Don Cándido Selección No.501
The Don Cándido Selección No.501 represents a chapter in Cuban cigar history that has since closed, as this regular production cigar was discontinued after a run that began in the late 1960s. Part of the Don Cándido brand portfolio, this vitola offered smokers a classic Cuban experience during its time on the market.
Vitola Specifications
| Cigar Name | Selección No.501 |
| Factory Name | Cervantes |
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
| Length | 165 mm (6½″) |
| Official Weight | 10.80 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
Presentation and Packaging
The Selección No.501 was presented with the brand's standard "A" band design, consistent with the Don Cándido aesthetic of its era. Cigars were packaged in semi boîte nature boxes containing 25 cigars, a traditional presentation that allowed the cigars to breathe and age gracefully in their wooden environment.
Historical Context
Released during the late 1960s, the Selección No.501 entered the Cuban cigar market during a significant period of transition and consolidation within the industry. The Don Cándido brand itself carries historical weight, and this particular vitola contributed to that legacy during its production run.
As a discontinued regular production cigar, the Selección No.501 has become a piece of Cuban cigar history. Collectors and enthusiasts who encounter this cigar today are experiencing a product that is no longer available through standard commercial channels.
The Cervantes Vitola
Under its factory name of Cervantes, this cigar followed the traditional Cuban nomenclature system. The dimensions—a 42 ring gauge paired with a 165 mm length—place this in the category of longer, more slender cigars that reward the smoker with an extended smoking experience and evolving flavor development throughout the burn.