The Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 is one of the most talked-about Edicion Limitada releases the Montecristo marque ever produced. This medium to full 5.5" x 46 Corona Gorda delivers dark chocolate, espresso, and toasted cedar across a creamy, well-aged smoke. Reach for it when you want a vintage Cuban with genuine collector pedigree. Learn more →
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The Montecristo C is a 2003 release from the Edicion Limitada program, the annual series Habanos S.A. reserves for cigars rolled with specially selected, aged leaf. Montecristo, born in Havana in 1935, is the most recognized Cuban marque in the world, and this Corona Gorda format gave the brand a slightly thicker, more generous canvas than its everyday lines. Measuring 5.5 inches with a 46 ring gauge and finished in a darker matured wrapper, the cigar has earned a near legendary reputation among collectors, who often describe it as either one of the finest Edicion Limitadas ever issued or a fascinating study in box variation. Either way, a well kept example from this vintage is a genuine piece of modern Habanos history.
The first third tends to open soft and creamy, with cedar leading the way alongside a light floral sweetness that reviewers frequently compare to honey. As the cigar moves into the middle, the body fills out and the classic Montecristo character emerges, layering dark chocolate and a gentle earthiness over that cedar base. By the final third the richness deepens toward espresso and cocoa, with notes of toasted oak and a whisper of warm spice. Time has smoothed the edges considerably, so a properly aged stick smokes long and even without ever turning sharp.
This is a vintage cigar, and the years have already done much of the heavy lifting. Keep it resting between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity in a seasoned humidor, and it will continue to hold and refine its character. Because boxes from this release are known to vary, gentle long term storage tends to round out the leaf and let the chocolate and cedar marry. Avoid sudden swings in temperature or humidity, give any newly arrived cigars a couple of weeks to settle, and you will be rewarded with a calm, mature smoke.
This release speaks to the collector and the seasoned aficionado more than the newcomer. If you appreciate vintage Cuban tobacco, enjoy tracing how a cigar evolves third by third, and value the story behind a discontinued Edicion Limitada, the Montecristo C belongs in your humidor. Those new to Cuban cigars may prefer to learn the Montecristo profile on the regular line first, then return to this vintage to taste what time can do.
What size is the Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003?
It is a Corona Gorda measuring 5.5 inches in length with a 46 ring gauge, slightly thicker than a standard corona.
How strong is this cigar?
It sits in the medium to full range. Years of aging have softened it, so it reads as smooth and balanced rather than aggressive.
Why is the Montecristo C so collectible?
It was a one time 2003 Edicion Limitada release, has long been discontinued, and carries both vintage age and the prestige of the Montecristo marque, which keeps demand high among serious collectors.
Browse all Montecristo cigars, see our Montecristo price guide, or try the Montecristo No.2 and Montecristo Double Corona Limited Edition 2001. Store yours in a seasoned humidor and see our guide on how long cigars last. Learn more from Wikipedia, the official Habanos S.A. site.
Customer Reviews
Absolutely love this Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with earth and nuts, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars has a refined flavor profile - lots of cedar and coffee. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 57 minutes. Only minor complaint is it's slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of cedar and coffee throughout the smoke. Lasted about 65 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Montecristo. The Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars has good flavor - spice and toast - but didn't wow me like other Cubans I've had. Construction was fine, burn was mostly even. It's good, just not exceptional. Worth trying though.
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of earth and nuts. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Great smoke for the price. This Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars offers excellent value for a premium Montecristo cigar. Good flavor with notes of spice and toast, even burn, and consistent quality. Perfect for a weekend smoke. Happy with this purchase!
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of cedar and coffee. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
The Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars is a respectable cigar. Nice notes of spice and toast, decent construction. However, I found it a bit one-dimensional compared to other Montecristo offerings. Not bad, but there are better options in this price range.
Absolutely love this Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with cedar and coffee, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Absolutely love this Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with earth and nuts, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Very good cigar. The Montecristo Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted earth and nuts with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I've had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo C Edicion Limitada 2003 VINTAGE Cuban Cigars delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of earth and nuts. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
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