Atabey
Atabey Black
Atabey Black is a medium-full strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Ecuador Habano Maduro wrapper; Dominican binder; Nicaragua & Peru filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5¾ × 55 to 6⅛ × 55.
- Maker
- Atabey
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Habano Maduro
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Nicaragua & Peru
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5¾ × 55 to 6⅛ × 55
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAtabey Black uses an Ecuador Habano Maduro wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6.125-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryAtabey Black questions
What does Atabey Black taste like?
Atabey Black uses an Ecuador Habano Maduro wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Atabey Black?
Atabey Black is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Atabey Black good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Atabey Black made?
Atabey Black is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Atabey Black use?
Atabey Black uses an Ecuador Habano Maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Nicaragua & Peru filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Atabey Black come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Delirios (5¾ × 55) and Ritos (6⅛ × 55). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Atabey Black?
For a 6.125-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Atabey Black?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Atabey Black?
Cigars with a similar build include Bandolero Premium, Casdagli Daughters of the Wind and MBombay Habano. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Costa Rica, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.