拉蒙阿羅尼斯

The invention of the cigar band is usually credited to H. Upmann or Ramón Allones. The fact is that Ramón Allones was one of the earliest brands to use them systematically -- the impact of this invention is immeasurable: today every cigar in the world has a band, and this tradition can be traced back to this Havana brothers' factory in the 1830s-40s.

Ramón Allones Specially Selected (4⅞" × 50, vitola: Robustos) -- the brand's soul cigar. A classic Cuban Robusto size. Flavors: coffee, marzipan, citrus -- "polite Cuban full-bodied". London price about USD $24/stick. It remains the brand's most recognizable regular-production cigar today.

Ramón Allones invented the "8-9-8 three-layer stacked box" - 8 cigars on the bottom layer + 9 in the middle layer + 8 on the top layer, for a total of 25 cigars. This packaging format is still used by many Cuban brands today and is one of the cigar industry's most classic boxing formats.

Ramón Allones was the first cigar brand to use full-color lithograph brand labels on cigar boxes - this innovation was later adopted throughout the cigar industry. It was a pioneer of visual branding in the cigar industry.

Ramón Allones was founded in 1837 in Havana by the Spanish Galician immigrant brothers Ramón Allones and Antonio Allones - it is the second-oldest Cuban cigar brand, behind only Por Larrañaga (1834).

Ramón Allones was founded in Havana in 1837 by the Galician (Galicia, northern Spain) brothers Ramón and Antonio Allones -- it is the second-oldest surviving Cuban cigar brand (after Por Larrañaga, 1834).

Ramón Allones is the legendary brand of the cigar industry's "three great firsts": 1) the first to use colored lithographs on cigar boxes (colored lithographs for box art), 2) the first to use cigar bands on cigars (cigar bands), 3) the first to use 8-9-8 three-layer box packaging (8+9+8=25 cigars) -- all three became global standards in today's cigar industry.

Ramón Allones is the brand with the most releases in the Habanos Edición Regional series -- "by far the most popular choice for Regional Edition cigars, generally with several new vitolas created every year". Multiple Ramón Allones RE cigars are released every year.

Ramón Allones is also considered the first brand to use "cigar bands" on cigars - the small paper bands found on all cigars today. If this claim is correct, Ramón Allones is a foundational brand in modern cigar packaging design.

Ramón Allones was founded in 1837 in 哈瓦那 by the 加利西亞 (Galicia, 西班牙西北部) brothers Ramón Allones and Antonio Allones - it is the second-oldest 古巴 cigar brand (after Por Larrañaga 1834). 3 years earlier than Punch, and 7 years earlier than H. Upmann.

Ramón Allones is one of the most revolutionary innovators in the cigar industry - traditionally considered to be: (1) the first to decorate cigar boxes with color lithography, (2) the first to add cigar bands to cigars, (3) the first to use the "8-9-8" three-layer stacking box-packing method - although these three "firsts" are disputed by other brands, Ramón Allones was indeed an early promoter.

Ramón Allones Specially Selected (4⅞" x 50, vitola: Robusto) -- the brand flagship, regarded as the "benchmark for full-strength Cuban Robusto." Released in 1975 to replace the old Specially Selected. Flavor: fruit intensity, smoke, balance, cocoa, and a coffee finish. London price is about USD $24 per cigar.

Ramón Allones Specially Selected (4⅞" × 50, vitola: Robustos) - the brand's most representative Robusto, affectionately called "RASS". Officially launched in 1975 年 (replacing the old version discontinued in 1972 年, but a nearly identical size had existed since the 1930 年代) - meaning the Ramón Allones flagship cigar has sold strongly for nearly 100 years. Flavor: wood, earth, citrus, 45-minute experience.

The invention of the cigar band transformed the entire cigar industry - before Ramón Allones, cigars had no bands, and smokers' fingers would be stained yellow by tobacco when smoking. Ramón Allones solved this problem by adding cigar bands, which then became a global standard in the cigar industry. All cigars today benefit from this invention.

After Altadis acquired a controlling stake in Habanos S.A. in 2001, many Ramón Allones sizes were discontinued -- including the highly regarded Coronas and the brand's pioneering 8-9-8 size. Today the regular line has only 3 offerings left -- the lowest point in the brand's history.

