Alfonso Gran Selección Estelares

Alfonso Gran Selección Estelares (5 1/2 x 54)

Alfonso Gran Selección Estelares is an ultra-premium vitola from Selected Tobacco (Nelson Alfonso), created as the natural continuation of the Alfonso line, with a darker profile and greater aromatic intensity. It is crafted in Tabacos de Costa Rica and stands out for a prolonged aging process: the Gran Selección line is aged for five years after rolling, primarily in cedar-lined rooms with an additional stage in French oak, aiming for a more refined, complex, and balanced smoke.

• Vitola: Estelares (5 1/2 x 54)
• Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
• Binder: Peru
• Filler: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
• Origin / Factory: Costa Rica
• Strength: Medium to Medium-Full
• Production: Limited (reported per vitola)

Flavor Profile

The Estelares offers a rich and structured experience, with a creamy texture and elegant evolution. Overall, notes of cedar, bread/toast, and a dark sweetness are perceived, accompanied by nuances of cocoa, coffee, and a spicy touch that adds depth without losing balance.

Reviews and Coverage (Backlinks)

• Cigar Aficionado – Official aging and release details
• Halfwheel – Gran Selección line vitolas
• Cigar Dojo – Announcement and release context
• Cigar Snob – Shipping note to retailers and line details
• Anadelos – Search coverage

Ideal for: smokers seeking a luxury cigar with greater depth, dark sweetness, and fine spices, while maintaining the smoothness and refinement characteristic of Selected Tobacco.