Rafael González
Brand Notes
StatusRafael Gonzalez is a current pre-revolution brand, introduced in circa 1928. Production ceased in the early 1960s but recommenced in 1965.
It is classified by Habanos SA as a local brand, and has a minor market share.
Generally
The range comprises mild strength cigars using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
Releases
Current production consists of three handmade cigars (one being a short-filler handmade).
Rafael Gonzalez cigars were included in the 1999 release of the Siglo XXI Humidor.
History
Around c1985 Joseph Samuel & Sons of the UK reparked several cigars and sold them as Vitolas: B, C, E, G, & H.
Standard Band A
c1970s to c2010 -- Discontinued
Not embossed
Standard Band B
c2010 on -- Current
Darker band, with Habana Cuba to sides of band - Embossed
Standard Production Packaging
Cigarritos
SBN50 - late 1980s
Coronas Chicas
B50 - early 1970s
Coronas Lonsdales
B25 - early 1970s
Slenderellas
B50 - early 1970s
Vitola C
B25 (Corona Extras)
Current Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade, short filler tobacco.
Bands:
Standard band A, B.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
History:
Until c2002 was a machine-made Vegueritos Mano (37 x 127) vitola.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2017).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2017).
Status:
A 2012 release. Current.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Semi Boite Nature Box of 50 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2010.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2010.
History:
Before the 1970s, the size was reportedly 48 x 140.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1996.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1980s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (discontinued 2006).
Dress Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2003).
Dress Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2003).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2002.
Special Release Cigars
Cigarritos - a current production size
Conicales - a discontinued production size
Coronas Extra - a current production size
Coronas Lonsdales - a discontinued production size
Lonsdales - a current production size
Panetelas - a current production size
Panetelas Extra - a current production size
Petit Coronas - a current production size
Slenderellas - a current production size
Très Petit Lonsdales - a current production size
Conicales
Cigars:
Handmade & machine-made.
Bands:
Standard bands.
Packaging:
Numbered Special Humidor of 2000 cigars comprising 20 brands (21 made).
Status:
A 1999 release.
History:
Free-standing electronic (temperature & humidity controlled) humidor made to commemorate the Millennium. It contains 20 brands and 2,000 cigars.
Petit Piramides - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band B, with Regional Edition band for Germany (Alemania).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (6,000 made).
Status:
A 2013 release.
History:
Released early 2014.
Británicas Extra - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band B, with Region Edition band for Asia Pacific (Asia Pacifico).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (8,888 made).
Status:
A 2016 release. Released mid-2017.
Petite Robustos - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Unknown.
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (6,000 made).
Status:
A 2017 release. Not yet available. Expected late-2018.