Introduced in 1885 by the Sociedad Cabanas y Castro, it was soon a success amongst cigar cognoscenti for their being well-manufactured Havana cigars of an excellent aroma, strength and palate. This brand has similar traits to those of El Rey del Mundo and of Rafael Gonzalez. Together, they make up a triad of very well presented cigars in mid sizes and mild-mid to mid-strong palates, and an excellent quality-price ratio.