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 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 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 Puritos - 25 cigars
$49.00The Montecristo Puritos is a strong yet creamy machine-made cigarrito, 4.2” (109mm) long, of 27 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. 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 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 520 Limited Edition 2012 - 10 cigars
$249.00Out of stock
The Montecristo 520 Limited Edition 2012 is a creamy & medium-full Maravilla No.3, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 55 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo A - 5 cigars
$499.00Out of stock
The Montecristo A is an outstanding medium-to-full Gran Corona, 9.3” (235mm) long, with 47 ring gauge, and comes in 5 varnished individual boxes. Learn More -
Montecristo Churchills Anejados - 25 cigars
$519.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Churchills Anejados is a refined and aged Habano, a Julieta No.2, 7" (178mm) long, of 47 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Club - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
$109.00 As low as: $99.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Club is a powerful cigarillo that packs earthy flavors, of 22 ring gauge and 3.75” (96mm) long. It comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Club - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$109.00 As low as: $99.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Club is a strong cigarillo, of earthy flavors, of 22 ring gauge and 3.75” (96mm) long. It comes in 5 packs of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Club Humidor - 50 cigars
$89.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Club Humidor is an elegant humidor which contains 50 of the famous medium bodied cigarillo with typical Montecristo flavors. Learn More -
Montecristo Club Limited Edition 2015 - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$79.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Club Limited Edition 2015 is a strong cigarillo, of earthy flavors, of 22 ring gauge and 3.8” (96mm) long. It comes in 5 packs of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Club Limited Edition 2020 - 100 cigars (tins of 20)
$89.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Club is a strong cigarillo, rich in earthy flavors, 3.7” (96mm) long by 22 ring gauge. The 2020 Limited Edition comes in 5 tins of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 - 10 cigars
$499.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is a powerful and rich Grand Corona, with 48 ring gauge, 6.6” (167mm) long and comes in box of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Double Edmundo - 10 cigars
$349.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Double Edmundo is a powerful Habano, a medium-full Robusto Extra, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Double Edmundo - 25 cigars
$869.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Double Edmundo is a strong Cuban, a medium-full Robusto Extra, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Double Edmundo Travel Humidor - 10 cigars
$599.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Double Edmundo Travel Humidor is a rare item that will please the collectors. There are 10 beautiful 6.1" by 50 ring gauge in each humidor. Only 10,000 humidors have been made, only intended for Duty-Free and Travel Retail points of sales. The cigars themselves are the classic Robusto Extra from the Edmundo linea series, which have an amazing medium-full profile, with plenty of wood, cream and spices. This humidor is the perfect companion for the traveler aficionado. Learn More -
Montecristo Edmundo - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$499.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in 5 packs 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 Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$489.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in aluminum tubes in a box 15 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 Especial - 25 cigars
$849.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Especial No.2 is a classic Habano, a medium to full Laguito No.1, 7.6” (192mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Learn More
