Bandolero Firecracker Bundle of 20

The Bandolero Firecracker Bundle of 20 delivers twenty of Selected Tobacco's distinctive Firecracker cigars in one convenient presentation. Created in collaboration with Selected Tobacco and United Cigars, the Bandolero Firecracker transforms the sophisticated character of Bandolero into the famous compact 3 1/2 x 50 Firecracker format, complete with its signature extra-long pigtail cap designed to resemble a fuse.

Handcrafted at Tabacos de Costa Rica, the Bandolero Firecracker combines a dark Ecuadorian wrapper with an Ecuadorian binder and aged long-filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and additional select origins. Despite its compact dimensions, this slow-burning cigar delivers a remarkably developed medium-bodied profile of natural tobacco, earth, cedar, hay, black pepper, and subtle sweetness.

Cigar Information

• Brand: Bandolero
• Line: Firecracker
• Manufacturer: Selected Tobacco
• Vitola: Firecracker / Short Robusto
• Size: 3 1/2 x 50
• Shape: Short Robusto with Fuse-Style Pigtail
• Country of Origin: Costa Rica
• Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica
• Wrapper: Dark Ecuadorian
• Binder: Ecuadorian
• Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Additional Select Tobaccos
• Strength: Medium
• Body: Medium
• Construction: Handmade / Long Filler
• Production: Limited Edition
• Package Count: 20 Cigars

Bundle of 20 Cigars

This presentation contains 20 Bandolero Firecracker cigars, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts who want a larger supply of this distinctive limited-production format.

Each cigar measures 3 1/2 inches long with a 50 ring gauge. While unusually compact, the Firecracker is designed to provide a concentrated premium cigar experience rather than simply a quick smoke.

Flavor Profile

The Bandolero Firecracker offers a balanced combination of savory, woody, spicy, and naturally sweet characteristics. Natural tobacco, earth, and cedar establish the foundation of the profile, accompanied by hay and a restrained sweetness.

As the cigar develops, black pepper becomes more noticeable, particularly through the retrohale. Cedar and earth remain present while the aged tobacco contributes smoothness and balance.

Despite its small format, the cigar burns slowly and provides considerably more development than its 3 1/2-inch length might suggest.

Selected Tobacco & Nelson Alfonso

Selected Tobacco is closely associated with Nelson Alfonso, whose premium cigar projects are distinguished by an emphasis on tobacco selection, extensive aging, craftsmanship, and elaborate presentation.

For the Bandolero Firecracker project, Selected Tobacco adapted components from two existing Bandolero collections. The filler concept comes from Clandestino Series C, while the darker Ecuadorian wrapper is associated with Aventureros Series A.

Highlights

• 20 premium Bandolero Firecracker cigars.
• Produced by Selected Tobacco.
• Classic 3 1/2 x 50 Firecracker format.
• Signature extra-long fuse-style pigtail.
• Dark Ecuadorian wrapper.
• Ecuadorian binder.
• Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos.
• Additional select filler tobaccos.
• Blend inspired by Bandolero Clandestino Series C and Aventureros Series A.
• Tobaccos aged approximately five years before production.
• Additional post-roll aging.
• Handcrafted at Tabacos de Costa Rica.
• Made in Costa Rica.
• Medium-strength, medium-bodied profile.
• Notes of natural tobacco, earth, cedar, hay, sweetness, and black pepper.
• Limited-production release.
• 20 cigars per bundle.
• 90 Points – Cigar Coop.
• #16 Cigar of the Year 2022 – Cigar Coop.
• 92 Points – halfwheel.

Ratings & Recognition

The Bandolero Firecracker 3 1/2 x 50 received 90 points from Cigar Coop. The review highlighted flavors of natural tobacco, earth, cedar, hay, and black pepper, along with excellent burn and draw performance.

90 Points – Cigar Coop
Standard of Excellence
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The cigar went on to earn the #16 position on Cigar Coop's 2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown, an impressive achievement for the compact limited-edition release.

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The exact Bandolero Firecracker was also awarded 92 points by halfwheel. The publication reviewed three examples of the 3 1/2 x 50 cigar and praised its balance of strength, flavor, and construction.

92 Points – halfwheel
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