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Nelson Alfonso

Atabey Duendes

Atabey Duendes Tubes Coming For Fall 2024

Hudson, NH – Atabey Duendes Tubes are the latest addition to the most luxurious line on the cigar market. Measuring 6 1/8 by 54, each cigar is elegantly packaged in sophisticated cartons of three tubes, perfect for gifting or providing yourself with a mental escape to relaxation. These uniquely designed cosmetic-grade aluminum tubes, have a golden peak to house the torpedo style vitola. Made from aluminum, Selected Tobacco was conscious to choose packaging with a […]

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Byron 20th Century

Byron 20th Century Habaneros Gift Set Coming This Fall

Hudson, NH – Byron 20th Century Habaneros Tube Gift Set with ashtray travels to retailers beginning this October. An exquisite collection limited to 1,000 sets is designed for Byron enthusiasts and curators of coveted treasures. A true luxurious set featuring five Byron Habaneros cigars, each elegantly presented in cosmetic-grade metal tubes measuring 6 x 54, ensuring both protection and sophistication. Accompanying the cigars is a unique Byron 20th Century stoneware ashtray, designed by the celebrated […]

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Atabey Ritos Gift Set

Atabey Ritos Gift Set Coming For Fall 2024

Hudson, NH – Atabey Ritos Gift Set lands in the US and will begin shipping first week of October. These limited-edition sets, featuring five Atabey Ritos cigars (6 1/8 x 55) in tubes paired with an elegant porcelain Atabey ashtray. This remarkable gift set is a celebration of Atabey and the post-roll aging process that Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco has become known for. Designed to be immortalized in the cigar history books, the Atabey […]

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Atabey Ritos

Atabey Ritos Cigar Review

Atabey Ritos is one of the most beloved blends of Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco portfolio . The name Atabey has rich cultural roots tied to the Taino Indians and their cigar rituals. The Taino tribe would gather in a circle known as “Cohiba” to offer prayers to their leader, Behike, who would then convey these prayers to the Goddess Atabey. This historical significance is embedded in each Atabey cigar, creating a unique and sacred smoking […]

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Atabey Limited Edition Humidor

Atabey Limited Edition Humidor: A Timeless Encore

Hudson, NH – The second release of the Atabey Limited Edition Humidor has started shipping to retailers across the United States. 2023 saw the release of only 60 out of the 250 humidors that were made.  Each luxury humidor, with gold trim and black gloss finish, contains sixty Atabey cigars, five of each size in the portfolio. With the additional aging process of five years for the Atabey line, these limited-edition humidors can only be […]

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Atabey Black

Atabey Black Ritos Returns

Hudson, NH –Atabey Black Ritos by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco is now shipping the 2019 vintage to United Cigar Branded lounges and NFT Box holders. As the world’s first cigar NFT, the Atabey Black Ritos originally released in 2021 an NFT’s. Enthusiasts were able to purchase NFT boxes at a set price of $1,200 as Atabey Black Ritos NFT’s were released with a charitable intent and not as an auction item. The box NFT, […]

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Cigar Retailer Surveys

Nelson Alfonso & Selected Tobacco – The After Show

Oliver Nivaud joins us on The After Show. He talks about PCA, Nelson Alfonso, Selected Tobacco and so much more. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

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Bandolero Picaros

Bandolero Picaros Cigar Review

Bandolero Picaros, unveils its rich history dating back to the 18th century when the Spanish Crown’s cigar production ban spurred the creation of the renowned “puro” cigar. This Ecuadorian-wrapped cigar, with an undisclosed binder and a blend of Peruvian Ligero and secret filler tobacco, exemplifies Bandolero’s commitment to authenticity and affordability compared to its sister brands Atabey, Byron, and Alfonso. In terms of appearance, the Bandolero Picaros is a visual delight – a dark brown […]

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Selected Tobacco Forced

Selected Tobacco Forced To Miss PCA 2024

Hudson, NH – Selected Tobacco forced to miss PCA 2024. Selected Tobacco, a leading name in the premium cigar industry, regrets to inform its valued partners, colleagues, and enthusiasts that it will not have a booth at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas this year. The unfortunate circumstances arose during the 2023 PCA from Spain’s ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) restrictions, that have impacted international travel plans for Nelson […]

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Byron Lounge

Byron Cigar Lounge Coming To Nashville

A new Byron Cigar Lounge opening inside The Ariston, a newly remodeled cigar oasis in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. The Pearse family has built a tremendous legacy in the Nashville area when it comes to luxury cigar destinations. Following the success of their two additional locations, Franklin Cigars and Nashville Cigars, The Ariston promises to be a destination for cigar enthusiasts seeking a refined and intimate experience. Located in the epicenter of our […]

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