The Cuban cigar brand of El Rey Del Mundo was believed to be first created in 1848 by German businessman Emilio Ohmstedt who also created Sanch Panza cigars. After Ohmstedt’s death the Cuban cigar company was passed on to Antonio Allones sometime around 1882. El Rey Del Mundo, or ‘King of the World’ in Spanish, was at one time the most expensive and prestigious cigar brand in the world. Under Allones’ command it reached the height of its prestige. Allones’ company was later bought out by the Diaz Hermanos y Cia venture owned by Candido Vega Diaz who then later renamed themselves the Rey Del Mundo Cigar Co. To highlight their most famous asset, although other brands such as Sancho Panza, Rafael González, and Don Cándido were also produced by them.
After the Cuban revolution, El Rey Del Mundo continued to produce their impeccable Cuban cigars and their popularity remained throughout the 1960’s and 70’s. They continued to produce cigars that were, and still are, among some of the finest cigars for flavour and consistency. When the worldwide trend for mild strength cigars slowly developed into a fashion for full strength cigars popularity dipped. Today they still produce superb mild cigars that are ideal for all levels of cigar smoker, noticeable by their distinct dark and oily wrappers and marvellous aromas.
El Rey Del Mundo cigars are a perfect choice of Cuban cigar for any time of the day or night whether you are a smoker with years under your belt or just starting out on this fabulous journey.