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 - 3 cigars
$69.00The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a pack 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$99.00The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Mini Limited Edition 2023 - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$99.00The Montecristo Mini 2023 Limited Edition is a medium bodied cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82.55mm) long. It comes in 5 metal tins of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo No.5 - 5 cigars (pack of 5)
$79.00The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Club - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
$99.00The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Master Tubos - 3 cigars
$99.00The Montecristo OPEN Master Tubos is a beautiful and accessible Habano, of Robusto format, of 50 ring gauge, 4.9” (124mm) long and comes in 3 aluminum tubes. Like other cigars from the OPEN series, this stogie is targeting aficionados that wish to smoke while doing an outdoor activity, and any inexperienced smokers. It is a cigar of a lighter blend compared to the usual vitolas from Montecristo, but it is of Montecristo standard nevertheless. It is a robusto size cigar that is ideal as a morning smoke or as a complementary companion for delicate wines and spirits. Its smooth character generates plenty of rich flavors of wood and tobacco and just the right amount of spice and bitterness. One can also detect here and there some hints of cocoa, of coffee, citrus and of nuts. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
$89.00The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$89.00The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Petit Edmundo Tubos - 3 cigars (pack of 3)
$79.00The Montecristo Petit Edmundo is a strong and rich Petit Robusto, of 52 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in a pack of 3 cigars in aluminum tubes. It is basically a shorter Edmundo, with a different flavor profile though, due to the different blend used for this cigar. Nevertheless, it keeps this unique Montecristo profile, and it is a powerful cigar. Learn More -
Montecristo Petit Tubos - 3 cigars
$79.00The Montecristo Petit Tubos is an affordable and tasty Mareva, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in a pack of 3 cigars. 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 or as a first Cuban experience. Learn More -
Montecristo Petit Tubos - 5 cigars
$89.00The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Puritos - 25 cigars
$49.00The Montecristo Puritos is a strong yet creamy machine-made cigarrito, 4.2” (109mm) long, of 27 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Puritos - 50 cigars (packs of 5)
$79.00The Montecristo Puritos is a strong yet creamy machine-made cigarrito, 4.2” (109mm) long, of 27 ring gauge, and comes in 10 packs of 5 cigars Learn More -
Montecristo Club Humidor - 50 cigars
$89.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Club Humidor is an elegant humidor which contains 50 of the famous medium bodied cigarillo with typical Montecristo flavors. Learn More -
Montecristo Club Limited Edition 2015 - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$79.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Club Limited Edition 2015 is a strong cigarillo, of earthy flavors, of 22 ring gauge and 3.8” (96mm) long. It comes in 5 packs of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Club Limited Edition 2020 - 100 cigars (tins of 20)
$89.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Club is a strong cigarillo, rich in earthy flavors, 3.7” (96mm) long by 22 ring gauge. The 2020 Limited Edition comes in 5 tins of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Edmundo Tubos - 3 cigars
$79.00Out of stock
The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Media Corona - 5 cigars (tin of 5)
$79.00Out of stock
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. Learn More -
Montecristo Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
$99.00Out of stock
The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Mini 2017 Limited Edition - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$89.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Mini 2017 Limited Edition is a medium bodied cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82.55mm) long. It comes in 5 metal tins of 20 cigars. Learn More
