Description
The Byron 19th Century Grand Poemas is a premium cigar offering from Selected Tobacco, created by Nelson Alfonso. This cigar is part of the Byron 19th Century line, which pays homage to the original Lord Byron cigars from mid-19th century Cuba.
Specifications
- Size: 6 x 56 (Grand Poemas vitola)
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder: Undisclosed
- Filler: Nicaraguan and undisclosed tobaccos, including Peruvian Ligero
- Aging: 5 years
Flavor Profile
The Byron 19th Century Grand Poemas offers a complex and evolving flavor experience:
- Initial flavors: Cherry, cedar, figs, and raisins
- First third: Nuts (pistachio), cedar, toast, raisins, and red pepper flakes
- Second third: Cinnamon, cedar, molasses, and a barbecued steak-like quality
- Final third: Caramel, apricot, cedar, and nutty notes
The cigar is described as chewy and complex, with a balance of sweetness, spice, and pepper throughout the smoke.