Description
Byron Selección 1850 No. 3 Toro
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Size: 6″ × 52
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Vitola: Toro
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian
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Binder: Peruvian
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Fillers: Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers
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Strength: Medium
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Flavor Notes:
Earth, oak, cocoa, cedar, peppery tobacco, red pepper spice, natural tobacco sweetness
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Pairing Notes:
Espresso doppio, aged rum, dark chocolate, cedarwood pastry, peppered nut dessert, porter beer
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Manufacturer: Selected Tobacco / Byron brand, produced at Tabacos de Costa Rica in Santiago de Puriscal
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Release: Part of the Byron 1850 series celebrating nearly 175 years of brand legacy; extensively aged in cedar and French oak for 2–5 years post-roll
Privada Storytelling
Legacy aged into medium-bodied eloquence
Byron Selección 1850 No. 3 Toro is the fusion of time-honored roots and purposeful aging. Rolled under Costa Rican skies and aged in French oak and cedar, it unfolds in earthy depth underpinned by creamy oak and cocoa. Walking the line between smooth and spicy, it finishes with a whisper of red pepper—an elegant narrative of patience and place.
Flavor Journey
First third: Earth-forward core with alternating notes of oak and cocoa, cedar accents on the palate and retrohale
Middle third: Cocoa and cedar fade into natural tobacco sweetness and red pepper warmth
Final third: Pepper intensity rises slightly, closing with balanced earth, oak, and tobacco richness
Draw is well-balanced with subtle resistance
Burn line holds steady, may require occasional touch-ups
Smoke body is medium, polished, and character-rich
Why It Belongs in Privada
This Toro embodies thoughtful curation—heritage leaf, multi-wood aging, and layered complexity. It’s not just aged; it is aged for expression, and rewards those who savor nuance over novelty. A collectible-worthy centerpiece.