Atabey Spirits

Atabey Spiritus is a lancero vitola with a refined profile and luxurious construction, made in Costa Rica at the Tabacos de Costa Rica factory under the direction of Selected Tobacco / Nelson Alfonso. The Atabey line is distinguished by its limited production and a post-roll aging process of at least five years, as well as its passage through different cedars, which results in a polished, complex, and extremely elegant smoke.

On the palate, the Atabey Spiritus moves in a mild to medium range, with a creamy and balanced expression where notes of cedar, café con leche, almond, fine sweetness, and a subtle spicy touch usually stand out. The halfwheel review describes an experience marked by sweet cream, espresso, cedar, almonds, cinnamon, and a cookie-like sweetness, always with outstanding combustion and draw.

It is an ideal cigar for the enthusiast looking for a delicate, complex, and silky smoke, more focused on harmony and elegance than on strength. Due to its lancero format, the Spiritus offers a more precise flavor experience and a gradual evolution that rewards attention in each third.

Quick facts

• Vitola: Lancero

• Measures: 7.5 x 40 according to the current official United Cigars spec sheet; some old/promotional publications list it as 7 x 40, but the current official reference presents it as 7.5 x 40.

• Origin: Costa Rica.

• Wrapper: Ecuador Shade / Ecuadorian shade; in other press releases for the line, it appears as Ecuadorian Habano, so it's advisable not to over-specify it in the store if you want to maintain maximum accuracy between sources.

• Binder: Dominican / undisclosed according to the source.

• Filler: undisclosed, with the presence of Peruvian Ligero in official line information.

Rating / verified backlinks

• halfwheel: 88 points for Atabey Spiritus.

• Cigar Aficionado: In the public results I could verify now, I found solid coverage of the Atabey line and its aging process, but no specific rating visible for Spiritus.

• Cigar Dojo: I found references to the Atabey line and the portfolio/humidor, but no specific rating/review for Spiritus in the public results located.

• Cigar Snob: I found notes on the Atabey brand, but no specific rating for Spiritus in the located results.

Short version for product description
Atabey Spiritus is a luxurious lancero made in Costa Rica that expresses the characteristic elegance of Selected Tobacco. With a mild-to-medium profile, it offers a creamy, complex, and silky smoke, with notes of cedar, café con leche, almond, fine sweetness, and delicate spices. Its prolonged aging and limited production make it an ideal choice for those seeking refinement, balance, and a truly premium experience.