The Ramón Allones Gigantes is a magnum opus among Cuban cigars, offering the marca’s richest flavors in a commanding double corona (194mm x 49). Wrapped in a dark, oily Colorado capa, it delivers intense notes of espresso, black cherry, and spiced oak across a two-hour smoking journey. A true heavyweight for connoisseurs, this iconic vitola showcases Ramón Allones’ signature depth and complexity at its most majestic.
Key Details
Brand: Ramón Allones
Line: Standard Production
Vitola de Galera: Prominente
Commercial Vitola: Double Corona
Length: 194mm (7.6 inches)
Ring Gauge: 49
Strength: Full-bodied
Wrapper: Cuban Colorado Oscuro
Binder/Filler: Vuelta Abajo
Packaging: Cabinet box of 25
Box Code: Varies (2020-22 optimal)
Smoke Time: 100-120 minutes
Construction: Handmade, long filler
Flavor Evolution
First Third: Black coffee, dark chocolate, black pepper
Middle Third: Stewed plums, cedar spice, roasted nuts
Final Third: Leather, molasses, mineral-rich finish
Why It’s Legendary
✓ Longest-standing double corona in Habanos portfolio
✓ Aging transforms into a flavor bomb (5-15 years)
✓ 98-point rated (Cigar Aficionado)
✓ Box-pressed for perfect draw
Perfect Pairings:
• Aged Nicaraguan rum (15+ years)
• Port wine
• Dark chocolate desserts
Ideal For
• Special occasion celebrations
• Winter evenings by the fireplace
• Serious cigar meditation sessions
• Vertical tastings against vintage RA
Pro Tip: The 2018-2019 boxes (especially “TUE” factory) now show spectacular secondary notes of dried fruit and baking spices.
Historical Note
First produced in the 1930s, this vitola survived the Cuban Revolution unchanged—a testament to its perfection. The 2015 blend revision added extra fermentation time, making recent productions even more approachable when young while maintaining legendary aging potential.
Warning: Not for the nicotine-sensitive—this is Ramón Allones’ most powerful regular production cigar.
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