Rafael Gonzalez Cuban Cigars

Product Description

In 1928, Flor de Rafael Gonzalez Marquez was launched, intended mainly for the English market. Production of these cigars was halted in the early 1960’s due to the revolution in Cuba. The Rey del Mundo factory resurrected these cigars deeming them a “sister” cigar to the Rey del Mundos. The pleasantly subtle yet complex flavours can only be summed up as having the renowned “sauve” taste that connoisseurs have come to expect from Rafael Gonzalez.

It was in this brand that the 6 1/2 inch by 42 gauge cigar – which has the factory name of Cervantes – was first called a Lonsdale after Lord Lonsdale, the famous English sporting Earl and cigar aficionado of that period. Now many other brands use the name as well.

On its lid label each box carries a curious inscription written in English to the effect that the cigars should be smoked within one month of the date of shipment from Havana or otherwise they should be carefully matured for about one year.

Rafael Gonzalez cigars contain a light tasting blend of leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region. All sizes are made by the “totalmente a mano, tripa larga” – totally by hand, long filler technique bar one, which is “totalmente a mano, tripa corta” – totally hand made, short filler.

Flavour Ranking: Light