Montecristo
Year of foundation: 1935
Tobacco Country: Cuba
Tobacco Procedence: Vuelta Abajo (Pinar del Rio)
Factory: H. Upmann
Inspired by the famous novel The Count of Montecristo written by Alexandre Dumas, reportedly very popular among the torcedores in Cuba, who would listen the lector reading the tribulation of Edmond Dantes aka The Count of Montecristo, while rolling the cigars in the factory. Therefore, the brand uses many references from the book, such as the six swords surrounding a fleur-de-lis, or the name of some popular vitolas such as the Edmundos series.
Montecristo was established in 1935 by Alonso Menéndez and with the help from British marketing expert Albert Dunhill, it quickly became one of the most sold brand in the world, still accounting for up to 25% of total Habanos SA’s worldwide cigar sales: simply the best-selling Cuban brand. There is also a Dominican Montecristo cigar brand that was started after the Cuban revolution. However, the original brand is Cuban Montecristo that is mentioned here.
The best selling cigars are the Montecristo No.2, the Montecristo No.4 and the Montecristo Edmundo series. The strength is relatively medium across the board, and Montecristo’s rolling quality is simply the benchmark for any Cuban cigar.
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Montecristo Short - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
$179.00The Montecristo Short is a machine-made cigarillo, of 26 ring gauge, 3 1/4” (83 mm) long and comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. A great short smoke for typical Montecristo flavors under 15 minutes. Learn More -
Montecristo Puritos - 50 cigars (packs of 5)
$79.00The Montecristo Puritos is a strong yet creamy machine-made cigarrito, 4.2” (109mm) long, of 27 ring gauge, and comes in 10 packs of 5 cigars Learn More -
Montecristo Petit Edmundo - 10 cigars
$279.00The Montecristo Petit Edmundo is a short and a strong Habano, of Petit Robusto format, 52 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in box of 10 cigars. It is basically a shorter Edmundo, with a different flavor profile though, due to the different blend used for this cigar. Nevertheless, it keeps this unique Montecristo profile, and it is a powerful cigar. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Regata - 20 cigars
$469.00The Montecristo Open Regata is a perfect short medium cigar, of Forum format, of 46 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 20 cigars. Released in 2009 as part of the Open Series, intended for golf players, sailing or fishing aficionados, it is a beautiful cigar that is mellower than the regular cigars of the brand. Its mild tobacco flavor, the rich white pepper, its woodiness and savory woody cedar flavor make it an amazing pre-lunch smoke. Those cigars also benefit from at least 2 years of aging as they will mellow out and offer more complexity in terms of flavors. Perfect for a summer day. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$89.00The Montecristo Open Mini is a medium yet delicious cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82mm) long. It comes in 5 packs of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
$89.00The Montecristo Open Mini is a medium yet tasty cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82.55mm) long. It comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Master Tubos - 3 cigars
$89.00The Montecristo OPEN Master Tubos is a beautiful and accessible Habano, of Robusto format, of 50 ring gauge, 4.9” (124mm) long and comes in 3 aluminum tubes. Like other cigars from the OPEN series, this stogie is targeting aficionados that wish to smoke while doing an outdoor activity, and any inexperienced smokers. It is a cigar of a lighter blend compared to the usual vitolas from Montecristo, but it is of Montecristo standard nevertheless. It is a robusto size cigar that is ideal as a morning smoke or as a complementary companion for delicate wines and spirits. Its smooth character generates plenty of rich flavors of wood and tobacco and just the right amount of spice and bitterness. One can also detect here and there some hints of cocoa, of coffee, citrus and of nuts. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Junior - 20 cigars
$359.00The Montecristo OPEN Junior is an accessible Habano, of Trabuco format, of 38 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in a box of 20 cigars. Being part of the OPEN series, it is also a cigar that would suit any aficionado that enjoys smoking a stogie during an outdoor activity. Being the shortest and perhaps the mildest of this series, it also appeals to first time Cuban smokers; it is an easy way to discover the unique Cuban flavors. Learn More -
Montecristo No.5 - 5 cigars (pack of 5)
$79.00The Montecristo No.5 is a small gem, a medium to full Habano, of Perla format, of 40 ring gauge, 4" (102mm) long and comes in a pack of 5 cigars. Habanos managed to pack all the typical Montecristo flavors in a perfectly constructed short cigar, which taste is reminiscent of those of its bigger brothers. Learn More -
Montecristo No.5 - 10 cigars
$159.00The Montecristo No.5 is a medium to full and complex delicacy, of Perla format, of 40 ring gauge, 4" (102mm) long and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Habanos managed to pack all the typical Montecristo flavors in a perfectly constructed short cigar, which taste is reminiscent of those of its bigger brothers. Learn More -
Montecristo No.3 - 25 cigars (packs of 5)
$649.00The Montecristo No.3 is a creamy and complex underrated cigar, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. It is slightly bigger than the Montecristo No.4 but smaller than the No.1, two very famous cigars. Therefore, it creates a bridge between the two, it has the same ring gauge as the No.4 but slightly longer. It benefits from the usual Montecristo quality and flavor profile, lots of coffee, earthiness and wood. It is a beautiful Corona that can both appeal to experimented smokers and to the beginners.. Learn More -
Montecristo Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$99.00The Montecristo Mini is a strong and delicious cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82mm) long. It comes in 5 packs of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
$99.00The Montecristo Mini is a bold and tasty cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82.55mm) long. It comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Media Corona - 5 cigars (tin of 5)
$79.00The Montecristo Media Corona is a powerful yet complex Half-Corona, 3.5” (90mm) long, by 44 ring gauge, and comes in 5 aluminum tins of 5 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Joyitas - 25 cigars
$339.00The Montecristo Joyitas is a delicious little Habano, a medium-full Laguito No.3, 4.5” (115mm) long, of 26 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Especial No.2 - 25 cigars
$779.00The Montecristo Especial No.2 is a well-balanced Habano, a medium Laguito No.2, 6" (152mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a cabinet of 25 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Edmundo Tubos - 3 cigars
$129.00The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in 3 aluminum tubes. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. Learn More -
Montecristo Edmundo - 3 cigars
$99.00The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a pack of 3 cigars. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. Learn More -
Montecristo Edmundo - 25 cigars
$889.00The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. Learn More -
Montecristo Double Edmundo - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$529.00The Montecristo Double Edmundo is a medium-full Robusto Extra, a 6.1” (155mm) long by 50 ring gauge, and comes in 5 packs of 3 cigars. Learn More
