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Rafael Gonzalez Coronas Extra (Vintage 2009 - Discontinued Line) Cigar - H & F House Reserve - Box of 25

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Description Ref # RG0401

Flavour: Light
Length: 5 5/8" 
Ring Gauge: 46
Vintage: 2009 
Packaging: Box of 25 Cigars

Aged for 10 years or more. 

2021 Aged & Rare Collection
Hunters & Frankau's Aged & Rare collection consists of cigars that have been matured for a minimum
of ten years in our warehouse. Every box is marked with a 10+, 15+ or 20+ to indicate the number of
years since they were rolled, boxed and dispatched from the factories of Cuba. Like the first release
in 2019, this collection is very limited in quantity.

It is not only their age that makes House Reserve cigars especially rare. Some of the releases have
additional noteworthy features. These can be separated into three categories:

First Releases
These are boxes of cigars that arrived in the UK during the year they were launched by Habanos S.A.
that were then laid down for ageing. They are known as First Releases and are particularly sought
after amongst collectors.

Discontinued Lines
Cigars that are no longer being rolled in Cuba are known as Discontinued Lines. Often once very
popular cigars that have now, for any number of reasons, ceased to be made. These cigars attract
additional attention due to the scarcity value.

Limited Editions, Regional Editions, Reservas & Gran Reservas
These were limited production cigars at the time of release and so rarity is an integral part of their
initial concept. Some of the House Reserve releases within this category will not have been seen in
many shops for a number of years. Also, all but the UK Regional Editions were made using specially
aged tobaccos, adding to the overall maturity.

Identifying Aged & Rare cigars
Before a box is released from House Reserve every single cigar has been checked by fully-trained
Habanos S.A. quality technicians, specially flown in from Cuba for the purpose. Boxes that meet
their approval are stamped ‘Revisado’, which means ‘Checked’.

A Release Certificate is also affixed to the outside of every box. This certificate, signed by our
Warehouse Manager, confirms the date of manufacture in Cuba, the date of release from House
Reserve, and the rarity categories that apply to its contents.

Each box carries an EMS stamp showing the year in which it was released from House Reserve.
However, if during its time in our care the box was cleared from Bond sometime earlier, it will also carry the EMS stamp from the year in which that event took place.

Finally, each individual cigar is dressed with a footband confirming that it is Aged & Rare and comes
from Hunters & Frankau’s House Reserve.

 

More Info

Boxed in Havana in 2009, a year before the size was discontinued, this classic Corona Gorda has a freshness that belies its age. Light, elegant and larger than any of the current Rafael González, this is a real joy for fans of the blend. Although perhaps not the most modish of brands today this remains a startlingly good Havana for those who enjoy a lighter style of Havanas.

Rafael Gonzalez was created in the 1930's. It was in this brand that the 6 1/2 inch by 42 gauge cigar, which has the factory name of Cervantes, was the first called a Lonsdale after Lord Lonsdale, the famous English sporting Earl and cigar aficionado of that period. Now many other brands use the name as well. 

On its lid label each box carries a curious inscription written in English to the effect that the cigars should be smoked within one month of the date of shipment from Havana or otherwise they should be carefully matured for about one year. 

Rafael Gonzalez cigars contain a light tasting blend of filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone. 

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