United Cigars has announced the return of the Atabey Ritos Gift Set, with the second edition of the limited release scheduled to begin shipping during the first week of October 2026.
The premium gift set combines five Atabey Ritos cigars with a specially designed porcelain Atabey ashtray, creating a collector-focused package centered around one of Selected Tobacco’s most recognizable luxury cigar brands.
The new Atabey Ritos Gift Set carries a suggested retail price of $270.
What Comes in the Atabey Ritos Gift Set?
Each limited-edition set includes five Atabey Ritos cigars measuring 6 1/8 x 55, individually presented in cosmetic-grade tubes.
The cigars are accompanied by an elegant porcelain ashtray designed by Nelson Alfonso, founder of Selected Tobacco and the creative force behind the Atabey brand.
Featuring prominent Atabey branding, the ashtray is designed to complement the presentation of the cigars and position the set as both a luxury cigar experience and a collectible item.
According to information provided to The Cigar Guys by Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars, the second-edition Atabey Ritos Gift Set is expected to begin reaching retailers during the first week of October.
Atabey Ritos Features Five Years of Post-Roll Aging
A defining feature of the Atabey Ritos is its extensive post-roll aging process.
The cigars included in the set undergo approximately five years of post-roll aging, reflecting the aging philosophy that Nelson Alfonso and Selected Tobacco have incorporated into their premium cigar portfolio.
Rather than focusing exclusively on the aging of individual tobacco leaves before production, Selected Tobacco places significant emphasis on aging completed cigars before they are released to consumers.
The Atabey Ritos is intended as a tribute to Atabey, a goddess associated with the indigenous Taíno culture, whose name and imagery have become central to the identity of the Atabey cigar line.
United Cigars describes the resulting smoking experience as smooth and balanced, with the extended aging process intended to further integrate the cigar’s tobacco components before release.
What Tobacco Is Used in the Atabey Ritos?
The Atabey Ritos features an Ecuadorian wrapper surrounding a blend of Peruvian and Dominican filler tobaccos.
Its 6 1/8 x 55 dimensions place the cigar in a substantial format designed to provide a longer smoking experience while showcasing the blend’s balance and aging.
The combination of premium tobacco, extensive post-roll aging and elaborate presentation reflects the broader luxury positioning of Selected Tobacco’s Atabey portfolio.
Nelson Alfonso and Selected Tobacco Continue Their Focus on Luxury Presentation
Presentation has long played a significant role in the brands developed by Nelson Alfonso and Selected Tobacco.
Alfonso’s cigar projects frequently combine elaborate packaging, extensive tobacco aging and distinctive branding. The Atabey Ritos Gift Set continues that approach by pairing aged cigars with an accessory specifically designed for the release.
Rather than simply packaging cigars inside a traditional box, the Ritos Gift Set is positioned as a complete luxury cigar presentation.
The porcelain ashtray also gives the release an element that remains after the five cigars have been smoked, making the package potentially appealing to collectors as well as Atabey enthusiasts.
How Much Does the Atabey Ritos Gift Set Cost?
The suggested retail price for the 2026 Atabey Ritos Gift Set is $270.
Because the release is described as limited edition, availability may vary among premium cigar retailers carrying Selected Tobacco products.
Shipping is expected to begin during the first week of October 2026.
United Cigars and Selected Tobacco
United Cigars currently serves as the U.S. distributor for several Selected Tobacco brands, including:
- Atabey
- Byron
- Alfonso
- Bandolero
The company also distributes Jose Dominguez cigars and maintains its own portfolio of cigar brands and projects, including Firecracker, Red Anchor, La Gianna Havana and United.
United Cigars also produces its Series Unidas collaborations, partnering with established cigar manufacturers on limited-release projects for premium cigar retailers.
The modern company traces the United Cigar name back to a U.S. cigar retail chain founded in 1901 that eventually expanded to thousands of locations.
When Will the Atabey Ritos Gift Set Be Available?
The second edition of the Atabey Ritos Gift Set is scheduled to begin shipping during the first week of October 2026.
With five extensively aged Atabey Ritos cigars, individual presentation tubes and a Nelson Alfonso-designed porcelain ashtray, the release continues Selected Tobacco’s emphasis on combining premium cigars with luxury presentation.
For Atabey collectors and smokers interested in Selected Tobacco’s extended aging process, the limited-edition package represents one of the brand’s more elaborate releases of 2026.
Atabey Ritos Gift Set Details
Manufacturer/Brand: Selected Tobacco / Atabey
Distributor: United Cigars
Cigar: Atabey Ritos
Size: 6 1/8 x 55
Quantity: Five cigars
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Filler: Peruvian and Dominican
Aging: Five years post-roll
Included Accessory: Porcelain Atabey ashtray
Suggested Retail Price: $270
Expected Shipping: First week of October 2026
