Description
Atabey (by Selected Tobacco / Nelson Alfonso)
Size: Multiple formats—Hechizos (4″×40), Brujos (5″×52), Ritos (6⅛″×55), Spiritus Lancero, Dioses Churchill, Místicos Toro, etc.
Vitola: Parejo (some box-pressed), with lancero and churchill variants
Wrapper: Undisclosed, widely believed Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Undisclosed Nicaraguan/Dominican lineup
Fillers: Proprietary Cuban-seed blend from Nicaragua, Dominican, and Peruvian ligero
Flavor Notes: Creamy cedar, sweet almond, honey, white pepper, molasses, maple, toasted nuts, malt, buttered toast, vanilla, dried fruit, citrus zest, floral spice hints
Pairing Notes: Champagne, single-barrel rum, Earl Grey tea, speyside Scotch, black coffee, peated whisky
Manufacturer: Selected Tobacco (Nelson Alfonso); rolled in Costa Rica; aged 5+ years in Spanish cedar and French oak chambers
Privada Storytelling
Atabey channels spiritual roots through its namesake Taino goddess, blending craftsmanship and patience. Each cigar is aged for at least five years, encouraging depth without harshness. In the Privada collection, it represents refined ritual—smoke that’s both storied and subtle, reserved for moments when elegance is the goal.
Flavor Journey
-
First third: Soft cedar, almond, and honey-sweet warmth emerge on a creamy base with delicate white pepper or floral essence.
-
Mid-smoke: Toasty nuts, malt sweetness, and maple/molasses round out the profile. Subtle citrus or berry notes may drift in.
-
Final third: Mellow espresso and dried-fruit notes appear, with creamy texture and lingering sweetness—ending clean and balanced.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada selects cigars that speak softly but resonate deeply. Atabey isn't meant to shout—it evolves quietly, rewarding attention with nuance. It’s perfect for reflection, shared celebration, or moments when luxury is about substance, not spectacle.