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Rafael González was created in the 1930’s.
It was in this brand that the 61⁄2 inch (165mm) 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 González 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.
Flavour: Light
Flavour
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Cigarritos | Vitola de Galera: Laguito No. 3 Length: 115 mm (4 1/2″) Ring Gauge: 26 (10.32 mm) |
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Coronas Extra | Vitola de Galera: Coronas Gordas Length: 143 mm (5 5/8″) Ring Gauge: 46 (18.26 mm) |
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Lonsdales | Vitola de Galera: Cervantes Length: 165 mm (6 1/2″) Ring Gauge: 42 (16.67 mm) |
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Panetelas | Vitola de Galera: Panetelas Length: 117 mm (4 5/8″) Ring Gauge: 34 (13.49 mm) |
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Panetelas Extra | Vitola de Galera: Vegueritos Mano Length: 127 mm (5″) Ring Gauge: 37 (14.68 mm) |
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Petit Coronas | Vitola de Galera: Marevas Length: 129 mm (5 1/8″) Ring Gauge: 42 (16.67 mm) |
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Slenderellas | Vitola de Galera: Panetelas Largas Length: 175 mm (6 7/8″) Ring Gauge: 28 (11.11 mm) |