World War II severely damaged Ramón Allones' position in the British market -- wartime currency controls prohibited the import of cigars from Cuba, and imports did not resume until 1952. By 1957, Ramón Allones' size options had been reduced from 62 to 10.

Ramón Allones Specially Selected is one of the benchmarks in the Cuban Robusto tier -- it has repeatedly received 91-94 points from Cigar Aficionado and other review systems. RASS aged 5-10 years is considered essential by collectors, viewed as the "evolution path from entry to mastery in aged Cuban cigars".

Ramón Allones Gigantes (7⅝" × 49, vitola: Prominentes, Double Corona) - another flagship of the brand, a 194mm Cuban Double Corona. Released in 1978 to replace the short-lived 1972-78 Gigantes (1). More balanced than a Robusto, with added spice and vanilla. 倫敦 price is about USD $37/stick.

The 8-9-8 packaging method (8 cigars on the bottom layer, 9 in the middle, and 8 on top, for a total of 25) was pioneered by Ramón Allones. This stacking method provides optimal airflow between cigars, preventing mold and preserving freshness. Today, brands such as La Gloria Cubana and Partagás still use the iconic 8-9-8 packaging format.

After Altadis acquired a controlling stake in Habanos in 2001, most Ramón Allones sizes were discontinued -- including the classic Coronas and the 8-9-8 size invented by the brand. It was the heaviest blow in the brand's wave of discontinuations.

Ramón Allones Gigantes (7⅝" × 49, vitola: Prominentes, Double Corona) - the brand's most imposing Double Corona size - ranked alongside Partagás, Punch, and Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona as the "four major representatives of Cuban Double Corona". After the old version was discontinued in 1972 年, the new version was launched in 1978 年 and continues to this day. 90+ minute experience, a true "luxury cigar".

In 1927, the brand was acquired by the Cifuentes family (owners of Partagás) and moved to the legendary Partagás factory for production - a continuity that has lasted 98 years to the present day.

The brand changed hands many times during its history - ownership changed several times between 1837-1911. In 1911 it was acquired by the 英國 company Hunters, marking the brand's entry into its "most successful period" - becoming one of the world's largest cigar brands, especially with a large following in 英國.

The brand was eventually acquired by the Cifuentes family, and production moved to the legendary Partagás Factory. Ramón Allones is still produced at the Partagás Factory today - this production relationship makes Ramón Allones, Partagás, Bolívar, and La Gloria Cubana the "four brothers of the same factory".

Ramón Allones flavor positioning: medium-full to full - slightly stronger than Partagás, and in its blend it shares the characteristics of the Partagás Factory. Flavor notes: rich, complex, cedar, leather, coffee, dark chocolate, earth, spice - a representative of "power-oriented" 古巴 cigars.

After Altadis acquired a controlling stake in Habanos S.A. in 2001 年, most Ramón Allones production sizes were gradually discontinued - including the most popular Coronas, and even the 8-9-8 size invented by the brand itself. It was the biggest streamlining in the brand's history.

Ramón Allones flavor: medium-full to full -- one of the stronger factions among Cuban cigars. Its flavor is close to Partagás (after all, the same factory): spice, strength, earth, leather, roasted nuts, light floral notes, and a cocoa-coffee finish. Slightly softer than Bolívar, slightly stronger than Partagás.

Ramón Allones flavor positioning: full strength (full-bodied) -- "intense, complex, deeply layered" (rich, complex, deeply satisfying). Flavor notes: strong coffee, spice, leather, dark chocolate, cedar, nuts, citrus. The blend shares characteristics with Partagás (same factory), but is more direct and sharper.

Ramón Allones Specially Selected is one of the most frequently recommended "best aged Cuban cigars" on cigar ageing discussion forums -- RASS aged 5-15 years is regarded as a sacred item among collectors.

"8-9-8" three-layer stacking box-packing: a special stacking method of 8 cigars on the bottom layer + 9 in the middle layer + 8 on the top layer - allowing 25 cigars to keep a perfect shape, breathe, and avoid deformation. Ramón Allones is the creator of this packaging method (although other brands such as Partagás and La Gloria Cubana later adopted it as well).

Ramón Allones Belicoso UK Market (c2005) -- a Belicoso format released exclusively for the UK market -- no extra cigar band and no special packaging. It is considered the prototype of the Edición Regional program -- the "ancestor" of the cigar industry's RE series.

