The San Luis Rey Long Panetelas represents a distinctive chapter in Cuban cigar history, produced specifically for European Union markets during the 1990s and early 2000s. This machine-made vitola offered cigar enthusiasts an accessible entry point into the San Luis Rey brand while maintaining the authenticity of 100% Cuban tobacco.
Vitola Specifications
| Cigar Name | Long Panetelas |
| Factory Name | Unknown |
| Ring Gauge | 28 |
| Length | 150 mm (5⅞″) |
| Estimated Weight | 4.29 g |
| Construction | Machine-made (short filler) |
Construction and Craftsmanship
Crafted as a machine-made cigar with short filler tobacco, the Long Panetelas embodied the practical approach to cigar production that characterized many EU-exclusive releases of the era. The dimensions provided should be considered approximate, as machine-manufactured cigars often exhibit slight variations from stated specifications.
Packaging and Presentation
The Long Panetelas was presented in cardboard packs containing five cigars, each individually protected in cellophane wrapping. This packaging format reflected the market positioning of the cigar as an everyday smoking option for European consumers seeking genuine Cuban tobacco at an accessible price point.
A distinctive Special EU Band adorned each cigar, differentiating these European Union Production releases from other San Luis Rey vitolas in the global marketplace.
Production History
San Luis Rey introduced the Long Panetelas to European markets around 1990, capitalizing on the growing demand for Cuban cigars following the Cigar boom of the early 1990s. Production continued for approximately twelve years before the vitola was discontinued around 2002.
The entire European Union Production line was manufactured within EU territory using authentic Cuban tobacco, representing a unique collaboration that brought Cuban leaf to European consumers through local production facilities.
Related Releases
- All San Luis Rey Cigars