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 Especial No.2 - 25 cigars
779,00 $The Montecristo Especial No.2 is a well-balanced Habano, a medium Laguito No.2, 6" (152mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a cabinet of 25 cigars. Más información -
Montecristo Joyitas - 25 cigars
319,00 $The Montecristo Joyitas is a delicious little Habano, a medium-full Laguito No.3, 4.5” (115mm) long, of 26 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Más información -
Montecristo Linea 1935 Dumas - 20 cigars
949,00 $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. Más información -
Montecristo Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
99,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Mini Limited Edition 2023 - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
99,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo No.5 - 5 cigars (pack of 5)
79,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Open Club - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
99,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Open Master Tubos - 3 cigars
99,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Open Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
89,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Open Mini - 100 cigars (packs of 20)
89,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Petit Edmundo Tubos - 3 cigars (pack of 3)
79,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Petit Tubos - 3 cigars
79,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Puritos - 25 cigars
49,00 $The 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. Más información -
Montecristo Puritos - 50 cigars (packs of 5)
79,00 $The 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 Más información -
Montecristo Short - 100 cigars (packs of 10)
179,00 $The Montecristo Short is a machine-made cigarillo, of 26 ring gauge, 3 1/4” (83 mm) long and comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. A great short smoke for typical Montecristo flavors under 15 minutes. Más información -
Montecristo 520 Limited Edition 2012 - 10 cigars
249,00 $Sin existencias
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. Más información -
Montecristo 80 Aniversario - 20 cigars
1.249,00 $Sin existencias
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. Más información -
Montecristo A - 5 cigars
399,00 $Sin existencias
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. Más información -
Montecristo A Cabinet - 25 cigars
1.749,00 $Sin existencias
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. Más información -
Montecristo Churchills Anejados - 25 cigars
519,00 $Sin existencias
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. Más información