The cigar box design pays tribute to the brand's Spanish roots, proudly bearing the Spanish royal coat of arms - one of the most historically resonant visual assets in the cigar industry.

Ramón Allones Gigantes (7⅝" × 49, vitola: Prominentes, Double Corona) -- a classic Cuban Double Corona size. Flavors: spice, vanilla, complex layers. London price about USD $37/stick. It represents the brand's long-format cigars.

All Cuban versions of Ramón Allones are "totalmente a mano con tripa larga" (entirely handmade long-filler), using all Vuelta Abajo tobacco, and are still produced at the Partagás Factory today.

Founder Ramón Allones was a 西班牙人 born in 加利西亞 - this 西班牙 background still influences the brand today. The cigar band design (red and gold color scheme, golden shield, 加利西亞-style surrounding text) reflects traditional 西班牙 aesthetics.

Ramón Allones Small Club Coronas (4⅜" × 42, Petit Corona) - a short but rich Petit Corona, one of the three regular-production vitola still existing. A 30-40 minute short smoking experience, but with flavor complexity far beyond its size.

Allones Superiores LCDH Exclusivo (launched in 2010 年) - a global La Casa del Habano exclusive. When first launched, it was announced as limited to 5,000 boxes, but it still remains in limited production status today. It is considered essential by LCDH collectors.

Box design: the Ramón Allones cigar box is printed with the Spanish royal coat of arms -- commemorating the brand's Spanish Galician origins. This design has changed little in almost 188 years -- it is one of the most historic visual trademarks in the cigar industry.

Ramón Allones Allones No.2 (2019) (vitola: Pirámide) - a modern Pyramid format released in 2019 - a rare expansion into a thicker cigar body for the brand. One of the representative works of 21st-century Ramón Allones.

The 8-9-8 Cabinet Selection format - the cigar named after the packaging method pioneered by Ramón Allones itself - was discontinued in the mid-1970s. This is an irony of cigar history: the brand that invented 8-9-8 discontinued its own 8-9-8 format.

All Cuban Ramón Allones are "totalmente a mano con tripa larga" (entirely handmade, long filler), using all Vuelta Abajo tobacco. Because it shares the same factory as Partagás, some cigars are regarded as an "enhanced Partagás".

Aged Ramón Allones Specially Selected (aged 5-10 years) is regarded in Cuban cigar collecting circles as the "standard model for aging powerful Cuban cigars" -- one of the "holy grail aged cigars" alongside Bolívar Belicoso Fino.

The 1920s were Ramón Allones's golden age - especially in the Reino Unido market. In 1924, the product line had as many as 62 different vitolas, making it one of the richest product lines in the cigar industry at the time.

According to Cigar Journal, Ramón Allones's 1970 turnover in the UK was 3 times that of Montecristo. But by 1980, the positions had reversed -- the brand never fully recovered from the postwar period.

On 1960 年 9 月 15 日, the revolutionary government nationalized all 古巴 cigar manufacturing, including the Partagás Factory. Ramón Allones was selected as a brand for continued production - one of the few old brands that continued production after the revolution.

Within the Habanos system, Ramón Allones is a "Value brand" -- today it has only 3 regular-production sizes (Specially Selected, Gigantes, Small Club Coronas), but its RE and EL series are extremely active.

Ramón Allones was early on owned by Hunters & Frankau (the predecessor of the Reino Unido Habanos distributor) from 1911 to 1927 - this marked the beginning of the brand's deep connection with the Reino Unido market.

Ramón Allones Allones No.2 Edición Limitada 2019 (Pirámide size) -- a global limited EL release that gradually launched worldwide after its UK debut. It is the brand's most closely watched EL in recent years.

Estupendo RE Asia Pacific 2006/2007 (7" × 47, vitola: Julieta No.2, Churchill) -- the first Asia Pacific Regional Edition Ramón Allones. It is one of the precious early RE releases for the Asian market.

Old "8-9-8 Cabinet Selection" (central vitola Lonsdale) -- the brand's self-created legendary vitola. Discontinued in the mid-1970s -- this "discontinuation of the cigar that used the packaging method invented by the brand itself" is one of the cigar industry's most ironic moments.

