Atabey is produced every year in limited quantities and laid to rest for a minimum of 5 years post-roll. Using five different cedars (Cuban. Spanish, Lebanese, Brazilian, and Mexican) the cigars are cleansed by bringing humidity down to 40% and then back up to 70% to allow the cigars to breathe in these unique cedar notes. As the Goddess of the Taino Indians, Atabey is rich in history and flavor. 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’s communication to Atabey was communicated through their spiritual guide, the Behike. Flavor notes consist of sweet cedar, dark fruit, leather, and caramel.
Strength: Mild-Medium Bodied
Country: Costa Rica
Filler: Undisclosed & Peruvian Ligero
Binder: Undisclosed
Wrapper Origin: Ecuador
Wrapper Leaf: Ecuadorian Shade
Box Count: 30 (Benditos vitola is a 25 count box)
kurt.pullman (verified owner) –
Don’t see these around very often, so thanks to Oxford for sourcing these. Working my way slowly through the Byron and Atabey lines currently, so being able to buy singles is really helpful! Atabey in particular always impress me with their construction. Highly recommend trying o e!