Byron 20th Century Habaneros 2016 Vintage Limited Edition

The Byron 20th Century Habanero is a 6 x 54 toro gordo that also comes from the 2016 production and aged for five years after rolling. Its blend features an Ecuadorian wrapper, undisclosed binder, and a mix of Dominican, Peruvian and undisclosed fillers.

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Bought from – 

Luxury Cigar Club

 

Information: 

Wrapper: Ecuador

Binder: Undisclosed

Filler: Dominican Republic, Peru, Undisclosed

Origin: Costa Rica

Factory: Selected Tobacco S.A.

 

Aging (if any): 5 years + additional 2 after purchase

Single (MSRP): $37.00

Box (MSRP): $924.00 (25)

Availability: Limited – 200 Boxes Made

 

Size: 

6 x 54

Wrapper: 

Reddish Brown hue, minimal veins, smooth wrapper

 

Construction

Firm packed

 

Cold draw: 

Charred wood 

 

First third: 

Floral, creamy, wood, caramel, bread

 

Retro:

 Floral, wood 

 

Second third: 

Leather, wood, caramel, cornflake, raisin, cedar

 

Burn: 

Razor sharp

 

Smoke: 

Wispy clouds

 

Final third: 

Milk chocolate, wood, dark fruit, cedar

 

Retro: 

Dark fruit, wood, coffee

 

Duration:

1 hour 45 minutes

 

Conclusion: 

First light is very nice as a smooth floral creaminess hits the palate, accompanied by some wood. The draw is unfortunately fairly tight, but manageable for now. The creaminess has morphed into a caramel, with some bready after notes. On the retro I get a sharp floral and wood note. One inch in and the burn is as perfect as a burn can get, the draw is still a bit snug but a good amount of smoke produced. You can certainly tell this is an aged cigar. The caramel creaminess is absolutely delicious and smooth, but the floral note puts the flavor off a bit for me. Second third begins with a bit of leather added to the mix, and a nice nuttiness mixed with a cornflake. After a few puffs into the second third a delicious raisin note joins. As the second third continues a cedar note joins as now the main notes are cedar, leather, and a slight sweetness on the backend. Final third begins with a bang! A delicious creamy milk chocolate that gives me hot chocolate vibes. In the background the wood remains and a slight dark fruit note joins. Great start to the final third. About a half inch in and the chocolate and dark fruit note really pick up and dominate the palate, I honestly could not have asked for more in the final third, absolutely delicious. On the retro I get the dark fruit and a wood note, with a slight coffee note. Overall this gets a score of 96. If you have the money, this cigar is as good as its packaging. 

 

Result: 96

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