Ramón Allones cigar band design: red, gold, and black color scheme, a central gold shield, surrounded by the gold lettering "Ramón Allones Habana" -- one of the cigar industry's most classical and ornate cigar bands. The coat of arms on the shield reflects the 19th-century Spanish royal medal tradition.

World War II severely damaged Ramón Allones - because the brand's main market was the Reino Unido, wartime Reino Unido currency controls from 1939 to 1952 prohibited imports of Cuban cigars. By 1957, the product line had shrunk from 62 cigars to 10. It was one of the cigar brands most severely affected by the war.

Ramón Allones Allones Superiores LCDH Exclusivo 2010 (vitola: dress box of 10) - La Casa del Habano global exclusive release. Initially claimed to be limited to 5,000 boxes, but has continued in limited production to this day - a permanent rare item in the LCDH channel.

Ramón Allones Small Club Coronas (4⅜" × 42, vitola: Minutos, Petit Corona) - the brand's entry-level model. A 25-35 minute experience. 倫敦 about USD $14/stick. The simplest entry into the full-strength world of Ramón Allones.

Hunters & Frankau (formerly Hunters) later became the exclusive distributor of 古巴 cigars in the 英國群島 - they have a particularly deep attachment to Ramón Allones, often choosing Ramón Allones for Edición Regional and the 225th Anniversary Humidor. It is one of the deepest "brand and distributor" relationships in the cigar industry.

Ramón Allones changed hands countless times in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but was ultimately acquired by the Cifuentes family -- the same family also owned La Gloria Cubana and Bolívar. In 1927, production moved to the Partagás factory, where it is still produced today.

In the early 20th century, Ramón Allones was very popular in the British market -- one of the most popular Cuban brands in the British market at the time. The 1924 catalog listed 62 different sizes -- one of the richest product lines in the cigar industry at the time.

On September 15, 1960, the revolutionary government fully nationalized the Cuban cigar industry -- including the Partagás factory (Ramón Allones is still produced there). Ramón Allones was one of the brands selected for continued production.

Ramón Allones Belicoso UK limited - possibly the prototype of the Edición Regional program. Before the formal RE program, this Belicoso format was imported only to 英國, with no extra cigar band or special packaging - later inspiring the entire RE system.

The relationship between Ramón Allones and Partagás - the two brands were owned by the same Cifuentes family, produced in the same factory (Partagás Factory), and belong to the same flavor family (the strong style). Players who like Partagás usually also like Ramón Allones - one of the most perfect "brand pairings" in the cigar industry.

Aged Coronas (produced before 2002) and 8-9-8 (produced before 2002) are truly rare collectibles -- the discontinuation of the brand-invented 8-9-8 packaging is one of the most ironic events in the cigar industry. Aged versions have extremely great future value.

All 古巴 versions of Ramón Allones are "totalmente a mano con tripa larga" (fully handmade long filler), using all Vuelta Abajo tobacco, and produced at the Partagás Factory.

Ramón Allones has received scores above 90 in multiple Cigar Aficionado ratings - especially Gigantes and Specially Selected. It is a dual benchmark for the "full-strength Cuban Robusto" and the "full-strength Cuban Double Corona".

Patagón RE Chile/Argentina/Uruguay 2016 (110mm × 52, Petit Edmundo size) -- the first Cuban Regional Edition in South America. It was a historic moment for the RE program's entry into South America.

For the Chinese market: Ramón Allones has repeatedly released Asia-Pacific Regional Editions, including China, Hong Kong, Asia Pacífico, etc. It is a brand familiar to Asian enthusiasts.

Ramón Allones cigar band features: a golden shield with a red background, surrounded by the words "Ramon Allones Habana", with gold decorative borders. It is one of the most historically resonant red-and-gold color schemes in the cigar industry.

Hunters & Frankau 225th Anniversary Humidor -- a special humidor commemorating the 225th anniversary of this British distributor, selecting Ramón Allones as the only brand -- this trust reflects the century-long relationship between Hunters & Frankau and Ramón Allones that began in 1911.

Hunters & Frankau House Reserve Series 1790 Humidor -- the ultimate collectible humidor containing multiple special-edition Ramón Allones cigars; the number 1790 commemorates the history of the Hunters company. It is a sacred collectible item for the brand's LCDH/Specialist series.

