Rafael Gonzales cigars were first brought to the cigar market during the period of 1830s. However, production of this authentic cigar was brought to a standstill during the Cuban revolution, then later was revitalized and regenerated by the El Rey del Mundo factory in 1965. During this period, the cigar product was re-launched as a sister product of El Rey del Mundo cigars. Currently, these cigars are now manufactured at the Romeo y Julieta factory situated in Havana. These are one of the most famous and favorite brands of Cuban cigars that are exceedingly popular brand of great magnitude of the Spanish market.
Flavor of Rafael Gonzales Cigars
The standard taste of authentic Rafael Gonzales cigars is remarkable for its sweet and floral character with a slight tinge of spiciness. Delicate woody essence are combined with dark chocolate, coffee, and nuts nuances create a supplementary elegance for a satisfying and outstanding cigar smoking pleasure.
Additional element that highlights this original cigar piece is the tasteful looking oily Maduro wrappers casing each cigar. This appearance makes this cigar more enticing and irresistible to most cigar aficionados. The above mentioned factors alongside excellent aging potential (5 to 6 years time to age will result to a more enhanced flavor) are enough reasons why more cigar buffs turn to Rafael Gonzales cigars for their cigar smoking contentment.
Popular Rafael Gonzales Cigars
Rafael Gonzales cigars offer an outstanding quality-to-price ratio, meaning no cigar smoker would regret buying this authentic cigar because there is a big difference between them and the low quality cigs that appear in multitude at present. Here are some of the popular and favorite varieties from the Rafael Gonzales line:
1. Rafael Gonzales Panetelas cigars- These are hand made cigars of the best quality that are ideal for an after lunch smoke. This small-sized Habanos possess a smooth and creamy taste that brings out a well-balanced spicy and earthy aroma along with a medium tobacco essence.
2. Rafael Gonzales Panetelas Extra cigar- Compared to most Cuban cigars, this cigar has a lighter, more aromatic, and milder; yet still capable of providing cigar smoking enjoyment. A perfect personification of the label, small in size but never in taste and flavor. Tinges of cocoa, wood, spices, and delicate pepper are combined with an earthy undertone that emphasizes as you move on to the end of each piece.
3. Rafael Gonzales Petit Coronas cigar- Cigar with a smooth woody essence along with the fusion of honey, vanilla, and coffee. These cigars are easy to smoke even with its strong and somewhat tannic flavor.
4. Rafael Gonzales Coronas Extra cigar- These cigar is the biggest when it comes to gauge and strength. Full chocolate, toasted nuts, and spicy tinges come together with the combination of grassy flavor and sweet aroma brings out a lovely and agreeable intricacy and sophistication very much appreciated by the meticulous taste of a veteran Cuban cigar smoker.
If you will notice there is an instruction written in the box of any Rafael Gonzales cigar, it says “smoked either within one month of the date of shipment from Havana, or should be carefully matured for about a year.” This is essentially true because all Cuban cigars have undergone fermenting procedures that releases some natural oils, once a year lasting for a few years after manufacturing.
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Usually all orders are delivered within 4-10 days after shipping.
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