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 Club - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
109,00 $US Prix spécial : 99,00 $USThe 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 Edmundo - 25 cigars
889,00 $USThe Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. 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 Joyitas - 25 cigars
Prix normal : 339,00 $US
Special Price 299,00 $US
The Montecristo Joyitas is a delicious little Habano, a medium-full Laguito No.3, 4.5” (115mm) long, of 26 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Media Corona - 25 cigars
329,00 $USThe 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 Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
99,00 $USThe Montecristo Mini is a bold and tasty cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82.55mm) long. It comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
99,00 $USThe Montecristo Mini is a strong and delicious cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82mm) long. It comes in 5 packs of 20 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo No.2 - 3 cigars
99,00 $USThe 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 - 25 cigars
899,00 $USThe 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 - 25 cigars
749,00 $USThe 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.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 - 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)
89,00 $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 Open Club - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
99,00 $USThe Montecristo Open Club is a mild-medium 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 Open Club - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
99,00 $USThe Montecristo Open Club is a mild-medium 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 Open Junior - 20 cigars
359,00 $USThe Montecristo OPEN Junior is an accessible Habano, of Trabuco format, of 38 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in a box of 20 cigars. 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 Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
89,00 $USThe Montecristo Open Mini is a medium yet tasty cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82.55mm) long. It comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Open Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
89,00 $USThe Montecristo Open Mini is a medium yet delicious cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82mm) long. It comes in 5 packs of 20 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Open Regata - 20 cigars
469,00 $USThe Montecristo Open Regata is a perfect short medium cigar, of Forum format, of 46 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 20 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 Tubos - 5 cigars
119,00 $USThe Montecristo Petit Tubos is an affordable and tasty Mareva, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in pack of 5 cigars in aluminum tubes. While sharing the same dimensions as the Montecristo No.4, it remains somewhat different, a little bit more elegant and with its own flavor profile. Its perfect construction and its medium body let the aficionado enjoy the beautiful flavors of earth, coffee, cream, leather, and some herbal freshness. This cigar is a great pick for a quick smoke on the go, or for a first Cuban experience. En savoir plus
