Ramón Allones Allones Extra Edición Limitada 2011

The Allones Extra holds a special place in the Ramón Allones story: it was the brand's first ever Edición Limitada, announced in 2011. The vitola it revived — a 143mm × 44 ring gauge Corona known as Franciscos — had existed in the regular range until the 1970s before being discontinued in the wave of post-nationalization portfolio consolidation. This release brought it back for a new generation.

What it tastes like

The Franciscos format is a classic Cuban corona size — elegant, slim-ish, and well-suited to a 45-minute session. The Allones Extra opens with the brand's signature rich earth and cedar, evolving through dark spice and roasted coffee notes in the middle. Leather is ever-present, integrating smoothly as the cigar warms. The final third is the most intense: the Ramón Allones full-strength Cuban character asserts itself with concentration and depth that rewards patience. Construction, as expected of a hand-rolled Habanos limited edition with long-filler Vuelta Abajo leaf, is excellent.

Collector context

Presented in boxes of 25, this was produced "Totalmente a Mano Tripa Larga" — totally by hand with long filler — from aged Cuban leaf. Original stock is now well past a decade of aging, which has typically softened the spice and deepened the earth and coffee notes on surviving boxes. Log your vintage details in the Casa DNC app if you're lucky enough to find a box.

This is a full-strength cigar for experienced smokers. Before diving in, check our cigar strength guide. And for context on what makes Cuban leaf — especially in limited editions — so sought after, our Cuban vs. Nicaraguan cigars comparison is essential reading. Pair with aged rum or a rich cognac.