Atabey Dioses
Atabey is hailed by cigar collectors worldwide as the "Partagás 150" or "vintage Cohiba" of the non-Cuban cigar world. The rarity of this Dioses stems from its almost sacred production process: all tobaccos undergo years of aging before rolling, and after rolling, they are placed in a sealed environment filled with premium cedar wood for an additional 5 years of post-rolling aging. This extremely rare process aims to completely eliminate the harshness of the tobacco, transforming it into a silky smooth, marble-like complex aroma. Due to extremely low production and the lengthy aging cycle, Dioses is consistently in short supply at top retailers worldwide, truly a "goddess-level" collectible.
【Technical Specifications】- Size: 8 × 50 (Giant Corona / Gran Dalia)
- Origin: Costa Rica (Selected Tobacco)
- Wrapper: Undisclosed (Secret blend of shade-grown leaves)
- Binder: Undisclosed
- Filler: Peru, Nicaragua, and multi-country secret blend
- Packaging: 25-count piano-lacquer art wooden box
【Authoritative Ratings and Professional Reviews】
- Cigar Aficionado (CA): 93 points. The judges praised its astounding balance, calling it: "A masterpiece full of honey, floral notes, and delicate woody undertones."
- Halfwheel: 91 points. The reviewer noted it as one of the very few top-tier cigars of this size (8 inches) that can maintain high-frequency flavor output throughout the smoke.
【Tasting Notes: The Earth Goddess's Gentle Symphony】
First Third: Upon lighting, a highly "luxurious" white floral aroma and a subtle vanilla sweetness immediately emerge. The 8-inch extra-long body allows the smoke to undergo sufficient physical cooling before reaching the palate, presenting an extremely light and pure opening, accompanied by delicate sweet woody notes.
Middle Third: Entering the middle third, the flavor evolves into a rich complex of roasted almonds, light cream, and honey. Dioses demonstrates remarkable consistency, with increasing smoke density, yet always maintaining a velvety feel and an incredibly smooth, impurity-free evolution of layers.
Final Third: Towards the end, the flavor shifts to deep white pepper, dried fruits, and a more intense cedar aroma. Thanks to the long 5-year aging process, even after a two-hour tasting, the final third retains an incredibly fresh aftertaste with a distinct mineral quality, offering an industry-leading purity.
【Product Core Highlights】
- Selected Tobacco's Supreme Spiritual Leader: Handcrafted by Nelson Alfonso, representing the pinnacle of craftsmanship and aesthetics in non-Cuban cigars.
- 5 Years Post-Roll Aging: Breaks conventional aging logic, imbuing the product with a醇厚 and smoothness beyond its years.
- Mastery of Large Sizes: The 8-inch giant size is not only a challenge in rolling artistry but also offers seasoned connoisseurs an unparalleled extended tasting journey.
- CA 93-Point Top Honor: In an era of popular large ring gauges, this classic proportioned Dioses has conquered the world's most discerning palates with its pure flavor balance.
Atabey Dioses is a pilgrimage of purity and time. It elegantly defines "peak enjoyment," providing you with a perfect sensory memory, like a goddess's favor, for every long moment of reflection or celebration.