RAFAEL GONZALEZ

Rafael Gonzalez was created in the 1930's. It was in this brand that the 6.5 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.

 

When one examines the Flor de Rafael Gonzalez box, the following statement can still be found: “These cigars have been manufactured from a secret blend of pure Vuelta Abajo tobaccos selected by the Márquez Rafael González, Grande of Spain.“

 

 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.