Hudson, NH — To commemorate the 175th Anniversary of Byron, Selected Tobacco is releasing the Byron 175 Tribute Set, a collector’s presentation celebrating one of the most historically significant names in premium cigars. Produced in extremely limited quantities, the Tribute Set embodies the artistry and timeless philosophy that has made Nelson Alfonso and Selected Tobacco internationally recognized among the world’s most discerning cigar enthusiasts.
Presented in an elegant display package, the collection features four cosmetic-grade aluminum tubes, each housing a different Byron expression representing the evolution of the brand across generations. Every cigar has undergone a minimum of four years of post-roll aging using Selected Tobacco’s proprietary maturation process, where carefully controlled humidity cycles and multiple cedar varietals slowly refine each cigar into its intended character.
The Byron 175 Tribute Set includes:
• Byron 19th Century Grand Poemas – 6 x 56
• Byron 20th Century Habaneros – 6 x 54
• Byron 21st Century Elegantes – 6⅛ x 55
• Byron 1850 No. 3 – 6 x 52
Each blend is rolled in Costa Rica with an Ecuadorian wrapper surrounding carefully selected Dominican, Peruvian, and Nicaraguan tobaccos, allowing every cigar to express its own distinctive personality while remaining unmistakably Byron.
The Byron name traces its roots back more than a century, with documented references appearing in California newspapers during the early 1850s, where the brand established itself among cigar connoisseurs. Today, the Alfonso family has preserved that remarkable heritage while redefining luxury cigar aging through techniques that have become the hallmark of Selected Tobacco.
“Byron has always represented respect for history,” said Alfonso. “We continue the journey with patience. Every cigar teaches us that time is the greatest ingredient, and this collection is our humble tribute to those who appreciated Byron before us and to those who will enjoy it for generations to come.”
Shipping in August, the set will have a retail price of $205. Available only through appointed Byron merchants, the Byron 175th Tribute Set will be offered in strictly limited quantities. Once allocated, no additional production is planned, making this release one of the year’s most desirable acquisitions for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
More than a commemorative release, the Byron 175 Tribute Set represents the culmination of decades of refinement. The precision-machined aluminum tubes preserve each cigar while creating a presentation worthy of one of the industry’s most celebrated luxury brands. It is this marriage of innovation and uncompromising attention to detail that has earned Nelson Alfonso international recognition as one of the foremost visionaries in premium cigars.
