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 Linea 1935 Leyenda - 20 cigars
1 249,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Linea 1935 Maltes - 20 cigars
1 099,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Media Corona - 25 cigars
299,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Media Corona - 25 cigars (tins of 5)
359,00 $USÉpuisé
The 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Mini 2017 Limited Edition - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
89,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Mini 2017 Limited Edition is a medium bodied cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82.55mm) long. It comes in 5 metal tins of 20 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Mini Blue - 100 cigars (Tins of 10)
69,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Mini Blue is a smooth cigarillo, with beautiful flavors, of 20 ring gauge, 3.22” (82mm) long and comes in a tin box of 10 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Mini Limited Edition 2023 - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
99,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Mini 2023 Limited Edition is a medium bodied cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82.55mm) long. It comes in 5 metal tins of 20 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Mini Red - 100 cigars (Tins of 10)
69,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Mini Red is a full flavored cigarillo, true to its roots, of 20 ring gauge, 3.25” (83mm) long and comes in a tin box of 10 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Mini Red - 100 cigars (Tins of 20)
69,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Mini Red is a strong cigarillo, with true Montecristo taste, of 20 ring gauge, 3.25” (83mm) long and comes in a tin box of 20 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.1 - 10 cigars
199,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.1 is a beautiful creamy yet powerful cigar of Lonsdale format, of 42 ring gauge, 6.5” (165mm) long and comes in a box 10 cigars. 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.1 - 25 cigars
749,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.2 - 3 cigars
99,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.2 is probably the best Habano, a medium to full Pyramid, 6.1” (156mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a pack of 3 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.2 - 10 cigars
329,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.2 - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
499,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.2 is probably the best Habano, a medium to full Pyramid, 6.1” (156mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in 5 packs of 3 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.2 - 25 cigars
899,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.2 is a living Cuban legend, a medium to full Pyramid, 6.1” (156mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.3 - 10 cigars
169,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.3 is a rich and creamy underrated Habanos, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in a box 10 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.3 - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
259,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.3 is a rich Habanos that deserves more attention, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in a box 15 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.3 - 25 cigars
649,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.3 is the missing link in Montecristo’s lineup, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in a box 25 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.3 - 5 cigars (pack of 5)
89,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.3 is a creamy and complex underrated cigar, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in a pack 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.. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.4 - 10 cigars
189,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.4 needs no introduction, it is a perfect medium to full Corona, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in a box 10 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. En savoir plus
