Montecristo Classic is one of the most popular series of this iconic brand.
With attention to detail, the impeccable construction crafted is performed under the careful watch of the company’s best cigar makers. Including Master Blender José Seijas on the team makes this widely acclaimed series a staple in humidors throughout the world. In other words, this is an exquisite mild to medium-bodied cigar with a wonderful aroma. The vintage blend yields hints of pure honey, along with flavorful notes of roasted nuts, caramel toffee and vanilla beans. Match this with the long, smooth finish and you have the perfect cigar for any occasion.
You don’t have to be an aficionado or connoisseur to experience what countless smokers have been enjoying for decades. Any size you choose will be a top pick.
COUNTRY:Dominican Republic
WRAPPER:Connecticut Shade
BINDER:Dominican Republic
FILLER:Dominican Republic
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The Montecristo 135th Anniversary Doble Diamante Humidor is an exquisite piece designed to embody the elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with the Montecristo brand. This luxurious humidor, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, serves not only as a storage solution but also as a statement of sophistication and refinement for any cigar aficionado.
And don’t forget about the 20 Montecristo Edicíon Doble Diamante 6.5 x 52 sized Toro very limited edition vitolas included within this work of art. All the tobacco inside these exquisite boxed pressed cigars has been aged a minimum of 10 years before it was rolled.
Strength: Medium – Full
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Habano
Binder & Filler: Nicaragua
Color: Colorado
Blender: AJ Fernandez
Manufacturer: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
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Montecristo Ciudad De Musica is a collaboration with boutique cigar manufacturer Crowned Heads.
With attention to detail, each Ciudad de Música cigar showcases a luxuriant mélange of filler tobaccos grown in the most fertile soils of Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. What’s more important is that each component of this ultra-premium offering is vintage grade and meticulous. No doubt, the result is an impeccable, medium-bodied masterpiece, with an intricate profile of rich flavor. These very special cigars come elegantly adorned with attractive oversized bands displaying three tokens that call to each brand’s logo, as well as giving a nod to the cigar’s inspired namesake.
Cigar Coop gave this cigar a rating of 92. I guess Jon Huber of Crowned Heads and Master Blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo turned out a winner for sure! If you’re a fan of Montecristo and Crowned Heads, this one must be in you humidor ASAP!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua and Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza
Blender: Jon Huber and Ernesto Perez-Carrillo
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Montecristo Cincuenta is a super exclusive entry from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, the Cincuenta celebrates the 50th anniversary of Tabacalera de García, the factory where most of Altadis’s brands are rolled. What must be remembered is this is largest premium cigar factory in the world.
Without doubt, the result is a cigar that’s a connoisseur’s dream come true. Those lucky enough to puff on this magnificent smoke will be enjoy a realm of intensified flavor with tones of creaminess and complexity that intermingle into an impressive medley of medium-strength bliss. To put it another way, the Montecristo Cincuenta Toro is delightfully rich, creamy and enjoyable – perfect for any special occasion!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera de García
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
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Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut is a boutique cigar lover’s dream come true.
Enter this special White Vintage Connecticut edition in 2016 with a three country blend of fillers and binder encased in a US grown Ct. shade wrapper from 2008 and the bar becomes seriously raised! This is an extremely smooth smoke with an all encompassing bouquet of flavors that everyone enjoys. With attention to detail, all the tobacco in these grows on Montecristo’s company farms and is exclusive for these special cigars.
Blind Man’s Puff rates the Double Corona a respectable 91. Their description is still spot on. “I really enjoyed this cigar. I loved the peculiar first third that was able to undergo a metamorphosis into other complex flavors.” Without doubt, this Montecristo is a winner!
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Shade Vintage 2008
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru
Factory: Tabacalera de Garcia
Blender: Grupo de Maestros
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Montecristo Original is without a doubt one of this iconic brand’s best selling cigars.
With attention to detail, the masterfully blended Original’s selection of pure super premium Dominican fillers and binder of these wonderful cigars are encased in a near perfect USA grown Connecticut Shade wrapper. These beautiful vitolas yield a super smooth, medium bodied taste with just the right bit of spice letting you know their heritage.
To put it another way, garnering a 90 rating way back in 1998 by Cigar Aficionado, their perfect description still stands. ” A well-made cigar with a beautiful light brown wrapper. It has a rich, velvety smoke. Smooth, medium-bodied with sweet spices and hints of wood.” No doubt why smokers the world over have been enjoying these for over 25 years. With this in mind, if you haven’t tried one of these, you don’t know what you’re missing.
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Montecristo Nicaragua is a collaboration between Rafael Nodal, head of product capability for Altadis U.S.A., and Master Blender A.J. Fernandez.
With attention to detail, this exceptionally fine cigar is expertly crafted in Nicaragua and made solely from vintage Nicaraguan tobacco. The result is a smooth tasting, medium bodied smoke that’s one of the best Montecristo makes.
No surprise Cigar Aficionado rates it an astounding 93. They did one even better by naming it their #10 cigar of 2018 proving the point even further. Their description of this beauty is spot on. “The balance of this cigar is undeniable, medium to full in body, resonating with the fine qualities of chocolate-covered espresso beans, rich woods and dried fruit.”
If you’re a fan of Montecristo and AJ Fernandez, this one should be in your humidor today! Enough said!
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Montecristo Monte is one of the best cigars this amazing company produces.
When Monte launched in 2013 it took a while for those in the know to catch on. To point out, most Dominican Montecristos are mild to medium bodied with Connecticut-seed wrappers. With attention to detail, the box pressed Monte features a multi-national blend with tobaccos from three countries. The result is a well balanced medium-full bodied smoke with a Cuban styled spice to light up your palate. In 2015 , when the #2 size pulled a 94 rating by Cigar Aficionado and was named one of their top 25 cigars of the year, the secret was out.
If you’ve never tried a Monte, you’re really missing out on an amazing smoking experience.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Dominican Olor/Vintage Nicaraguan Corojo (Double Binder)
Filler: Aged Dominican tobaccos
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