{"product_id":"bandolero-firecracker","title":"Bandolero Firecracker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBandolero Firecracker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBandolero Firecracker\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the ultra-premium character of Nelson Alfonso's Selected Tobacco portfolio to the unmistakable Firecracker format. Originally released in 2022 through a collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eSelected Tobacco and United Cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact cigar measures just \u003cstrong\u003e3 1\/2 x 50\u003c\/strong\u003e and features the signature elongated pigtail or “fuse” that gives the Firecracker series its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted at \u003cstrong\u003eTabacos de Costa Rica\u003c\/strong\u003e, the original Bandolero Firecracker combines a dark \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian wrapper\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian binder\u003c\/strong\u003e and long-filler tobaccos from the \u003cstrong\u003eDominican Republic, Nicaragua, and additional undisclosed origins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its blend is derived from Bandolero's Clandestino Series C, while the darker wrapper is normally associated with the Aventureros Series A.\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\u003eCollection:\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; Undisclosed Tobaccos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\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\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box of 20 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let its compact dimensions fool you. The \u003cstrong\u003eBandolero Firecracker\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a surprisingly developed smoking experience with prominent flavors of \u003cstrong\u003enatural tobacco, earth, cedar, hay, and black pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e. A restrained underlying sweetness helps balance the cigar's earthier and spicier characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile begins with natural tobacco, earth, and cedar before the sweeter tobacco character moves toward the foreground. Black pepper becomes increasingly noticeable through the retrohale, while cedar, hay, and earth provide a savory foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite measuring only 3 1\/2 inches, the dense construction and extensive aging associated with Bandolero allow this Firecracker to smoke remarkably slowly. Cigar Coop recorded an average smoking time of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e68 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e during its review. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Ratings \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact \u003cstrong\u003eBandolero Firecracker 3 1\/2 x 50\u003c\/strong\u003e earned an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e92-point rating from halfwheel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The publication praised its balance between strength and flavor, as well as its construction, and recorded an average smoking time of approximately one hour and 35 minutes across its samples.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same cigar received \u003cstrong\u003e90 points from Cigar Coop\u003c\/strong\u003e, earning the publication's \u003cstrong\u003eStandard of Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e designation. Cigar Coop highlighted natural tobacco, earth, cedar, hay, and black pepper as its key flavors and rated both the burn and draw as excellent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Cigar Coop \/ Standard 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 Bandolero Firecracker also earned the \u003cstrong\u003e#16 position on Cigar Coop's 2022 Cigar of the Year list\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another significant recognition for this limited-production release. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited-edition Bandolero Firecracker by Selected Tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature 3 1\/2 x 50 Short Robusto format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive long pigtail “fuse” cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Ecuadorian wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcuadorian binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDominican, Nicaraguan \u0026amp; undisclosed long-filler tobaccos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend derived from Bandolero Clandestino Series C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapper associated with Bandolero Aventureros Series A.\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 with substantial flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of natural tobacco, earth, cedar, hay, sweetness, and black pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensively aged tobacco and post-roll maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in boxes of 20 cigars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – halfwheel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Cigar Coop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCigar Coop Standard of Excellence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#16 – Cigar Coop 2022 Cigar of the Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2026 Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing its earlier releases, \u003cstrong\u003eBandolero Firecracker is returning again in 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The new production retains the classic \u003cstrong\u003e3 1\/2 x 50\u003c\/strong\u003e format, Ecuadorian binder, and dark Ecuadorian wrapper, but the disclosed filler composition now specifies tobaccos from the \u003cstrong\u003eDominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Peru\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wrapper is identified more specifically as a \u003cstrong\u003efifth-priming Ecuadorian Habano Maduro\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 cigars receive \u003cstrong\u003etwo years of post-roll aging\u003c\/strong\u003e and will again be presented in cedar boxes of 20. Because the filler disclosure differs from the original 2022 release, retailers should identify which production year they have before using the 2026 specifications for inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Bandolero \u0026amp; Selected Tobacco\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandolero\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the Selected Tobacco portfolio created by Nelson Alfonso. 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