{"product_id":"bandolero-firecracker-bundle","title":"Bandolero Firecracker Bundle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBandolero Firecracker Bundle of 20\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBandolero Firecracker Bundle of 20\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers twenty of Selected Tobacco's distinctive Firecracker cigars in one convenient presentation. Created in collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eSelected Tobacco and United Cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Bandolero Firecracker transforms the sophisticated character of Bandolero into the famous compact \u003cstrong\u003e3 1\/2 x 50 Firecracker\u003c\/strong\u003e format, complete with its signature extra-long pigtail cap designed to resemble a fuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted at \u003cstrong\u003eTabacos de Costa Rica\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Bandolero Firecracker combines a dark \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian wrapper\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian binder\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged long-filler tobaccos from the \u003cstrong\u003eDominican Republic, Nicaragua, and additional select origins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite its compact dimensions, this slow-burning cigar delivers a remarkably developed medium-bodied profile of \u003cstrong\u003enatural tobacco, earth, cedar, hay, black pepper, and subtle sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCigar Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandolero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firecracker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected Tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitola:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firecracker \/ Short Robusto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 1\/2 x 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Robusto with Fuse-Style Pigtail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabacos de Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Ecuadorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic, Nicaragua \u0026amp; Additional Select Tobaccos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade \/ Long Filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle of 20 Cigars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis presentation contains \u003cstrong\u003e20 Bandolero Firecracker cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts who want a larger supply of this distinctive limited-production format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cigar measures \u003cstrong\u003e3 1\/2 inches long with a 50 ring gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e. While unusually compact, the Firecracker is designed to provide a concentrated premium cigar experience rather than simply a quick smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBandolero Firecracker\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a balanced combination of savory, woody, spicy, and naturally sweet characteristics. \u003cstrong\u003eNatural tobacco, earth, and cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e establish the foundation of the profile, accompanied by hay and a restrained sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the cigar develops, \u003cstrong\u003eblack pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes more noticeable, particularly through the retrohale. Cedar and earth remain present while the aged tobacco contributes smoothness and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its small format, the cigar burns slowly and provides considerably more development than its 3 1\/2-inch length might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelected Tobacco \u0026amp; Nelson Alfonso\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e is closely associated with Nelson Alfonso, whose premium cigar projects are distinguished by an emphasis on tobacco selection, extensive aging, craftsmanship, and elaborate presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Bandolero Firecracker project, Selected Tobacco adapted components from two existing Bandolero collections. The filler concept comes from \u003cstrong\u003eClandestino Series C\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the darker Ecuadorian wrapper is associated with \u003cstrong\u003eAventureros Series A\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 premium Bandolero Firecracker cigars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Selected Tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 3 1\/2 x 50 Firecracker format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature extra-long fuse-style pigtail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Ecuadorian wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcuadorian binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDominican and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional select filler tobaccos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend inspired by Bandolero Clandestino Series C and Aventureros Series A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobaccos aged approximately five years before production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional post-roll aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted at Tabacos de Costa Rica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Costa Rica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-strength, medium-bodied profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of natural tobacco, earth, cedar, hay, sweetness, and black pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited-production release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 cigars per bundle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Cigar Coop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#16 Cigar of the Year 2022 – Cigar Coop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – halfwheel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBandolero Firecracker 3 1\/2 x 50\u003c\/strong\u003e received \u003cstrong\u003e90 points from Cigar Coop\u003c\/strong\u003e. The review highlighted flavors of natural tobacco, earth, cedar, hay, and black pepper, along with excellent burn and draw performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Cigar Coop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard of Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cigar-coop.com\/2022\/10\/cigar-review-bandolero-firecracker-by-selected-tobacco.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the Cigar Coop Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cigar went on to earn the \u003cstrong\u003e#16 position on Cigar Coop's 2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown\u003c\/strong\u003e, an impressive achievement for the compact limited-edition release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cigar-coop.com\/2022\/12\/2022-cigar-of-the-year-countdown-coops-list-16-bandolero-firecracker-by-selected-tobacco.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView the Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Recognition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact Bandolero Firecracker was also awarded \u003cstrong\u003e92 points by halfwheel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The publication reviewed three examples of the 3 1\/2 x 50 cigar and praised its balance of strength, flavor, and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – halfwheel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/halfwheel.com\/bandolero-firecracker\/412769\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the halfwheel Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/unitedcigargroup.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selected Tobbaco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46971510259910,"sku":"NI-CIG-000018-BDL","price":128.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/2707\/2198\/files\/Bandolero_Firecracker_Bundle.png?v=1787607776","url":"https:\/\/cigarsisland.com\/products\/bandolero-firecracker-bundle","provider":"Cigars Island by Entre Humos LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}