Rafael Gonzales Cuban Cigars

Rafael Gonzalez was created in the 1930s. It was in this brand that the 6 ½”x 42 cigar, which has a factory name Cervantes, was first called 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 stating that the cigars should be smoked within one month of the date of shipment or carefully matured for about one year.