Bandolero Traficantes is the boldest expression in the Bandolero lineup from Selected Tobacco, the boutique cigar house founded by Nelson Alfonso, creator of Atabey and Byron. True to the Bandolero spirit—named after the tobacco smugglers of 18th-century Spain—Traficantes delivers unapologetic power cloaked in mystery. Crafted with undisclosed tobaccos aged for over 5 years and wrapped in a rich, dark Ecuadorian-seed wrapper, it’s rolled in Costa Rica with impeccable precision.
Expect a full-bodied flavor profile packed with charred oak, espresso, leather, baking spice, black pepper, and hints of dark chocolate and earth. The cigar offers a dense, chewy smoke with a long finish—perfect for after dinner or pairing with peated whisky, cask-strength bourbon, or a rich port. Construction is flawless, with an excellent draw and firm ash that holds as long as the flavor does.
Now available at The Tobacconist of Greenwich, Bandolero Traficantes is a must-smoke for the seasoned aficionado who demands aged tobacco complexity and bold boutique character. It stands proudly beside elite blends like Padron 1926, Meerapfel Richard, and Byron 1850—a rebellious classic born for the night.
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