Back in 2007, David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop was looking to release an Independence Day themed cigar, and turned to Don Pepin Garcia to create a short three-inch robusto with a long fuse and a blend that would have plenty of pop. The cigar took on the name Firecracker. Since then, the Firecracker […]
Selected Tobacco has started shipping the Alfonso Añejos. This is the first release under the new Alfonso brand in the Selected Tobacco portfolio. This cigar was showcased at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Selected Tobacco is distributed in the U.S. by United Tobacco Selected Tobacco is the brainchild of owner Nelson Alfonso. […]
The name “United” truly applies to United Cigars. United has a portfolio of its own brands, brands on which it collaborates with other leading companies, and distribution agreements. If you read our 2022 PCR Pre-Game Coverage, United Cigars was my selection for “The Company” at the Trade Show. This is a pick that names the […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Selected Tobacco unveiled its biggest portfolio expansion since the brand first appeared at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, FL. There are two new brands, several new lines, and some ultra-premium humidor offerings. The brands of Selected Tobacco are ultra-premium luxury brands. Selected Tobacco had […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Selected Tobacco previewed what will be the fifth pillar in its portfolio – Nelson. Nelson is named after Selected Tobacco owner Nelson Alfonso. The Nelson was described as an elevated Bandolero priced in the high teens and low twenties in terms of price point. The cigars […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Selected Tobacco unveiled a fourth line under its Byron brand known as the Byron 1850. On Prime Time Episode 234, Selected Tobacco owner Nelson Alfonso described the Byron 1850 as a bolder representation of the Byron blend. While the details of the […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Selected Tobacco formally introduced its fourth pillar in its portfolio, the Alfonso. Under that pillar, a six-size line known as Alfonso Anejos is being introduced. The brand is named for Selected Tobacco’s owner and creator, Nelson Alfonso and his family. Typically Alfonso does not disclose information about […]
Arizona-based Ambassador Fine Cigars is celebrating 25 years in business and next month Selected Tobacco will release a commemorative exclusive humidor to mark the occasion. The humidor will not only contain Selected Tobacco’s flagship brands of Atabey, Byron, and Bandolero, but a first look of a new cigar called Alfonso, named for Selected Tobacco owner […]
Casa de Montecristo, located in Countryside, Illinois and home to the Byron Cigar Lounge, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The retailer is being shipped a very special humidor to mark the occasion. The humidor was designed by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco. Each humidor includes 20-extra aged Grand Poemas (6 x 56) and 20-extra aged […]
Selected Tobacco has released a set of Byron Humidors for 2022. This edition of the Byron Humidors is limited to one size per blend, only 5,000 cigars per blend. This year’s edition features Byron 19th Century Grand Poemas, 20th Century Habaneros and 21st Century Elegantes. In addition to these blends being packaged in a special […]
