Montecristo

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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  1. Montecristo 80 Aniversario  01

    Montecristo 80 Aniversario - 20 cigars

    $1,249.00

    Out of stock

    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. Learn More
  2. Montecristo A Cabinet - 25 cigars

    Montecristo A Cabinet - 25 cigars

    $1,749.00

    Out of stock

    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. Learn More
  3. Montecristo Linea 1935 Leyenda - 20 cigars

    Montecristo Linea 1935 Leyenda - 20 cigars

    $1,249.00

    Out of stock

    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. Learn More
  4. Montecristo Linea 1935 Maltes

    Montecristo Linea 1935 Maltes - 20 cigars

    $1,099.00

    Out of stock

    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. Learn More
  5. Montecristo Supremos Limited Edition 2019 cigar

    Montecristo Supremos Limited Edition 2019 - 25 cigars

    $1,249.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Supremos is one of the 3 Habano Limited Editions of 2019, a thick 55 x 5.12” (130mm). It is surely the most awaited EL from 2019, with its perfect construction, its powerful body (medium to full) and rich flavors of earth, spices, chocolate and coffee. The fact that they come in an elegant bright yellow varnished luxury box also adds to the character of this cigar. This is the thickest Montecristo in the line-up and it will surely won’t go unnoticed by aficionados. Learn More
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