{"title":"Nelson Alfonso Atabey\/Byron","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen people talk about ultra-premium cigars, the conversation almost always finds its way to Nelson Alfonso and the Selected Tobacco portfolio. Long before creating his own brands, Alfonso built a legendary reputation through luxury cigar design and branding, including work connected to some of Cuba’s most iconic releases. That same obsession with detail, presentation, aging, and refinement became the foundation for what would eventually become one of the most respected boutique luxury cigar portfolios in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrands like Atabey and Byron are not built around raw strength or overpowering blends. Instead, they focus on elegance, smoothness, balance, and complexity. Every cigar is treated almost like a luxury timepiece or fine wine, going through extensive aging processes designed to refine the smoking experience into something incredibly polished and sophisticated. The result is a style of cigar that feels effortless, creamy, nuanced, and unbelievably smooth from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtabey has become the standout name in the portfolio, earning a near cult-like following among cigar enthusiasts who appreciate subtle complexity and flawless construction. Known for its creamy texture, refined sweetness, and layered transitions, Atabey delivers a smoking experience that feels luxurious without needing to overpower the palate. Byron takes a slightly different approach, leaning into old-world tradition and historical inspiration with deeply aged tobaccos, rich character, and a timeless profile that feels incredibly refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, Atabey and Byron represent some of the finest examples of modern luxury cigars available today. From the meticulous aging and blending process to the presentation and overall experience, Nelson Alfonso has created a portfolio that focuses entirely on craftsmanship, refinement, and delivering cigars that are meant to be savored slowly and appreciated fully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"atabey-ritos","title":"Atabey - Ritos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d3db6d45-894c-406e-bc3b-8d8809636261\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eElevating the art of aging to a whole new level, these cigars undergo a meticulous cedar infusion using five distinct woods, Cuban, Spanish, Lebanese, Brazilian and Mexican cedar. Through a specialized process that lowers humidity to 40% before gradually returning it to 70%, the cigars are allowed to “breathe,” absorbing the nuanced character of each cedar and developing a uniquely refined aroma and flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eInspired by rich heritage, Atabey draws its name from the revered goddess of the Taíno people, the same culture credited with the earliest form of cigar smoking. 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