{"product_id":"byron-21st-century-distinguidos","title":"Byron 21st Century Distinguidos","description":"\u003ch2\u003eByron 21st Century Distinguidos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eByron 21st Century Distinguidos\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultra-premium \u003cstrong\u003e6 x 55 Toro Grande\u003c\/strong\u003e created by \u003cstrong\u003eNelson Alfonso and Selected Tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e. Handcrafted in Costa Rica, the Distinguidos belongs to Byron's 21st Century collection, a series conceived to represent the evolution of premium cigar making in the modern era through carefully aged tobaccos, sophisticated blending and extensive post-roll maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Distinguidos is finished with a refined \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian wrapper\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounding a \u003cstrong\u003ePeruvian binder\u003c\/strong\u003e and a combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePeruvian and Dominican filler tobaccos\u003c\/strong\u003e. Selected Tobacco is deliberately discreet about portions of its recipes, but the documented 21st Century blend emphasizes smoothness, aroma and complexity over aggressive strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCigar Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Byron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21st Century \/ Siglo XXI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitola:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinguidos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toro Grande\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected Tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nelson Alfonso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peruvian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru \u0026amp; Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Medium-Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade \/ Premium Long Filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Roll Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eByron 21st Century Distinguidos\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a sophisticated profile centered around \u003cstrong\u003earomatic cedar, toasted bread, roasted nuts, vanilla and natural tobacco sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, with touches of \u003cstrong\u003eblack pepper and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e appearing particularly through the retrohale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than emphasizing raw power, the 21st Century collection is designed around balance and refinement. The Distinguidos delivers a generous volume of smoke from its 55 ring gauge while retaining the smooth, elegant personality associated with extensively aged Selected Tobacco cigars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eByron 21st Century\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eByron 21st Century collection debuted in 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e as the modern chapter in Nelson Alfonso's interpretation of Byron's history. 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Byron's elaborate packaging reflects Nelson Alfonso's background in luxury design and complements the extensive aging and limited-production philosophy behind Selected Tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-premium cigar from Nelson Alfonso and Selected Tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the modern \u003cstrong\u003eByron 21st Century \/ Siglo XXI\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 x 55 Toro Grande.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcuadorian Shade wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeruvian binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeruvian and Dominican filler tobaccos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Costa Rica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately four years of post-roll maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging philosophy incorporates multiple varieties of cedar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to medium-full profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of cedar, toasted bread, roasted nuts, vanilla and black pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich flavor balanced by extensive maturation and refinement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated to represent the modern era of premium cigar making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 cigars per traditional box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eByron\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced by \u003cstrong\u003eSelected Tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e under the direction of Nelson Alfonso. 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