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The lonsdale cigar
Long and slender, with plenty of wrapper flavour.
Size at a glance
| Length | about 6.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Ring gauge | 42–44 (16.7–17.5 mm) |
| Smoke time | about 49–80 minutes |
| Shape | Parejo (straight sides) |
How it smokes
Long and slender, with plenty of wrapper flavour. Thinner cigars have proportionally more wrapper, so the wrapper's character comes through more. It suits smokers who like a refined, wrapper-forward cigar with time to evolve.
Choosing one
Most cigar lines come in several sizes, and the same blend can taste noticeably different from one size to another. Start with a line you already like, and try it as a lonsdale. Use the cigar matcher or our database to find a blend first.
Common questions
What size is a lonsdale cigar?
Typically about 6.5 inches long with a 42–44 ring gauge (16.7–17.5 mm across).
How long does a lonsdale take to smoke?
Roughly 49 to 80 minutes at a relaxed pace of about one puff a minute.
Who is a lonsdale best for?
It suits smokers who like a refined, wrapper-forward cigar with time to evolve.
