When did the Ramón Allones Ramondos stop production and why was it discontinued?

The Ramón Allones Ramondos ceased production in the early 1990s, around 1992-1993, as Habanos S.A. streamlined its portfolio and eliminated many machine-made vitolas. The cigar had served the brand since before 1960, surviving the nationalization of the Cuban cigar industry. Its discontinuation reflected broader industry trends favoring handmade cigars and reducing machine-made offerings, which were increasingly viewed as inferior to traditional hand-rolled production. No official Edición Limitada or re-release has revived this specific format.

What were the dimensions and factory name of the Ramón Allones Ramondos?

The Ramón Allones Ramondos measured approximately 129mm (5⅛ inches) in length with a 42 ring gauge, classifying it as a standard corona format. In Cuban factory terminology, this vitola is designated as a "Mareva"—the same size as the iconic Montecristo No. 4. This machine-made cigar featured a short filler (tripa corta) construction rather than the long filler used in handmade equivalents, with a homogenized binder and natural wrapper leaf.

How does the Ramón Allones Ramondos compare to other machine-made Cuban cigars from the same era?

The Ramondos distinguished itself through Ramón Allones' fuller-bodied blend profile, delivering more intensity than contemporaries like the Montecristo Mini or Romeo y Julieta Clubs. While sharing construction methods with other machine-made Habanos—including the use of chopped filler and homogenized binders—it maintained the brand's characteristic earthy, peppery notes. Collectors now regard surviving examples as historical curiosities rather than smoking stock, as decades of aging have rendered most specimens brittle and compromised.

When did the Ramón Allones Ramondos stop production and why was it discontinued?

The Ramón Allones Ramondos ceased production in the early 1990s, around 1992-1993, as Habanos S.A. streamlined its portfolio and eliminated many machine-made vitolas. The cigar had served the brand since before 1960, surviving the nationalization of the Cuban cigar industry. Its discontinuation reflected broader industry trends favoring handmade cigars and reducing machine-made offerings, which were increasingly viewed as inferior to traditional hand-rolled production. No official Edición Limitada or re-release has revived this specific format.

What were the dimensions and factory name of the Ramón Allones Ramondos?

The Ramón Allones Ramondos measured approximately 129mm (5⅛ inches) in length with a 42 ring gauge, classifying it as a standard corona format. In Cuban factory terminology, this vitola is designated as a "Mareva"—the same size as the iconic Montecristo No. 4. This machine-made cigar featured a short filler (tripa corta) construction rather than the long filler used in handmade equivalents, with a homogenized binder and natural wrapper leaf.

How does the Ramón Allones Ramondos compare to other machine-made Cuban cigars from the same era?

The Ramondos distinguished itself through Ramón Allones' fuller-bodied blend profile, delivering more intensity than contemporaries like the Montecristo Mini or Romeo y Julieta Clubs. While sharing construction methods with other machine-made Habanos—including the use of chopped filler and homogenized binders—it maintained the brand's characteristic earthy, peppery notes. Collectors now regard surviving examples as historical curiosities rather than smoking stock, as decades of aging have rendered most specimens brittle and compromised.

Ramón Allones Ramondos

The Ramón Allones Ramondos stands as a fascinating chapter in Cuban cigar history—a machine-made vitola that served the brand faithfully for decades before quietly exiting production in the early 1990s. As a pre-1960 release, this cigar represents an era when machine-made cigars held a legitimate place in Cuban portfolios, offering smokers an accessible entry point into the Ramón Allones experience.

Specifications

Vitola Name	Ramondos
Factory Name	Cremas
Ring Gauge	40
Length	140 mm (5½″)
Official Weight	8.11 g
Construction	Machine-made
Bands	Standard band B, C
Packaging	Dress box of 25 cigars in cellophane

History and Status

Originally released prior to 1960, the Ramondos enjoyed a remarkably long production run that spanned more than three decades. The cigar was eventually discontinued in the early 1990s, a period when many machine-made Cuban cigars were being phased out in favor of handmade alternatives. Today, the Ramondos is considered rare and highly sought after by collectors specializing in discontinued Cuban vitolas.

Related Release

Ramón Allones Ramondos Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor

The Ramondos name found new life through a special millennium release, demonstrating the lasting appeal of this historic vitola name within the Ramón Allones portfolio.

Ramón Allones Ramondos