Complete Guide on El Rey Del Mundo Cigars The craftsmanship of Frank Llaneza also known as the father of the Cigar industry in Honduras is the reason behind the existence of the El Rey Del Mundo brand. It combines the Honduran, Dominican and Nicaraguan blends perfectly creating a brand which is a classic. One of the most expensive and prestigious El Rey Del Mundo cigars brands in the world. Created and named by a businessman from Germany called Emilio in 1848, together with another cigar company called Sancho Panza, it has changed many hands during its life. Known as king of Cigars, it stands true to its name’s Spanish meaning.
Revival Sometime in 1882, after Emilio Ohmstedt’s death, the brand got a new lease of life and scaled new heights under the able leadership of Antonio Allones. The brand again changed hands in 1905 when Diaz Hermanos bought it and later changed the name of the company to Rey Del Mundo after its most famous product. The cigars are now produced in Honduras and Nicaragua. Although the cigars are not
the celebrity they once were, they are still considered quite the draw because of their vast array of flavours and sizes and colours. The Collection The El Rey Del Mundo cigars have expanded and diversified into a great number of flavours and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. 1. Choix Supreme cigars: A cigar for any time of the day, this one has its flavour and smoothness balanced. 2.
Petit Coronas cigars: A full bodied cigar with a woodsy and leathery flavour with a flawless burn.
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Coronas De Luxe cigars: Mild and easy smoking with a silky quality and smooth smoke.
4. Demi Tasse cigars: Great with a glass of champagne this one has a great after taste. The more aged it is the better. Mild flavoured but full of substance.
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Dunhill Selecci贸n 98 cigars: This was discontinued in the 1970s.
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Elegantes cigars: The experts suggest a minimum aging of 5 years to enjoy its complex flavours. Epicures cigars: This was discontinued in the 70s.
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Gran Coronas cigars: Mild cigar with a good burn and a nice draw that brings out its complex flavours.
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Grandes de Espa単a cigars: A very subtle cigar suited to a selected palette.
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Isabel cigars: Discontinued in the 1980s.
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Lonsdales cigars: Light combustion and best when it is 10 years old.
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Lunch Club cigars: Aromas of caramel and cinnamon and a hint of bean and roasted tobacco.
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Panetelas Largas cigars: Although discontinued one may just happen across a box of this and get carried away by the sweet floral, honey and fruity flavours.
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Petit Lonsdales cigars: A minimum ageing of 3 years can bring out rich flavours.
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Royal Series No.2 cigars: Discontinued
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Royal Series No.3 cigars: Discontinued
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Senoritas cigars: Discontinued
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Tainos cigars: A good draw lets the flavours of honey, citrus, leather and floral come out.
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Tres Petit Coronas cigars: A great morning smoke the aroma has hay like quality ending with a peppery taste.
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Variedades cigars: The only machine produced cigar and sadly discontinued.
21. Balthasar: A cigar which has a bold blend of flavour and aroma, this one has strength and vigour. 22. NL no. 1: This was released in 2011 and burns easily and a smooth draw. The flavour is a blend of hay, cocoa, leather, cream and peppery spice. 23. Petit Compania: A limited edition release in 2009, this cigar has rich and hearty smoke with a complex blend of flavours. 24. Piramides: Mild flavoured with a woodsy and earthy feel this was released in the 120 th anniversary of the brand. 25. Torpedos: A loose draw that tightens as you go and the flavour speaks of milk chocolate, leather, citrus, floral and brown sugar. 26. Vikingos: A firm cigar with a good draw which releases the sherry, earthy, leather and citrus flavours. The Aroma and Flavour The cigars are known to be smooth and light and compared to the strong flavours of current brands this lightness and mildness makes it stand out among connoisseurs.
The earthy Honduran flavour is well present in the cigars along with the added touch of woodsy, nutty and floral ones. The aroma and the flavour have been described by some enthusiasts as reminiscent of warm summer days and spring time. On the whole the range has been described as aromatic.
The construction
The handmade cigars are individually wrapped in Honduran binders and Sumatra or Oscuro wrappers which are smooth and oily holding the perfect blend of Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers. Connoisseurs describe these cigars as rich and premium with a mild to moderate taste mostly getting better as they age. The brand has also been rated 91 by the magazine Cigar Aficionado.