Diplomatic Photos History - Origin of the Cigar

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The history of Diplomáticos is not a loud, dramatic one. It doesn't tell of legendary founders or spectacular historical events. And yet, in recent years, this brand has won a firm place in the hearts of many aficionados.

History

The Diplomáticos story does not begin in the 19th century like that of many other Habanos brands. It starts directly after the end of the Cuban revolution - and it is a little sister of the famous Montecristo.

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The Diplomáticos brand logo: a royal-looking carriage with papers underneath, some of which are tied up in rolls.

The Diplomáticos brand is often chosen for an Edición Regional. There are now almost twenty different ERs (as of 2026).

The Diplomáticos brand is best known for its Edición Regional. The global brands Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Trinidad and Partagás, for example, cannot be selected for an Edición Regional. This is an opportunity for other Habanos brands.

Diplomáticos reinforcement in 2026 for the brand's 60th birthday: the Diplomáticos Cancilleres.

Even after the revolution, many people, including Fidel Castro, wanted new cigar brands. This led to the creation of Cohiba, Trinidad and Diplomáticos.

The factory where Diplomáticos brand cigars are made: The La Corona factory on Avenida 20 de Mayo in Havana.

The Diplomáticos No.2: this cigar is the only one remaining from the brand's original range. It enjoys great popularity.

The yellow colour of the Diplomáticos boxes is not dissimilar to the yellow of the Montecristo boxes. Diplomáticos used to be known as the little sister of the Montecristo brand, because they were similar in size but cheaper.

The Diplomáticos brand cigar rings with the memorable logo.

Every cigar ring, including those of the Diplomáticos brand, is made by hand. Just as the entire production of Cuban cigars, the Habanos, is handmade, totalmente a mano.

The Diplomáticos brand cigar is placed in a wooden device. There is a mark at a certain point. The ring is attached at exactly this point, here it is a Diplomáticos No.2.

The Casa Matriz of the Diplomáticos brand is the La Corona factory in Havana on Avenida 20 de Mayo. Other brands are also manufactured here.

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Photos Rafael González

The 5th Earl of Lonsdale, Hugh Cecil Lowther, had his own cigar created and memorialised his name with a format designation, namely Lonsdale.

Flor de Rafæel Gonzáles Marquez: this is the official name of the brand today.

Flor de Rafael Gonzáles Marquez: Today, the brand is usually just called Rafael González, but it is also known as Flor de González or Flor de Márquez. But here the rule is: many names, one brand.

From the beginning until a few years ago, this notice was found on every box: The cigars should either be smoked within a month or after a few years. This applies not only to Rafael González brand cigars.

The old design of the Rafael González boxes: It is written on the bottom of the box that these cigars were created „... BY THE MARQUEZ RAFAEL GONZALEZ GRANDEE OF SPAIN...”. Apart from this statement, however, there is no evidence of the existence of this count or marquis.

The modern and contemporary design of the Flor de Rafael Gonzalez: no longer a decorated box, but a semi-boìte box made of natural wood.

The cigar ring of the Rafael González cigars has also been changed, but is still very similar to the old ring that the formats used to have.

Rafael Gonzalez brand cigars have been produced in this factory on Calle Belascoain No. 852 for decades, at the latest since 1940.

The factory where the Rafael González brand cigars were made on Calle Belascoain No.852. This factory was the El Rey del Mundo factory, then the Romeo y Julieta factory and now it is the H.Upmann factory.

The factory where the Rafael González brand cigars are made on Calle Belascoain No. 852: Although it is a factory, the interior design is also a little chic.

The factory where the Rafael González brand cigars were made on Calle Belascoain No.852: This building was probably built in 1914, at least that's the date on the gable.