La Corona Belvederes

Isabella MoránIsabella MoránSenior Writer

The La Corona Belvederes was a machine-made Cuban cigar that served as part of the regular production lineup for approximately a decade. Introduced to the market in 1989, this cigar maintained its place in the La Corona portfolio until its discontinuation in 1999, making it a relatively short-lived addition to the brand's storied history.

Specifications

Cigar NameBelvederes
Factory NameBelvederes
Ring Gauge39
Length125 mm (4⅞″)
Official Weight6.43 g
ConstructionMachine-made
BandStandard band A
PackagingDress box of 25 cigars in cellophane
StatusDiscontinued Regular Production
Production Period1989 – 1999
La Corona Belvederes — Cuban cigar

Construction and Presentation

As a machine-made cigar, the Belvederes offered consistent construction at an accessible price point. The vitola featured a slender 39 ring gauge paired with a length of 125 millimeters (approximately 4⅞ inches), placing it comfortably within the panatela category of cigars.

Each Belvederes was adorned with the standard La Corona band A, maintaining visual continuity with the rest of the brand's offerings. The cigars were presented in traditional dress boxes containing 25 units, with each individual cigar protected by cellophane wrapping to preserve freshness and condition.

Legacy

Though the Belvederes enjoyed a decade of production, it ultimately joined the ranks of discontinued Cuban cigars when production ceased in 1999. Today, remaining examples of this vitola are considered collectible items, representing a specific era in La Corona's production history and the broader landscape of Cuban cigar manufacturing during the 1990s.

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