Launched in the early 1980s, the machine-made La Flor del Caney Selectos appeared only briefly before vanishing from production entirely. Today, this discontinued cigar ranks among the most elusive finds for serious collectors and enthusiasts of Cuban tobacco heritage.
Vitola Specifications
| Cigar Name | Selectos |
| Factory Name | Nacionales Mano |
| Ring Gauge | 40 |
| Length | 140 mm (5½″) |
| Official Weight | 8.28 g |
| Construction | Machine-made |
Band and Presentation
The Selectos featured the standard Band A design associated with the La Flor del Caney brand. Each cigar was individually wrapped in cellophane and packaged in dress boxes containing 25 units—a presentation style that reflected the brand's accessible positioning in the Cuban portfolio during that era.
Production History
La Flor del Caney introduced the Selectos around 1980 as part of their regular production lineup. Despite its initial release, the cigar had a remarkably short lifespan, disappearing from catalogs by the end of the 1980s. This brief production window, combined with the machine-made construction, has rendered surviving examples extraordinarily scarce in today's secondary market.
Collectibility
For aficionados seeking to complete La Flor del Caney collections or explore the brand's historical offerings, the Selectos presents a significant challenge. Its extreme rarity means that even dedicated hunters may search for years without encountering a well-preserved box. When specimens do surface, they typically command premium prices reflective of their scarcity and historical significance.
Related Releases
- All La Flor del Caney Cigars