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Rafael Gonzales Cuban Cigars

RAFAEL GONZALES CUBAN CIGAR BRAND & HISTORY – Here is a success story from the roaring ’20s. Dating from approximately 1928, this brand was initially developed as La Flor de Marquez, with trademark registration in 1936 by the Sociedad El Rey del Mundo.

Rafael Gonzalez was actually created in the 1930s.

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 filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone. All sizes are made by the Tripa Larga, Totalmente a Mano – long filler, totally hand made technique bar one, which is Tripa Corta, “Totalmente a Mano” short filler, totally hand made.

The short filler size also incorporates tobacco leaves from the Semi Vuelta zone.

Flavor: Light

Name: Rafael Gonzales
Year of foundation: 1936
Tobacco Country: Cuba
Tobacco Precedence: Vuelta Abajo
Factory: Romeo y Julieta