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 520 Limited Edition 2012 - 10 cigars
$249.00Out of stock
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. Learn More -
Montecristo Media Corona - 25 cigars
$299.00Out of stock
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. Learn More -
Montecristo No.3 - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$259.00Out of stock
The Montecristo No.3 is a rich Habanos that deserves more attention, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in a box 15 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 - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$239.00Out 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 box 15 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 Junior - 20 cigars
$209.00 As low as: $199.00Out of stock
The 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. Learn More -
Montecristo Petit Edmundo - 10 cigars
$239.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Petit Edmundo is a short and a strong Habano, of Petit Robusto format, 52 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in box of 10 cigars. 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 No.2 (packs of 3) - 15 cigars
$259.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Petit No.2 is a powerful Petit Pyramid, 4.7” (120mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in packs of 15 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Petit No.2 - 10 cigars
$239.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Petit No.2 is a well-balanced Habano, medium-full Petit Pyramid, 4.7” (120mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Montecristo Petit Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$219.00Out of stock
The Montecristo Petit Tubos is an affordable and tasty Mareva, of 42 ring gauge, 5.1” (129mm) long and comes in box of 15 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
