GLORIA CUBANA: Introduced in 1885 by the Sociedad Cabañas y Castro, it was soon a success amongst cuban 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 La Flor de Rafael González Márquez. 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.