El Rey del Mundo Lonsdales Cigars - 1 Single

Ref # ER0500 Flavour: Light to Medium
Length: 6 1/2" (165mm)
Ring Gauge: 42
Packaging: Single cigar

A smooth aroma and a light soft smoke. Certainly benefits from a few years of age. An ideal after dinner smoke.

Reviewed by Brad Bieganski - October 2002

Cigar #1

I was hoping to get these great cigars just in time for our annual trip throughout the California wine country, but alas, they arrived while we where away. Nonetheless, they were waiting in the mail upon our return. I smoked the first cigar on a beautiful Southern California summer evening with a nice glass of B.V. Reserve Pinot Noir.

The construction was very nice with a beautiful cap and a smooth tan wrapper. The draw was perfect for a Cuban (some tend to be rather tight). The cigar burned very well except for going out once about half-way through. The ash was medium grey and the cigar burned very evenly all the way to the end. The flavors were complex and satisfying from the beginning. The taste increased in flavor and smoothness for about the first third of the cigar, holding up well until about the last 2" or so. At that point, it began to get rather harsh. Overall, an excellent medium-bodied cigar that finishes a little early.

Cigar #2
This cigar was enjoyed on a beautiful summer evening while sipping a nice blended margarita. The construction was good, but not as nice as the first cigar. The wrapper had a nice tan color but was a bit veiny. The draw on this cigar was a little on the tight side but definitely in the acceptable range. The flavors were also very nice and only got better as the cigar burned down. It had a slight taste of leather and cedar and was medium to full in flavor. This cigar stayed consistent throughout and finished very nice. There was no harshness at the end and I smoked it to the nub. Overall, an excellent medium to full-bodied cigar that finished great.

Cigar #3
This cigar was smoked after a good meal with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The construction was good in appearance with a beautiful tan wrapper and cap. Unfortunately that's where the fun ended, the cigar was so tight it was unsmokeable. I had to give up on it after attempting to light it four times. Overall, this particular cigar was a great disappointment, but the El Rey De Mundo Lonsdale cigar in general is a very tasty medium to full-flavored cigar; however, a bit on the inconsistent side in construction and draw.