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 No.4 - 25 cigars (5 by 5 packs)
479,00 $The world famous Montecristo No.4 is a must-try. It is a stunning medium to full Petit Corona, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in a pack of 5 cigars as 25 cigar pack. A Cuban classic, as it is the standard against which any petit corona or mareva released by Habanos are compared to. Its flavor profile is very rich , its almost perfect construction and it ages very well. Más información -
Montecristo No.4 - 25 cigars
479,00 $The Montecristo No.4 is a Cuban all-star, it is a marvelous medium to full Corona, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in a box 25 cigars. A Cuban classic, as it is the standard against which any petit corona or mareva released by Habanos are compared to. Its flavor profile is very rich , its almost perfect construction and it ages very well. Más información -
Montecristo No.4 - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
319,00 $The Montecristo No.4 is a Cuban superstar, it is an amazing medium to full Petit Corona, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in a box 15 cigars. A Cuban classic, as it is the standard against which any petit corona or mareva released by Habanos are compared to. Its flavor profile is very rich , its almost perfect construction and it ages very well. Más información -
Montecristo No.2 - 10 cigars
329,00 $The Montecristo No.2 is a mythical Habano, an incredible medium to full Pyramid, 6.1” (156mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Más información -
Montecristo No.1 - 25 cigars
749,00 $The Montecristo No.1 is of Lonsdale format, or Cervantes, 42 ring gauge and 6.5 inches (165mm) in length. As opposed to No.2 and the No.4, the No.1 is little known, and this is a shame because this little stogie packs a true Montecristo experience in a perfectly rolled cigar. It is also a pretty strong smoke, oscillating between a medium and a medium to full bodied cigar. It is nevertheless very creamy and smooth. There are lots of earth, cedar, tobacco flavors as you would expect from a Cuban cigar, but there are also many other flavors, such as strong nuts, all kind fruits, some citrus, chocolate, vanilla. Everything works well together; the balance of flavors is always under control. This is a cigar that worth a try, especially when it is 2 years of age. Más información -
Montecristo Linea 1935 Maltes - 20 cigars
1.099,00 $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. Más información -
Montecristo Linea 1935 Dumas - 20 cigars
949,00 $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. Más información -
Montecristo Joyitas - 25 cigars
339,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Especial No.2 - 25 cigars
779,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Edmundo Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
489,00 $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. Más información -
Montecristo Wide Edmundo - 25 cigars
799,00 $Sin existencias
Announced in 2021 but released in October 2022, The Montecristo Wide Edmundo (4 ⅞ inches by 54 ring gauge) is akin to a fat robusto and part of the current production line-up. Cuban cigar aficionados were all pleasantly surprised by its uniqueness compared to other Montecristo cigars, making it a must-have for aficionados. The construction is impeccable and leaves a strong impression, raising hopes for consistent quality in future experiences. It delivers typical Montecristo flavors, including rancid, raisined, Jerez wine notes in the last third, along with leather, molasses, wood, and dried fruit throughout the smoke. Overall, it is renowned as a phenomenal and lovely cigar, offering abundant flavor and complexity, ensuring an enjoyable smoking experience. Más información -
Montecristo Wide Edmundo - 10 cigars
349,00 $Sin existencias
Announced in 2021 but released in October 2022, The Montecristo Wide Edmundo (4 ⅞ inches by 54 ring gauge) is akin to a fat robusto and part of the current production line-up. Cuban cigar aficionados were all pleasantly surprised by its uniqueness compared to other Montecristo cigars, making it a must-have for aficionados. The construction is impeccable and leaves a strong impression, raising hopes for consistent quality in future experiences. It delivers typical Montecristo flavors, including rancid, raisined, Jerez wine notes in the last third, along with leather, molasses, wood, and dried fruit throughout the smoke. Overall, it is renowned as a phenomenal and lovely cigar, offering abundant flavor and complexity, ensuring an enjoyable smoking experience. Más información -
Montecristo Tubos - 25 cigars
569,00 $Sin existencias
The Montecristo Tubos is a delicious medium-full Corona Grande, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in a box of 25 cigars. Más información -
Montecristo Supremos Limited Edition 2019 - 25 cigars
1.249,00 $Sin existencias
The Montecristo Supremos is one of the 3 Habano Limited Editions of 2019, a thick 55 x 5.12” (130mm). It is surely the most awaited EL from 2019, with its perfect construction, its powerful body (medium to full) and rich flavors of earth, spices, chocolate and coffee. The fact that they come in an elegant bright yellow varnished luxury box also adds to the character of this cigar. This is the thickest Montecristo in the line-up and it will surely won’t go unnoticed by aficionados. Más información -
Montecristo Petit Tubos - 25 cigars (5 by 5 packs)
409,00 $Sin existencias
The Montecristo Petit Tubos is a flavorful Mareva, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars in aluminum tubes. While sharing the same dimensions as the Montecristo No.4, it remains somewhat different, a little bit more elegant and with its own flavor profile. Its perfect construction and its medium body let the aficionado enjoy the beautiful flavors of earth, coffee, cream, leather, and some herbal freshness. This cigar is a great pick for a quick smoke on the go, or for a first Cuban experience. Más información -
Montecristo Petit Tubos - 25 cigars
409,00 $Sin existencias
The Montecristo Petit Tubos is an accessible and delicious Mareva, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars in aluminum tubes. While sharing the same dimensions as the Montecristo No.4, it remains somewhat different, a little bit more elegant and with its own flavor profile. Its perfect construction and its medium body let the aficionado enjoy the beautiful flavors of earth, coffee, cream, leather, and some herbal freshness. This cigar is a great pick for a quick smoke on the go, or for a first Cuban experience. Más información -
Montecristo Petit Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
219,00 $Sin existencias
The Montecristo Petit Tubos is an affordable and tasty Mareva, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in box of 15 cigars in aluminum tubes. While sharing the same dimensions as the Montecristo No.4, it remains somewhat different, a little bit more elegant and with its own flavor profile. Its perfect construction and its medium body let the aficionado enjoy the beautiful flavors of earth, coffee, cream, leather, and some herbal freshness. This cigar is a great pick for a quick smoke on the go, or for a first Cuban experience. Más información -
Montecristo Petit No.2 Tubos (packs of 3) - 15 cigars
319,00 $Sin existencias
The Montecristo Petit No.2 is a medium-full Petit Pyramid, 4.7” (120mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in a box of 15 cigars. Más información -
Montecristo Petit No.2 - 25 cigars
599,00 $Sin existencias
The Montecristo Petit No.2 is a nice small Cuban, a medium-full Petit Pyramid, 4.7” (120mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Más información -
Montecristo Petit No.2 - 10 cigars
239,00 $Sin existencias
The Montecristo Petit No.2 is a well-balanced Habano, medium-full Petit Pyramid, 4.7” (120mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Más información
