Rafael González Cigarritos
The Rafael González Cigarritos represents a historic addition to the brand's portfolio, offering smokers a classic Cuban experience in a compact format. This cigar holds the distinction of being one of the older releases from the Rafael González marque, with origins tracing back to the pre-1960 era.
Historical Background
First introduced before 1960, the Cigarritos enjoyed decades of production as a regular catalog item within the Rafael González lineup. The cigar remained in production for over half a century before being officially discontinued in 2010. This lengthy production run speaks to the enduring appeal of the format among traditional Cuban cigar enthusiasts.
Vitela Specifications
| Factory Name | Laguito No.3 |
| Ring Gauge | 26 |
| Length | 115 mm (4½″) |
| Official Weight | 2.81 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
Construction and Presentation
True to traditional Cuban cigar-making standards, the Cigarritos was entirely handmade. The cigar featured the brand's standard band A, maintaining visual consistency with other offerings in the Rafael González family. The presentation consisted of a semi boîte nature box containing 50 cigars, allowing enthusiasts to stock their humidors with quantities suited to regular enjoyment.
Format and Smoking Experience
The slender ring gauge of 26 combined with the 115mm length creates a delicate, elegant smoking format. This thin vitela typically delivers a more concentrated flavor profile, as the wrapper leaf plays a proportionally larger role in the overall taste compared to thicker ring gauge cigars. The compact dimensions made the Cigarritos an ideal choice for those seeking a shorter smoking session without sacrificing the authentic Cuban character.
Related Release
- Rafael González Cigarritos Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor
Current Status
Following its discontinuation in 2010, the Rafael González Cigarritos has become increasingly difficult to locate in the primary market. Collectors and enthusiasts seeking this particular vitela must now turn to the secondary market or specialty retailers with remaining inventory from the original production period.