Atabey Spiritus
Hailed as the "holy spirit" of cigars, Atabey Spiritus is the grandest and most aristocratic size in the series. The scarcity of this cigar stems from its extremely high rejection rate during rolling: due to its slender 7 1/2-inch design, only the toughest and oiliest top-tier wrapper leaves are selected. Even more astonishing, the Spiritus must undergo a 5-year "post-aging" process after rolling, involving secondary deep maturation in cedar-lined, climate-controlled environments. Due to the extremely long production cycle and the high demands on the skills of master craftsmen, the global release of Spiritus is extremely limited each year, making it the ultimate specimen coveted by veteran cigar aficionados worldwide.
【Technical Specifications】- Size: 7 1/2 × 40 (Churchill / Lancero Hybrid)
- Origin: Costa Rica (Selected Tobacco)
- Wrapper: Undisclosed (Atabey series secret blend)
- Binder: Undisclosed
- Filler: Aged Peruvian, Nicaraguan, and multi-country premium tobaccos
- Packaging: 25-count piano lacquer art box
【Tasting Notes: The Ethereal Evolution of the Holy Spirit】
First Third: Thanks to the ultra-long 7 1/2-inch draw, the first puff after lighting offers a surprisingly cool sensation. Distinctive subtle floral and premium cedar aromas intertwine, accompanied by Atabey's signature white chocolate sweetness, instantly revealing an otherworldly and ethereal quality.
Middle Third: Entering the middle third, the flavors evolve into delicate toasted cashews, hay, and mellow honey. The 40-ring gauge design maximizes the wrapper's flavor contribution, presenting an extremely precise and dynamically layered complexity, balanced like a fine instrument. Each puff is a gentle caress to the senses.
Final Third: Towards the end of the hour-and-a-half tasting, flavors shift to deep white pepper, cream cake, and a sweet mineral finish. Thanks to the long 5-year maturation, even when smoked to the very end, there's no hint of bitterness or harshness, leaving an incredibly lingering and silky-smooth luxurious aftertaste.
【Product Core Highlights】
- Selected Tobacco's Geometric Zenith: Achieves a perfect balance of flavor and coolness through its long dimensions, representing the highest embodiment of Nelson Alfonso's blending philosophy.
- 5 Years Post-Roll Aging: This almost obsessive time investment results in a smoothness and purity that surpasses any conventional premium cigar.
- Masterful Rolling Difficulty: The slender profile requires an extremely even distribution of the core filler to ensure perfect burn and draw, a showcase of the factory's top rolling masters' skill.
- Highly Ceremonial Collectible Value: Whether it's the exquisite piano lacquer box or the cigar's own presence, Spiritus is an unshakeable centerpiece in any top-tier humidor.
Atabey Spiritus is a profound conversation about elegance and patience. With the composure of an elder and the grace of a goddess, it ushers you into a highly ritualistic and dreamlike sensory sanctuary during moments of seeking tranquility and exceptional quality.