Vintage is a term that is at times misunderstood and overused. However when Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco releases blends with 5 years of post-roll age decorated by a uniquely designed humidor, the term is fitting. Byron using a unique distinction for their lines. Each line is named after a century, because Nelson tried to capture the true essence of what a great cigar was, or is, in that century. This year’s edition of Byron […]
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Vintage is a term that is at times misunderstood, yet when Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco releases blends with 5 years of post-roll age decorated by a uniquely designed humidor the term is fitting. This edition of Byron humidors is limited to one size in each blend, with only 5,000 cigars rolled for each century; the Byron cigar line has a century interpretation for any cigar enthusiast. The numbered humidors are limited to 200 of […]
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire.. Cigar Accessories you didn’t know you needed … Or is it all Cigarbage? That is the topic of discussion today, right here on The Cigar Authority! Join us this week as we fire up the Rocky Patel Special Edition from the Care Package as well as firing up the new limited edition Byron Habaneros. We will have this and […]
Vintage is a term that is at times misunderstood, yet when Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco releases blends with 5 years of post-roll age decorated by a uniquely designed humidor the term is fitting. This edition of Byron humidors is limited to one size in each blend, with only 5,000 cigars rolled for each century; the Byron cigar line has a century interpretation for any cigar enthusiast. The numbered humidors are limited to 200 of […]
There are a few great cigars in our industry that should be given as a gift, or smoked on a special occasion. One such cigar is the Byron from Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco. Today I am lighting up the Byron Habaneros as the recipient of a gift from a customer who called in to purchase one of these luxurious smokes with the sole purpose of handing it of to me. Cigar: Byron Serie Siglo XX Size: Habaneros […]
United Cigar Group made an announcement that they are extending two of their most popular ultra-premium cigar blends. Receiving these extensions are the Atabey and Byron brands, both made in Costa Rica and featuring upscale blends of high-end tobacco designed to appeal to smokers who enjoy and appreciate the finest tobaccos. The brands represent the most exclusive offerings in the extensive United Cigar Group portfolio and this announcement is expected to cause significant excitement among fans […]
A few moths ago two new sizes of the Byron were introduced and we reviewed the Gran Poemas. Today we follow it up with the Byron Habaneros a 6 x 56 Serie Siglo XX. Each Byron cigar is said to be blended like a Cuban cigar from a specific century and this one is modeled after the 20th Century. In the past we have reviewed the Londinenses and totally loved it so today’s cigar comes with high […]