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
479,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.4 - 25 cigars (5 by 5 packs)
479,00 $USÉpuisé
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. 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 -
Montecristo Supremos Limited Edition 2019 - 25 cigars
1 249,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Tubos - 25 cigars
569,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Wide Edmundo - 25 cigars
799,00 $USÉpuisé
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. En savoir plus
