CIGAR OF THE WEEK
ATABEY BLACK DELIRIOS
The Atabey Black Delirios is an exceptionally refined, limited-production cigar created by Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco and handmade in Costa Rica.
Size: 5¾ × 55 Double Robusto
Wrapper: Dark Ecuadorian Habano
Filler: Dominican and Peruvian tobaccos
Binder:Undisclosed
Strength: Medium-full
Smoking time: Approximately 75–90 minutes
Aging: At least five years after rolling, using cedar and French oak in the aging environment
The cigar delivers a smooth, creamy profile with notes commonly described as dark chocolate, espresso, toasted cedar, molasses, baking spice and roasted nuts. The Peruvian tobacco gives it more depth and strength than the traditional Atabey, while the extended aging keeps it remarkably polished and free of harshness.
It is known for excellent construction, a controlled burn and an unusually clean finish.
In short: the Atabey Black Delirios is a luxurious, deeply aged and beautifully balanced cigar—richer than the classic Atabey without sacrificing the brand’s signature smoothness.