to my family as it celebrates the entire line of Atabey.”
Atabey
Origin: Costa Rican
Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Undisclosed & Peruvian Ligero
250 Atabey Humidors have been produced, and the first humidor will be on display at the Atabey Lounge in Frisco, Texas at Industrial Cigar in May. The Atabey Humidor MSRP is $3,999 which includes the price of the 60 Atabey cigars and the luxury humidor.
60 humidors will be released this year at PCA 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on the Selected Tobacco portfolio, retailers should contact their local United Cigars representative or visit www.unitedcigargroup.com.
