Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor Begins Shipping

Limited-edition humidor commemorates the 175-year legacy of the Byron cigar brand.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:27am

A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen-style illustration depicting a single cigar humidor object repeated in a grid pattern, using a palette of neon colors and heavy black outlines to transform the everyday item into a modern pop art piece.The limited-edition Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor celebrates the storied legacy of this iconic cigar brand through a bold, pop art-inspired design.New Orleans Today

Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor, first unveiled at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans, is now entering its shipping phase, with initial deliveries to select retailers scheduled to begin next week. The humidor was created to commemorate the 175-year legacy of the Byron brand and represents a defining moment for Selected Tobacco and its founder, Nelson Alfonso.

Why it matters

The Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor was one of the most closely followed presentations at PCA 2025, where it was showcased to retailers and industry leaders as a singular collector release. The release of this limited-edition humidor marks an important milestone for the Byron brand and its continued legacy.

The details

Produced in a strictly limited run of 175 individually numbered units, the Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor features a luxurious design with two sleek side drawers, a three-finger cigar case, a matching Turkish Blue ashtray, a top shelf that holds 20 cigars with concealed humidification chambers, and a secret lower chamber that unveils the remainder of the curated selection. Each humidor includes an exclusive and carefully aged 60-cigar collection across four different Byron cigar lines that have undergone Selected Tobacco's five-plus-year aging process.

  • The Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor was first unveiled at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans.
  • Initial deliveries of the humidor to select retailers are scheduled to begin next week.

The players

Byron

A cigar brand with a 175-year legacy.

Selected Tobacco

The company that created the Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor.

Nelson Alfonso

The founder of Selected Tobacco and the creator of the Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor.

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What they’re saying

“For me, Byron is not only a cigar. It is the story of my family, my country, and time itself. This humidor was created to honor that story.”

— Nelson Alfonso, Founder of Selected Tobacco

The takeaway

The release of the Byron 175th Anniversary Humidor represents a significant milestone for the iconic cigar brand, showcasing its rich history and the dedication of its creators to preserving its legacy for generations to come.