Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor Set Arrives in Stores This Week

The highly anticipated Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor Set is scheduled to begin arriving in stores this coming week, marking a major milestone release from Selected Tobacco.

The release celebrates the long and layered history of the Byron brand, which traces its inspiration back to English poet George Byron. Decades after his passing, José and Eusebio Alfonso established the brand, which is now owned and carried forward by Nelson Alfonso, a sixth-generation descendant of the founding family.

This anniversary edition serves as both a tribute to the brand’s heritage and a showcase of its modern luxury cigar craftsmanship.

A Luxury Humidor Built Around History and Craftsmanship

The Byron 175th Anniversary release is far more than a cigar collection—it is a fully designed luxury experience.

Each handcrafted humidor includes cigars, accessories, and design elements intended to reflect the brand’s identity, aging philosophy, and artistic presentation.

Only 175 total sets have been produced worldwide, making this one of the most limited Byron releases to date.

60 Aged Cigars Across the Byron Portfolio

Inside each humidor are 60 total cigars, divided evenly among four distinct Byron vitolas spanning multiple eras of the brand’s portfolio.

Included Cigars:

Byron 1850 No. 3 (6 x 52) – 15 cigars
Byron 19th Century Grand Poemas (6 x 56) – 15 cigars
Byron 20th Century Habaneros (6 x 54) – 15 cigars
Byron 21st Century Elegantes (6 1/8 x 55) – 15 cigars

All cigars have undergone Selected Tobacco’s five-plus-year aging process, designed to refine flavor complexity and create what the company describes as an evolving, layered smoking experience from start to finish.

A Multi-Layered Luxury Humidor Design

The humidor itself is crafted as a functional display of luxury engineering and cigar storage innovation.

Key features include:

A top shelf capacity for 20 cigars
Dual concealed humidification chambers revealed via signature Byron knobs
A lower storage chamber for additional cigars
Gold-accented front panel design
Built-in hygrometer, temperature gauge, and locking mechanism

Each element is designed not only for preservation but also to reinforce the artistry behind the Byron brand.

Included Accessories: Function Meets Presentation

Beyond cigars, each set includes curated accessories housed within integrated side drawers.

These include:

A three-finger cigar travel case
A matching ultramarine ashtray

Both pieces are designed to complement the aesthetic of the humidor while extending the luxury experience beyond storage alone.

A Statement From Nelson Alfonso

Nelson Alfonso, head of Selected Tobacco, emphasized the emotional and cultural significance behind the release:

“For me, Byron is not only a cigar, it is a story of my family, of my country, of the time. This humidor is to honor this story, one piece of my soul in each box. We age the cigars with patience, with love. This is not only to smoke, it is to feel.”

The statement reinforces Byron’s positioning as a heritage-driven luxury cigar brand focused on storytelling, patience, and artisanal aging.

Limited to 175 Sets Worldwide

The Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor is strictly limited to 175 total sets globally, each carrying an MSRP of $5,000.

Given the extreme limitation and brand prestige, demand is expected to significantly outpace availability among collectors and retailers.

Final Thoughts

The Byron 175th Anniversary release represents one of the most elaborate and collectible humidor presentations in the modern cigar industry.

With 60 aged cigars spanning four Byron eras, premium accessories, and a museum-level presentation, the set reinforces Selected Tobacco’s reputation for combining craftsmanship, heritage, and luxury design.

As shipments begin rolling out this week, the release is poised to become a centerpiece collectible for serious Byron enthusiasts and high-end cigar collectors alike.

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