"Partagás fans being attracted to Ramón Allones" is a cigar industry consensus -- because the two brands are produced in the same factory, with similar blends, but RA is slightly stronger than PSD. Enthusiasts who like Partagás Serie D No.4 usually take Ramón Allones Specially Selected as the next step.

Within the Habanos system, Ramón Allones is classified as Other (niche) - but it is one of the most frequently appearing brands in the Edición Regional program. Today, more than a dozen REs have been released, especially popular in the 英國 and 歐洲 markets.

Ramón Allones Small Club Coronas (vitola: Minutos, small Petit Corona) -- a 30-minute short-smoke choice, and the most entry-level option for entering the Ramón Allones flavor system. London price about USD $14/stick.

Today, Ramón Allones regular production has only 3 vitolas: Specially Selected (Robusto), Gigantes (Double Corona), Small Club Coronas (Petit Corona) -- but it has repeatedly released Edición Regional, LCDH Exclusivo, and Edición Limitada. It is representative of the brand revival strategy.

Ramón Allones Eminencia RE Suiza 2005/2007 (Franciscos format, 1,200-1,221×25) - one of the brand's earliest REs, exclusive to the 瑞士 market, with two versions released in 2005 and 2007.

RE Italia 2005 (slide lid box of 25, 500 numbered units) - another early RE from the brand. Since 2005, Ramón Allones has been one of the most favored brands in the RE program.

The second-generation Ramón Allones in 1845 -- according to Wikipedia's version, the two brothers formally founded it in 1845 (some sources record 1837). The founding year officially recognized by Habanos S.A. is 1837.

Allones No.2 (launched in 2019) -- one of the representative works of the brand's entry into a new era.

Phoenicios RE Italia 2005 (500 sets × 25) -- the first Ramón Allones standard RE, exclusive to the Italian market.

Ramón Allones Belicoso UK -- possibly an early "prototype" of the Habanos Regional Edition program -- it first appeared as a UK-only release, with no second band.

Ramón Allones Allones No.3 LCDH Exclusivo 2021 (released in early 2023) -- an LCDH global exclusive release, reflecting the brand's continued expansion of its high-end product line.

1972 vitola rationalization at the Partagás factory -- multiple Ramón Allones sizes were discontinued (with new ones also added). It marked the beginning of the brand's era of a "streamlined product line".

The Ramón Allones brothers and Antonio Allones of another brand, El Rey del Mundo, were different people - two Allones families often confused in the cigar industry. Ramón owned La Eminencia factory.

The 美國/宏都拉斯 version of Ramón Allones is produced by General Cigar Company (now a subsidiary of Swedish Match). It is a completely different brand from the Cuban version - the purpose of the 美國 market version is to serve as an alternative (古巴 embargo).

Hexagone RE Francia 2016 -- a French-market RE; "Hexagone" is a nickname for France (its hexagonal territory).

Many historical classics such as Allones Extra, Allones No.1, Aristocrats, Club Coronas, Ideales de Ramon, and Private Stock were discontinued in the 1970s -- a representative case of the brand's large-scale reduction. Today, aged versions of these old releases are very rare in the auction market.

Ramón Allones Private Stock 230 RE UK -- a UK-market exclusive Regional Edition, specially released by Hunters & Frankau (the UK Habanos distributor).

Eminencia RE Suiza 2005-2007 (Franciscos, 1,200/1,221 sets × 25) -- a Swiss market RE, revived by using the previously discontinued Franciscos format. Released twice, in 2005 and 2007, with a very small total quantity.

The 宏都拉斯 version of Ramón Allones is produced by General Cigar (now a subsidiary of Swedish Match), mainly targeting the 美國 market. Today, the structure of "two Ramón Allones" continues.

Club Allones Edición Limitada 2015 -- a global limited EL release. It is one of the representative works in the brand's EL series.

In 1885 年 Ramón Allones acquired Sancho Panza - forming a short-lived two-brand group. Sancho Panza later changed hands several times before returning to the Rey del Mundo company.

Pronunciation of the name Ramón Allones: "ah-yo-ness" (雷蒙·阿羅內斯) - many English-speaking players pronounce it incorrectly. The "ll" in Allones is pronounced like y in Spanish.