Rafael González (Cuba)
Lonsdales
Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales is a medium strength cigar made in Cuba at El Rey del Mundo. It pairs Cuban wrapper; Cuban binder; Cuban filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 42.
- Maker
- Rafael González (Cuba)
- Wrapper
- Cuban
- Binder
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban
- Country
- Cuba
- Factory
- El Rey del Mundo
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6½ × 42
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryRafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales questions
How strong is Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales?
Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales made?
Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales is made in Cuba at El Rey del Mundo, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales use?
Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales uses a Cuban wrapper over a Cuban binder, with Cuban filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Cervantes (Lonsdale) (6½ × 42). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What cigars are similar to Rafael González (Cuba) Lonsdales?
Cigars with a similar build include Rafael González. They share medium strength, made in Cuba, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.