El Rey del Mundo Petit Lonsdales
The Petit Lonsdales from El Rey del Mundo represents a fascinating chapter in Cuban cigar history—a vitola that enjoyed a production run spanning more than four decades before being officially retired from the brand's lineup. This cigar exemplifies the classic Cuban approach to medium-bodied smoking experiences, carrying the prestigious "King of the World" name that has been associated with premium tobacco since the late 19th century.
Historical Background
Released prior to 1960, the Petit Lonsdales emerged during a transformative period for the Cuban cigar industry. The vitola maintained its place in regular production through the nationalization era and continued to be manufactured until its discontinuation in 2003. During its production lifetime, the cigar was also offered in tubed format as the Tubo No.2 (coded B25at), though this presentation was phased out during the 1980s.
Specifications
| Cigar Name | Petit Lonsdales |
| Factory Name | Marevas |
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
| Length | 129 mm (5⅛ inches) |
| Official Weight | 8.46 grams |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Band | Standard band A |
Packaging Options
- Dress box containing 25 cigars
- Slide lid cabinet containing 25 cigars
Production Status
After serving cigar enthusiasts for over four decades, the El Rey del Mundo Petit Lonsdales was officially discontinued in 2003. Today, remaining specimens are considered collector's items, representing a bygone era of Cuban cigar production. The Marevas factory name designation indicates this cigar followed traditional Cuban sizing conventions, offering smokers a balanced proportions between ring gauge and length that allowed for approximately 30 to 45 minutes of smoking time.
Brand Context
El Rey del Mundo, translating to "King of the World," has long been recognized for producing cigars that emphasize refinement and complexity over raw power. The Petit Lonsdales embodied this philosophy, representing the brand's commitment to accessible yet sophisticated smoking experiences. While this particular vitola is no longer in production, the El Rey del Mundo marque continues to produce other celebrated cigars that carry forward the brand's distinguished heritage.