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 - 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 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 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 Linea 1935 Maltes - 20 cigars
1 099,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Maltés, part of the Linea 1935 series, is a complex medium-full Habanos, with 53 ring gauge, 6.0” (153mm) long and comes in box of 20 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Linea 1935 Leyenda - 20 cigars
1 249,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Leyenda, the biggest of the Linea 1935 series, competing with the legendary Behike, is masterpiece, of 55 ring gauge and 6’5” (165mm) long. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Linea 1935 Dumas - 20 cigars
949,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Dumas, the smallest of the premium Linea 1935 series, is a beautiful medium-full Corona Extra, of 49 ring gauge and 5.1” (130mm) long. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Gran Piramides Coleccion Habanos 2017 - 20 cigars
7 999,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Gran Pirámides Colección Habanos 2017 is a beefier version of the classic Montecristo No.2 at 6.25” (160mm) by 57 ring gauge & comes in a distinctive book-shaped box which contains 20 perfect cigars. Only 2,000 of them have been made by Habanos, and each box is numbered. This elegant item will surely stand out in a true aficionado’s collection. The cigar itself is a perfectly rolled Medium to Full pyramid, using Montecristo’s finest blend of tobacco to create an unforgettable smoking experience. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Especial - 25 cigars
849,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Especial No.2 is a classic Habano, a medium to full Laguito No.1, 7.6” (192mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Edmundo Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
489,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in aluminum tubes in a box 15 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 Edmundo - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
499,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 3 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 Double Edmundo Travel Humidor - 10 cigars
599,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Double Edmundo Travel Humidor is a rare item that will please the collectors. There are 10 beautiful 6.1" by 50 ring gauge in each humidor. Only 10,000 humidors have been made, only intended for Duty-Free and Travel Retail points of sales. The cigars themselves are the classic Robusto Extra from the Edmundo linea series, which have an amazing medium-full profile, with plenty of wood, cream and spices. This humidor is the perfect companion for the traveler aficionado. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Double Edmundo - 25 cigars
869,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Double Edmundo is a strong Cuban, a medium-full Robusto Extra, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Double Edmundo - 10 cigars
349,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Double Edmundo is a powerful Habano, a medium-full Robusto Extra, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 - 10 cigars
499,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is a powerful and rich Grand Corona, with 48 ring gauge, 6.6” (167mm) long and comes in box of 10 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo Churchills Anejados - 25 cigars
519,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo Churchills Anejados is a refined and aged Habano, a Julieta No.2, 7" (178mm) long, of 47 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo A Cabinet - 25 cigars
1 749,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo A is a spectacular Habano, a medium-full Gran Corona, 9.3” (235mm) long, of 47 ring gauge, and comes in a wooden cabinet of 25 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo A - 5 cigars
499,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo A is an outstanding medium-to-full Gran Corona, 9.3” (235mm) long, with 47 ring gauge, and comes in 5 varnished individual boxes. En savoir plus -
Montecristo 80 Aniversario - 20 cigars
1 249,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo 80 Aniversario is a commemorative release, a strong Double Robusto, 55 ring gauge and 6.5” (165 mm) long and comes in a box 20 cigars. En savoir plus -
Montecristo 520 Limited Edition 2012 - 10 cigars
249,00 $USÉpuisé
The Montecristo 520 Limited Edition 2012 is a creamy & medium-full Maravilla No.3, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 55 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. En savoir plus
