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 Media Corona - 5 cigars (tin of 5)
79,00 $USThe 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 No.4 - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
319,00 $USThe 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.4 - 25 cigars
479,00 $USThe 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 $USThe 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 No.4 - 5 cigars
99,00 $USThe 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 pack of 5 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 - 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 No.5 - 5 cigars (pack of 5)
79,00 $USThe Montecristo No.5 is a small gem, a medium to full Habano, of Perla format, of 40 ring gauge, 4" (102mm) long and comes in a pack of 5 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 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 No.4 - 10 cigars
179,00 $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.5 - 25 cigars
349,00 $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 No.5 - 25 cigars (packs of 5)
349,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo No.5 is a true small jewel medium to full Habano, 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