Meerapfel Meir Lonsdale (6.75" x 43)

The Meerapfel Meir Lonsdale is a Dominican Republic-made, Medium Lonsdale measuring 6.75 × 43 from Meerapfel's Meir line. It features a vintage Cameroon wrapper, while the binder and filler blend remain undisclosed by the manufacturer. The vitola was introduced in 2024 and is produced in a limited annual quantity of 613 chests.

Vintage Cameroon Wrapper and Meir Blend

The Meir Lonsdale is built around a genuine vintage Cameroon wrapper, the defining tobacco component publicly identified by Meerapfel Cigar for its Meir Master Blend. The company describes this Cameroon leaf as the wrapper used across its Master Blends.

The binder and filler composition is not publicly disclosed by the manufacturer, so those components should not be assigned a country or tobacco type. This makes the wrapper the clearest verified blend attribute for buyers comparing the Meir line with other Cameroon wrapper cigars.

The manufacturer also describes the Meir Master Blend as an expression of the Meerapfel family's cigar heritage. Its published information identifies the vintage Cameroon wrapper but does not provide a complete binder-and-filler recipe.

Lonsdale Format at 6.75 × 43

The Meerapfel Meir Lonsdale measures 6.75 inches long with a 43 ring gauge, giving it the long, relatively slender proportions associated with the Lonsdale format. The dimensions are independently documented by industry coverage of the 2024 Meir expansion.

A 43 ring gauge is approximately 0.67 inches in diameter. Within the Meir line, the Lonsdale sits alongside the 5.5 × 46 Corona Gorda, 4.88 × 50 Robusto, 5.75 × 52 Double Robusto, 6.13 × 52 Pyramid and 7 × 47 Churchill.

For shoppers comparing formats, TRP's Lonsdale cigar collection provides a broader selection of long, narrower cigars.

Medium Strength and Documented Profile

The Meir Lonsdale is intended to be Medium in strength, matching the Meir line's published positioning. The manufacturer and industry reporting identify the line as medium in strength.

Specific tasting notes should be treated separately from the verified blend specifications. The supplied TRP content lists cedar, toasted nuts, baking spice, cream and sweet tobacco, but those notes are not supported here by a manufacturer or qualifying industry source, so they are not presented as a verified product profile.

For buyers comparing strength rather than flavor claims, the relevant category is Medium cigars.

Dominican Republic Manufacture and Meir Line

The Meir Lonsdale is made in the Dominican Republic, although the specific factory has not been publicly identified. Cigar Aficionado reports that Meir cigars are made in the Dominican Republic and that Meerapfel has not disclosed the exact production location.

The Lonsdale was introduced in 2024 together with the Meir Corona Gorda, expanding the Meir line to six sizes at that point. The line is named for Meir Meerapfel, who established the family's original cigar factory in Untergrombach in 1876.

Meerapfel's published release information states that the Lonsdale is presented in a humidity-controlled chest containing 25 cigars, with annual production limited to 613 chests for the vitola.

Medium Strength in a Long Lonsdale Format

The Medium strength and 6.75 × 43 Lonsdale format give this Meir size a different physical profile from the line's shorter Robusto and wider Double Robusto. Buyers choosing among Meir sizes can therefore use the dimensions and strength classification as the clearest verified comparison points.

Suggested pairings include aged rum, cognac or a medium-roast coffee. These are pairing suggestions rather than manufacturer-defined tasting claims.

For storage, keep the cigars in a properly maintained humidor with stable humidity and temperature rather than exposing them to prolonged heat, dryness, or large environmental changes. A suitable humidor collection can provide the appropriate storage equipment.

TRP Cigars and the Meir Lonsdale

TRP Cigars was founded in 2005 and operates a physical cigar lounge in Cedarhurst, New York, alongside its online US retail operation. Its catalogue organizes cigars across attributes such as brand, strength, shape, and wrapper, which makes the Meir Lonsdale's Medium, Lonsdale, and Cameroon characteristics easy to compare with other products.

For US orders, TRP states that standard shipping is free on orders over $99. Its shipping policy also states that orders are typically processed within one business day, with standard shipping generally taking 3–5 business days and expedited shipping 1–3 business days. TRP's shipping policy

Meerapfel Meir Lonsdale FAQs

Is the Meerapfel Meir Lonsdale really 6.75 × 43?

Yes. The Meir Lonsdale is documented at 6.75 inches by 43 ring gauge. The 4.88 × 50 Robusto specification appearing in the supplied TRP commerce data belongs to a separate Meerapfel Meir Robusto, not the Lonsdale.

What strength is the Meerapfel Meir Lonsdale?

The Meir Lonsdale is classified as Medium. Industry coverage of the Meir line states that the cigars are intended to be medium in strength, which matches the store's supplied Medium classification.

What wrapper does the Meir Lonsdale use?

The Meir Lonsdale uses a genuine vintage Cameroon wrapper. Meerapfel Cigar specifically identified its vintage Cameroon wrapper when announcing the Lonsdale and Corona Gorda additions to the Meir Master Blend.

Is the Meir Lonsdale made in the Dominican Republic?

Yes. Cigar Aficionado reports that Meir cigars are made in the Dominican Republic, while the specific factory has not been disclosed by Meerapfel.

How is the Meir Lonsdale packaged?

The Lonsdale is presented in a humidity-controlled chest containing 25 cigars. Meerapfel's 2024 release information states that production is limited to 613 chests per year for each Meir vitola.

How does the Lonsdale compare with other Meir sizes?

The Lonsdale measures 6.75 × 43, making it longer and slimmer than the 4.88 × 50 Robusto and narrower than the 5.75 × 52 Double Robusto. The Meir line also includes Corona Gorda, Pyramid, and Churchill formats.