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El Rey del Mundo

El Rey del Mundo



Brand Notes

A Current Brand
El Rey del Mundo is a pre-revolution brand established in 1882.
It is a Habanos Local brand with a minor market share.
Comprises light to medium strength cigars using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
There is a non-Cuban brand with the same name.

Release History
All but one of the standard production cigars were released pre-1960.
Special Releases commenced in 1999 with the inclusion of El Rey del Mundo cigars in the Siglo XXI Humidor.
The El Rey del Mundo range currently consists of three standard production cigars.

Cigar Bands

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1 - Early Standard Band  (detailed embossing)


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2 - Standard Band A  (embossed)
1960s on - Current

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3 - Regional Edition Band B  (detailed embossing)
2007 on - Current


Typical Packaging

Typical El Rey del Mundo packaging Typical El Rey del Mundo packaging

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Current Production Cigars
El Rey del Mundo
Choix SuprêmeHermosos No.448 x 127 (5.0")Corona Extra
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:B25 - Standard band A.  SLB50 - no bands before c2005, then standard band A.
Packaging:B25.  SLB50.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Current.
History:SLB50 discontined 2010.
El Rey del Mundo
Demi TasseEntreactos30 x 100 (3.9")Small Panetela
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:B25 - Standard band A.  SLB25 - no bands.
Packaging:B25.  SLB25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Current.
History:SLB25 discontinued pre-2003.
El Rey del Mundo
Petit CoronasMarevas42 x 129 (5.1")Petit Corona
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:B25s - Standard band A.  SLBs - no bands.
Packaging:B25.  B25c, SLB25, SLB50, Hum100.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Current.
History:SLB50 discontinued c2003.  Others discontinued pre-2002.
Discontinued Production Cigars
El Rey del Mundo
Coronas de LuxeCoronas42 x 142 (5.6")Corona
Coronas de Luxe
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25, SLB50, Hum100.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
History:B25 was discontinued 2006.  Others discontinued pre-2002.
Available as a Tubo No.1 (B25at) until the 1980s.
El Rey del Mundo
ElegantesPanetelas Largas28 x 175 (6.9")Slim Panetela
Elegantes
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25, SLB25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2002.
History:B25 discontinued 2002.  SLB25 discontinued pre-2002.
El Rey del Mundo
EpicuresUnknown29 x 130 (5.1")Small Panetela
Epicures
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970's.
El Rey del Mundo
Gran CoronasCoronas Gordas46 x 143 (5.6")Grand Corona
Gran Coronas
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25, SLB25, SLB50.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2002.
El Rey del Mundo
Grandes de EspañaDelicados38 x 192 (7.6")Long Panetela
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:B25 - Standard Band A.  SLB25 - no bands.
Packaging:B25, B50at, SLB25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2010.
History:B25 discontinued 2010.  Others discontinued pre-2002.
El Rey del Mundo
IsabelCarlotas35 x 143 (5.6")Panetela
Isabel
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25, SLB25, SLB50.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1985.
History:B25 & SLB50 known to be produced in 1985.
El Rey del Mundo
LonsdalesCervantes42 x 165 (6.5")Lonsdale
Lonsdales
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25, SLB25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2002.
History:B25 discontinued 2002.  SLB25 discontinued pre-2002.
El Rey del Mundo
Lunch ClubFranciscanos40 x 116 (4.6")Petit Corona
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2009.
El Rey del Mundo
Panetelas LargasPanetelas Largas28 x 175 (6.9")Slim Panetela
Panetelas Largas
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B10, B10c, B25, B25c, SLB25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1990's.
El Rey del Mundo
Petit LonsdalesMarevas42 x 129 (5.1")Petit Corona
Petit Lonsdales
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25, SLB25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2003.
History:Available as a Tubo No.2 (B25at) until the 1980s.
El Rey del Mundo
Royal Series No.2Marevas42 x 129 (5.1")Petit Corona
Royal Series No.2
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970's.
El Rey del Mundo
Royal Series No.3Unknown40 x 110 (4.3")Petit Corona
Royal Series No.3
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970's.
El Rey del Mundo
SeñoritasLaguito No.326 x 115 (4.5")Small Panetela
Señoritas
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B50, SLB25.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1980's.
El Rey del Mundo
TaínosJulieta No.247 x 178 (7.0")Churchill
Taínos
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:SLB25, SLB50, SBN50.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
History:SLB25 discontinued 2006.  Others discontinued pre-2002.
El Rey del Mundo
VariedadesChicos29 x 106 (4.2")Cigarillo
Variedades
Cigars:Machine-made.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25, B25c.
Status:A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1980's.
El Rey del Mundo
Très Petit CoronasMinutos42 x 110 (4.3")Petit Corona
Très Petit Coronas
Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band A.
Packaging:B25.
Status:A 1995 release. Discontinued 1999.
Special Releases
El Rey del Mundo
1999 - Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor Special Commemorative Humidor
Choix Suprême  (10) Hermosos No.4 48 x 127 (5.0") Corona Extra
Coronas de Luxe  (10) Coronas 42 x 142 (5.6") Corona
Demi Tasse  (10) Entreactos 30 x 100 (3.9") Small Panetela
Elegantes  (10) Panetelas Largas 28 x 175 (6.9") Slim Panetela
Gran Coronas  (10) Coronas Gordas 46 x 143 (5.6") Grand Corona
Grandes de España  (10) Delicados 38 x 192 (7.6") Long Panetela
Lonsdales  (10) Cervantes 42 x 165 (6.5") Lonsdale
Lunch Club  (10) Franciscanos 40 x 116 (4.6") Petit Corona
Royal Series No.3  (10) Unknown 40 x 110 (4.3") Petit Corona
Taínos  (10) Julieta No.2 47 x 178 (7.0") Churchill
Choix Suprême
Choix Suprême - a standard production size.
Coronas de Luxe
Coronas de Luxe - a standard production size.
Demi Tasse
Demi Tasse - a standard production size.
Elegantes
Elegantes - a standard production size.
Gran Coronas
Gran Coronas - a standard production size.
Grandes de España
Grandes de España - a standard production size.
Lonsdales
Lonsdales - a standard production size.
Lunch Club
Lunch Club - a standard production size.
Royal Series No.3
Royal Series No.3 - an old standard production size.
Taínos
Taínos - a standard production size.


Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor

Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard bands.
Packaging:Numbered Humidor (21 made), 20 brands, 2000 cigars.
Status:A 1999 release.
History:Free-standing electronic (temperature & humidity controlled) humidor made to commemorate the Millennium.
El Rey del Mundo
2004 - 120 Aniversario Humidor Commemorative Humidors
Pirámides  (25) Pirámides 52 x 156 (6.1") Pyramid
Taínos  (25) Julieta No.2 47 x 178 (7.0") Churchill
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Pirámides - a new special release size.
Taínos - click to enlarge
Taínos - a standard production size.


Released (late) to commemorate the 120th Anniversary of this Brand.

Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Humidors 001 to 120 have standard bands A. Humidors 121 to 220 cigars have a second band (LCDH).
Packaging:Numbered Humidor (220 made), 50 cigars.
Status:A 2004 release.  
History:Both humidors types contain (in addition to the Pirámides) Churchill size cigars, not Pacos (49 x 180) as listed in some websites.
El Rey del Mundo
2007 - Edición Regional Baltic Regional Edition Series
Vikingos Gorditos 50 x 141 (5.6") Robusto Extra
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Vikingos - a new special release size.


2007 Edición Regional Báltico Slide Lid Box.

Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band B, plus a Edición Regional band (Báltico).
Packaging:Numbered boxes: SLB25 (408)
Status:A 2007 release. Exclusive Distributor - Rasa Trading.
El Rey del Mundo
2008 - Edición Regional Italy Regional Edition Series
Especiales Campanas 52 x 140 (5.5") Pyramid
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Especiales - a new special release size.

Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band B, plus a Edición Regional band (Italia).
Packaging:Numbered boxes: SLB10 (1,020), SLB50 (276).
Status:A 2008 release.  Exclusive Distributor - Diadema.
El Rey del Mundo
2009 - Edición Regional Baltic Regional Edition Series
Balthasar Dobles 50 x 155 (6.1") Robusto Extra
Balthasar - click to enlarge
Balthasar - a new special release size.


2009 Edición Regional Báltico Semi-Boite-Nature Box.

Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band B, plus a Edición Regional band (Báltico).
Packaging:Numbered boxes: SBN10 (1,200)
Status:A 2009 release.  Exclusive Distributor - Rasa Trading.
El Rey del Mundo
2009 - Edición Regional France Regional Edition Series
Petit Compañia Petit Pirámides 50 x 127 (5.0") Petit Pyramid
Petit Compañia - click to enlarge
Petit Compañia - a new special release size.


2009 Edición Regional Francia Dress Box.

Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band B, plus an Edición Regional Francia band.
Packaging:Numbered boxes: B10 (8,000).
Status:A 2009 release.  Exclusive Distributer - Coprova.
El Rey del Mundo
2009 - Edición Regional United Kingdom Regional Edition Series
Choix de L´Epoque Petit Edmundo 52 x 110 (4.3") Petit Robusto
Choix de L´Epoque - click to enlarge
Choix de L´Epoque - a new special release size.


2009 Edición Regional Reino Unido Dress Box

Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band B, plus an Edición Regional "Reino Unido" band.
Packaging:Numbered boxes: 2009 - B25 (2,000).
Status:A 2009 release.  Exclusive Distributor - Hunters & Frankau.
El Rey del Mundo
2010 - Edición Regional Switzerland Regional Edition Series
Elegantes Gorditos 50 x 141 (5.6") Robusto Extra
Elegantes
Elegantes - a new special release size


Cigars:Handmade.
Bands:Standard band B, plus Edición Regional band (Suiza).
Packaging:Numbered boxes: 2010 - SLB25 (2,400 made).
Status:A 2010 release.  Exclusive Distributor - Intertabak.
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