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.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 - 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.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.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 -
Montecristo No.4 - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
319,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.5 - 25 cigars
399,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.5 is a powerful and rich little gem, of Perla format, of 40 ring gauge, 4" (102mm) long and comes in a box of 25 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Open Eagle - 20 cigars
649,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo OPEN Eagle is a mellow and savory Habano, of Geniales format, of 54 ring gauge, 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a box of 20 cigars. As all cigars from the OPEN series, this stogie is targeting cigar enthusiasts that enjoy smoking while doing an outdoor activity, be it for golfing, sailing or anything else. It is a great morning cigar as it is mild with yet typical Cuban taste of wood, spices and cream. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Open Eagle Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
449,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo OPEN Eagle is a mild to medium yet rich cigar, of Geniales format, of 54 ring gauge, 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a box of 15 tubes. As all cigars from the OPEN series, this stogie is targeting cigar enthusiasts that enjoy smoking while doing an outdoor activity, be it for golfing, sailing or anything else. It is a great morning cigar as it is mild with yet typical Cuban taste of wood, spices and cream. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Open Eagle Tubos - 3 cigars (pack of 3)
109,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo OPEN Eagle is a mild to medium yet rich cigar, of Geniales format, of 54 ring gauge, 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a pack of 3 cigars in tubes. As all cigars from the OPEN series, this stogie is targeting cigar enthusiasts that enjoy smoking while doing an outdoor activity, be it for golfing, sailing or anything else. It is a great morning cigar as it is mild with yet typical Cuban taste of wood, spices and cream. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Open Junior Tubos - 15 cigars
319,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo OPEN Junior Tubos is a medium cigar, of Trabuco format, of 38 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in a box of 15 aluminum tubes. 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Open Master - 20 cigars
549,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo OPEN Master is a mellow yet very rich Habano, of Robusto format, of 50 ring gauge, 4.9” (124mm) long and comes in a box of 20 cigars. 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Open Master Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
449,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo OPEN Master Tubos is a beautiful and accessible Habano, of Robusto format, of 50 ring gauge, 4.9” (124mm) long and comes in 15 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Open Regata Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 5)
169,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Open Regata is a great medium Habanos, of Forum format, of 46 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in aluminum tubes in a box of 15 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 En savoir plus -
Montecristo Petit Edmundo - 25 cigars
649,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Petit Edmundo is a small and a powerful Habano, of Petit Robusto format, 52 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in box of 25 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Petit Edmundo Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
459,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Petit Edmundo is a strong and rich Petit Robusto, of 52 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in aluminum tubes in a box of 15 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Petit No.2 (packs of 3) - 15 cigars
259,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Petit No.2 is a powerful Petit Pyramid, 4.7” (120mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in packs of 15 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Petit No.2 - 10 cigars
239,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Petit No.2 - 25 cigars
599,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus
