Ramon Allones
A Cuban marque founded in 1845 and made at Havana’s Partagás Factory
- Founded
- 1845
- Founded by
- Ramón and Antonio Allones
- Family
- Habanos SA in Cuba; General Cigar Company produces the Honduran brand
- Home
- Havana, Cuba
- Factory
- Partagás Factory, Havana, Cuba
- Lines here
- 2
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The house
The story of Ramon Allones
Brothers Ramón and Antonio Allones created the brand in Cuba in 1845. They were unrelated to the Antonio Allones associated with El Rey del Mundo. The marque is said to have pioneered colored lithographs for box art, cigar bands and the layered “8-9-8” box arrangement, although rival claims exist for the first two innovations.
After numerous changes of ownership, Ramón Allones was acquired by the Cifuentes family. Production moved to the Partagás Factory, where the Cuban cigars continue to be made.
On September 15, 1960, Cuba’s revolutionary government nationalised cigar manufacturing, including the Partagás Factory. Ramón Allones was retained for production and continued to be manufactured in Havana for the state-owned Habanos SA.
After Altadis bought a controlling share of Habanos SA in 2001, most Ramón Allones sizes were discontinued, including the Coronas and the 8-9-8. The remaining line included the Gigantes, Small Club Corona and Specially Selected, while regional and limited editions extended the marque into individual markets. A separate Ramón Allones brand is produced in Honduras for General Cigar Company.
Milestones
Moments that made the house
- 1845
Brand created
Brothers Ramón and Antonio Allones created Ramón Allones in Cuba.
- 1960
Cuban nationalisation
On September 15, the Cuban government nationalised cigar manufacturing and seized the Partagás Factory where Ramón Allones was made.
- 2001
Altadis investment
Altadis bought a controlling share of Habanos SA, after which most Ramón Allones sizes were discontinued.
- 2005
Early regional editions
Selección Suprema appeared for Italy, Eminencia for Switzerland and Belicoso for the UK.
- 2011
Limited edition
The Allones Extra was released as an Edición Limitada.
- 2016
Patagón regional release
Patagón was released for Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.
Craft
How they make them
The listed Cuban production consists of handmade vitolas made at Havana’s Partagás Factory. Cuban Ramón Allones cigars are described as medium-full to full in body, with a blend sharing characteristics with Partagás in overall body, vitolas and packaging.
Details
Things most people don't know
- Two brands
- The Ramón Allones name is used for a Cuban brand made for Habanos SA and a Honduran brand made for General Cigar Company.
- Unrelated namesake
- Founder Antonio Allones was not related to the Antonio Allones associated with El Rey del Mundo.
- 8-9-8 packing
- The brand is said to have been the first to package cigars in the layered “8-9-8” style.
- Historic innovations
- Ramón Allones is also said to have pioneered colored lithographic box art and cigar bands, although rival claims exist.
- UK precursor
- The UK-market Belicoso may have been a prototype for the regional edition program and initially appeared without extra bands or special packaging.
- Reduced range
- After 2001, most sizes were discontinued, including the Coronas and the marque’s 8-9-8.
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