The El Rey del Mundo Lonsdales represents a classic vitola from one of Cuba's most storied cigar brands. This elegant cigar, known by its factory name "Cervantes," delivered the traditional Lonsdale format that enthusiasts came to appreciate over decades of production.
History and Status
The Lonsdales vitola entered the El Rey del Mundo portfolio prior to 1960, making it one of the brand's established offerings during the golden era of Cuban cigar production. The cigar maintained its place in the regular production lineup until its discontinuation in 2002, ending a run that spanned more than four decades.
Specifications
| Factory Name | Cervantes |
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
| Length | 165 mm (6½″) |
| Official Weight | 10.80 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
Packaging and Bands
The El Rey del Mundo Lonsdales was offered in multiple presentation formats throughout its production run:
- Dress Box of 25 Cigars — Featured the standard band A; discontinued in 2002
- Slide Lid Box of 25 Cigars — Shipped without bands; discontinued prior to 2002
The slide lid box presentation represented a more traditional shipping method, while the dress box offered a dressed-up presentation with the recognizable El Rey del Mundo band.
Related Releases
A special edition of this vitola appeared in the El Rey del Mundo Lonsdales Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor, a commemorative release that celebrated the turn of the millennium with a curated selection of cigars.
Legacy
As a discontinued regular production cigar, the El Rey del Mundo Lonsdales now exists solely in the secondary market and private collections. Its four-decade production history cemented it as a significant chapter in the El Rey del Mundo story, representing the classic Lonsdale dimensions that many traditionalists came to favor.