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 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 - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$529.00Out of stock
The 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 -
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 Edmundo Tubos - 3 cigars
$129.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in 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 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 -
Montecristo Gran Piramides Coleccion Habanos 2017 - 20 cigars
$7,999.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Gran Pirámides Colección Habanos 2017 is a beefier version of the classic Montecristo No.2 at 6.25” (160mm) by 57 ring gauge & comes in a distinctive book-shaped box which contains 20 perfect cigars. Only 2,000 of them have been made by Habanos, and each box is numbered. This elegant item will surely stand out in a true aficionado’s collection. The cigar itself is a perfectly rolled Medium to Full pyramid, using Montecristo’s finest blend of tobacco to create an unforgettable smoking experience. Learn More -
Montecristo Grand Edmundo LE 2010 - 10 cigars
$149.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Grand Edmundo Limited Edition 2010 is a beauty, a medium Canonazo, 5.9” (150mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, it comes in a box of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Linea 1935 Dumas - 20 cigars
$949.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Dumas, the smallest of the premium Linea 1935 series, is a beautiful medium-full Corona Extra, of 49 ring gauge and 5.1” (130mm) long. Learn More -
Montecristo Linea 1935 Leyenda - 20 cigars
$1,249.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Leyenda, the biggest of the Linea 1935 series, competing with the legendary Behike, is masterpiece, of 55 ring gauge and 6’5” (165mm) long. Learn More -
Montecristo Linea 1935 Maltes - 20 cigars
$1,099.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Maltés, part of the Linea 1935 series, is a complex medium-full Habanos, with 53 ring gauge, 6.0” (153mm) long and comes in box of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Media Corona - 25 cigars
$299.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Media Corona is a medium-full short Habano, a Half-Corona, 3.5” (90mm) long, of 44 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. As other newer cigars, Habanos released this very short vitola (the shortest hand rolled cigar along with the H Upmann Half Corona), that fits perfectly the need for customers to enjoy a Cuban cigar in a short time. This vitola is totally hand made with long filler, using leaves from Vuelta Abajo, known for producing the best tobacco leaves in the world, in the region of Pinar del Rio. As expected from Montecristo, the Media Corona is perfectly rolled, a great draw and smokes beautifully. It is a bit more powerful than other Montecristos, because of its shorter length, so expect a body ranging from a medium to a medium-to-full. The flavor profile is typical of Montecristo, sweetness, cream, cedar, nuts, floral notes and coffee. It is a beautiful cigar that should be a hit among Cuban cigar aficionados. Learn More