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 Mini Red - 100 cigars (Tins of 10)
$69.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Mini Red is a full flavored cigarillo, true to its roots, of 20 ring gauge, 3.25” (83mm) long and comes in a tin box of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Mini Red - 100 cigars (Tins of 20)
$69.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Mini Red is a strong cigarillo, with true Montecristo taste, of 20 ring gauge, 3.25” (83mm) long and comes in a tin box of 20 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo No.2 - 3 cigars
$99.00Out of stock
The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo No.3 - 5 cigars (pack of 5)
$89.00Out of stock
The Montecristo No.3 is a creamy and complex underrated cigar, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in a pack of 5 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.. Learn More -
Montecristo No.4 - 5 cigars
$89.00Out of stock
The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Club - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
$99.00Out of stock
The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Open Eagle Tubos - 3 cigars (pack of 3)
$89.00Out of stock
The Montecristo OPEN Eagle is a mild to medium yet rich cigar, of Geniales format, of 54 ring gauge, 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a pack of 3 cigars in tubes. As all cigars from the OPEN series, this stogie is targeting cigar enthusiasts that enjoy smoking while doing an outdoor activity, be it for golfing, sailing or anything else. It is a great morning cigar as it is mild with yet typical Cuban taste of wood, spices and cream. Learn More -
Montecristo Petit No.2 Tubos - 3 cigars
$69.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Petit No.2 is a medium-full Petit Pyramid, 4.7” (120mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a 3 cigars pack in aluminum tubes. Learn More -
Montecristo Petit Tubos - 5 cigars
$89.00Out of stock
The 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