Byron Cigars

Brand History

The legacy of the brand dates back to the mid-19th century when cousins José and Eusebio Alfonso first created a cigar line to honor the legendary English poet, Lord Byron. Today, this historic marque has been brilliantly revived by Nelson Alfonso, a direct descendant of the founding family and the mastermind behind Selected Tobacco. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail in Costa Rica, these premium cigars reflect a profound dedication to patience and tradition, channeling the golden age of tobacco blending into a contemporary format.

When it comes to flavor, these cigars consistently deliver a highly refined, medium-full profile that caters to the seasoned aficionado. The blend features robust tobaccos from Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, and the Dominican Republic, typically finished with a flawless Ecuadorian wrapper. Lighting up one of these beauties reveals a complex array of tasting notes, including prominent cedar, rich leather, roasted coffee, and dark cocoa. As the burn progresses, smokers often detect undertones of dried fruit, caramel, and warm spices, creating a beautifully structured profile where the ligero and seco leaves burn in perfect harmony.

A fascinating fact about the factory operations is their post-roll maturation process: after construction, the cigars rest for several years in cedar-lined aging rooms, and select batches even incorporate the influence of French oak to impart an extra layer of aromatic depth. To guarantee that all this meticulous aging reaches you intact, Cigar Country goes the extra mile. We preserve every single box in our state-of-the-art humidor under strict 70/70 climate control, ensuring your sticks arrive perfectly conditioned and ready to smoke straight out of the box.

Featured Blends & Ratings

Byron 19th Century: This highly sought-after Costa Rican blend is a tribute to the golden age of Havana, delivering a robust medium-full strength profile. Featuring a stunning Ecuadorian wrapper over a complex multinational binder and filler core, it yields exceptional tasting notes of aged cedar, roasted coffee, and subtle warm spices. Known for its impeccable draw and burn, this blend is available in Churchill, Short Robusto, and Robusto formats, providing a deeply satisfying smoke for the discerning palate. This blend has received ratings ranging from 89 points from Cigar Aficionado.

Byron 20th Century: Offering a deeper, more structured smoking session, this medium-full strength blend features a gorgeous Ecuadorian wrapper expertly rolled over premium Peruvian and Dominican filler tobaccos. The resulting profile bursts with dark cocoa, leather, and hints of dried fruit, showcasing the masterful use of rich ligero leaves. Built for true aficionados, this blend is available in Robusto, Churchill, Torpedo, and Toro sizes to suit any preference and continues to receive high praise for its complexity and remarkably smooth finish straight from the aging room. This blend includes cigars that have earned between 88 and 91 points from Cigar Aficionado.

Byron 21st Century: As a contemporary interpretation of the brand’s long-standing tradition, this medium-full blend balances boldness with remarkable elegance. It utilizes a flawless Ecuadorian wrapper surrounding a meticulously fermented binder and filler blend, offering tasting notes of caramel, rich earth, and a touch of French oak influence. Available in Double Corona, Toro, and Gordo vitolas, it delivers an outstanding, razor-sharp burn from the first puff to the nub. It is a prime example of modern blending expertise that honors a historic lineage. This blend includes cigars that have earned between 86 and 91 points from Cigar Aficionado.

Byron Samplers: For those who want to taste the full spectrum of this historic brand, these curated assortments provide an excellent entry point. Featuring a variety of medium-full strength vitolas wrapped in premium Ecuadorian leaf, these samplers allow you to compare the nuances of the 19th, 20th, and 21st Century blends. Expect a wide array of tasting notes ranging from sweet cedar and cocoa to leather and warm spices. Available in beautiful assortments, they are the ideal way to find your favorite blend before committing to a full box.