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 Edmundo Tubos - 3 cigars
129,00 $USThe 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.5 - 10 cigars
159,00 $USThe Montecristo No.5 is a medium to full and complex delicacy, of Perla format, of 40 ring gauge, 4" (102mm) long and comes in a box of 10 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 Short - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
179,00 $USThe 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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Club - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
109,00 $US Prix spécial : 99,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Club - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
109,00 $US Prix spécial : 99,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Grand Edmundo LE 2010 - 10 cigars
149,00 $USÉpuisé
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. 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.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.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 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 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 Short Limited Edition Humidor 2021 - 50 cigars
119,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Short 2021 Limited Edition comes in an elegant lacquered humidor nesting 50 cigarillos. A great short smoke for typical Montecristo flavors under 15 minutes. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
149,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Tubos is a tasty medium to full Corona Grande, 6” (155mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in 5 packs of 3 cigars. En savoir plus
