The Byron 20th Century cigar’s roots date back to 1848 when the first Cuban Byron cigars were released by Jose and Eusebio Alfonso in Havana, Cuba. The cigars were named after the great English poet Lord Byron. In 1998, Nelson Alfonso, founder of Selected Tobaccos and the original owners’ great-great-great grandson was able to recover the name and re-launch the brand. The Byron 20th Century cigar is composed of an Ecuadorian wrapper draped over a binder of undisclosed origin, and a filler made of Dominican, Peruvian, and undisclosed origin leaves. After they are rolled, the cigars are aged for five years so they can develop their flavor profile. The cigar is medium bodied and features a seamless construction and a superb smoking experience. They are handmade in Costa Rica.