Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor Begins Shipping to Select Retailers

The Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor, first unveiled at PCA 2025 in New Orleans, is now entering its shipping phase, with initial deliveries to select retailers expected to begin next week. Limited to just 175 individually numbered units worldwide, the project marks a milestone release for Selected Tobacco and its founder Nelson Alfonso, celebrating the brand’s 175-year legacy.

Background
Positioned as one of the standout luxury presentations at PCA 2025, the Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor drew significant attention from retailers and industry insiders as a high-end collector release. The Byron brand, distributed in the U.S. by United Cigars, is part of Selected Tobacco’s ultra-premium portfolio, which also includes Atabey, Bandolero, and Alfonso. Known for extended aging and meticulous presentation, Byron cigars are often positioned toward collectors and experienced smokers seeking refined, aged profiles.

This humidor project reflects Nelson Alfonso’s continued focus on craftsmanship, heritage storytelling, and presentation-driven releases, aligning with prior ultra-limited offerings from Selected Tobacco.

Blend Details
Each humidor includes a curated collection of 60 cigars, all aged for more than five years prior to packaging:

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

All cigars feature a 175th Anniversary commemorative foot band.

Sizes / Pricing / Production
Production: 175 total humidors worldwide
Each unit is individually numbered
Includes: 60 cigars per humidor
Pricing: Not disclosed

Release Info
Shipping is scheduled to begin next week to select retailers, with allocation limited due to the fixed production of 175 units. The humidor was originally showcased at PCA 2025 and now transitions from trade show display to retail distribution. No additional production is planned.

The humidor itself features multiple compartments and accessories, including side drawers for accessories, a three-finger cigar case, Turkish Blue ashtray, a top display shelf with concealed humidification, and a hidden lower chamber. A front panel conceals a hygrometer, temperature gauge, and locking mechanism.

Why It Matters
This release reinforces Selected Tobacco’s positioning at the ultra-premium end of the cigar market, where presentation, aging, and scarcity drive value as much as the cigars themselves. With only 175 units available globally, the Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor is clearly aimed at collectors and high-end retail environments rather than everyday consumers.

For retailers, allocations like this often serve as statement pieces—products that elevate humidor displays and attract attention, even if sell-through is limited to a small segment of buyers. It also highlights the continued demand for luxury cigar experiences that extend beyond the cigar itself into packaging, aging, and storytelling.