Description
Byron Distinguidos 21st (Serie Siglo XXI)
Size: 6″ × 55 (Toro Gordo)
Vitola: Parejo (Toro-sized)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Dominican (undisclosed)
Fillers: Dominican, Peruvian, plus undisclosed blends (Costa Rica origin)
Flavor Notes: Cedar, roasted nuts, graham cracker, black pepper, subtle vanilla, dates, raisins, brown sugar
Pairing Notes: Cuban-style coffee, aged rum, stout beer, dark chocolate desserts
Manufacturer: Selected Tobacco (Nelson Alfonso) – produced as part of the Serie Siglo XXI “21st Century” line
Privada Storytelling
Byron Distinguidos 21st resurrects a 19th-century Cuban legacy using premium modern tobaccos. Nelson Alfonso honors his heritage with a cigar that feels classic yet contemporary—comfortable elegance built on refined structure. In Privada’s universe, it’s the smoke you choose when history meets craftsmanship, and tradition meets tasteful reinvention.
Flavor Journey
First third: Opens with cedar and roasted nuts, complemented by soft graham cracker sweetness and a light pepper zing.
Mid-smoke: Roasted nuts deepen, with licorice and brown-sugar notes emerging under creamy vanilla.
Final third: Dates, raisins, and soft cedar blend with black pepper on the retrohale—finishing clean yet richly nuanced.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar blends old-world heritage with precision. Medium-full yet refined, it rides a wave of flavor transitions without overwhelming. It reflects Privada’s values: purposeful identity, layered execution, and elegance with substance.