Bandolero
Traficantes
Bandolero Traficantes is a medium-full strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Ecuador wrapper; Peru binder; Peru, Brazilian, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 60.
- Maker
- Bandolero
- Wrapper
- Ecuador
- Binder
- Peru
- Filler
- Peru, Brazilian, Dominican
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Bandolero Traficantes yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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How strong is Bandolero Traficantes?
Bandolero Traficantes is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Bandolero Traficantes 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 Bandolero Traficantes made?
Bandolero Traficantes is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Bandolero Traficantes use?
Bandolero Traficantes uses an Ecuador wrapper over a Peru binder, with Peru, Brazilian, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Bandolero Traficantes come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Tremendos (5 × 50), Picaros (5½ × 54), Vanidosos (6 × 54) and Pretenciosos (6½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Bandolero Traficantes?
For a 6-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 cigars are similar to Bandolero Traficantes?
Cigars with a similar build include Alfonso Gran Selección, MBombay Corojo Oscuro and Atabey Black. They share medium-full strength, made in Costa Rica, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.