BYRON 1850
A Legacy of Poetry and Craft
The Story Behind the Brand
In 1848 Jose and Eusebio Alfonso, cousins, opened a small cigar factory in Santiago de Las Vegas, a province of Havana, Cuba and created a cigar brand named Lord Byron in honor of this world renowned English poet.
He was arguably the greatest author of romantic poetries of the day and more importantly pertaining to the brand, an avid cigar smoker and enthusiast.
Some researchers say “Lord Byron became the first cigar brand to adorn a lithographed cigar band and label with a name on it”.
More than eighty years later, in the 1930’s, The Great Depression hits and Lord Byron cigars were gone, but not forever.
Now…150 years later the original owners’ great-great-great grandson Nelson Alfonso recovered again the Byron brand name in 1998.
The Experience
The Byron 1850 is a celebration of heritage, artistry, and patience, rooted in the Alfonso family’s cigar making tradition that began in Cuba generations ago. The line takes its name from the famed English poet Lord Byron, a figure admired in the family’s early days for his romanticism, elegance, and refined taste. The first Byron cigars were crafted in Cuba in 1850, embodying the union of old-world sophistication and Cuban craftsmanship.
Today, the Byron 1850 continues that legacy with unparalleled attention to detail. Each cigar is aged for a minimum of five years in a meticulously maintained multi-cedar room, where the influence of French oak during the aging process adds depth, roundness, and a subtle aromatic complexity. This dedication to long-term aging refines the blend, delivering a cigar that is both luxurious and timeless. From its historic roots to its modern execution, the Byron 1850 is more than a cigar— it is an homage to art, culture, and the enduring craft of the Alfonso family.
Blend
wrapper
Ecuador
binder
Ecuador
filler
Nicaraguan
Peruvian
Box Count:
25 Cigars
Vitolas
No. 4 – 5 × 50
No. 3 – 6 × 52
Gran Bouquets – 6 × 58
No. 2 – 7 × 56
No. 1 – 8 × 54
Liricos – 9.25 × 55
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