Rafael Gonzalez
Year of foundation: 1936
Tobacco Country: Cuba
Tobacco Procedence: Vuelta Abajo
Factory: Romeo y Julieta
Established in the roaring 20’s, Rafael González brand was first marketed as La Flor de Marquez, and was the first marca to develop the Lonsdale vitola with the Cervantes (now discontinued). The Lonsdale gets its name from Hugh Cecil Lowther, the Fifth Earl of Lonsdale, a famous British sportsman and cigar lover. Rafael González is known for hand rolling medium bodied cigars using long filler (Tripa larga, Totalmente a Mano). Its best sellers are the Rafael Gonzalez Perlas, the Rafael Gonzalez Petit Coronas and the Rafael Gonzalez Panetelas Extra.
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Rafael Gonzalez Coronas de Lonsdales - 10 cigars
179,00 $USÉpuisé
Launched in 2023 The Rafael González Coronas de Lonsdales, 5 inches (127mm) by 48 ring gauge, is a medium bodied Corona Extra. Its vitola is also known as Hermoso No.4 already used for acclaimed cigars such as the Vegas Robaina Famosos and the El Rey del Mundo Choix Suprême.
With over 90 years of history, this iconic brand continually reinvents itself to captivate aficionados. The Rafael González Coronas de Lonsdales is presented in a semi-boite nature box containing 10 Habanos, entirely handmade with long filler, following a meticulous selection of leaves sourced from the Vuelta Abajo region, renowned for producing the world's finest tobacco. Last year, the bands on the line underwent a makeover, enhancing their visual appeal.
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Rafael Gonzalez Coronas Extra - 25 cigars
179,00 $USÉpuisé
The Rafael Gonzalez Coronas Extra, discontinued in 2010, is a nice Grand Corona, 5’6” (143mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. En savoir plus -
Rafael Gonzalez Panetelas Extra - 25 cigars
119,00 $US Prix spécial : 109,00 $USÉpuisé
The Rafael Gonzalez Panetelas Extra is a hidden gem, a medium Short Panetela, 5’ (127mm) long, of 36 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. This cigar has been around since the 1930’s, and like other cigars from Rafael Gonzalez it is very smooth and mild, using only tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo region. Medium body at its peak, its delivers mostly smooth aromas of chocolate, coffee and of amazing tobacco. There are also notes of almond, earth, wood, bread and some floral characteristics. Its amazing construction allows an excellent draw throughout the entire cigar and a memorable smoking experience. Minimum ageing recommended is 3 years. En savoir plus -
Rafael Gonzalez Perlas - 25 cigars (packs of 5)
189,00 $USÉpuisé
The Rafael Gonzalez Perlas is a medium-full Petit Corona, 4" (102mm) long, of 40 ring gauge, and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. One of the most recent cigars of the Rafael Gonzalez lineup, (released in 2011), and is a pretty short smoke, perfect for a morning break. Its construction is great; it's perfectly rolled and feels nice between the fingers. It smokes beautifully, rather slowly and has a nice creamy profile but also develops some powerful woody aromas. There are also some creamy aromas, some coffee, some spices from pepper and some berries touches. The finish is long, with vanilla and some floral aftertaste. Overall, it is a great little smoke that can age very well and evolve into an even more mellow profile. En savoir plus
