About the Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario
Few cigars carry the weight of legacy that the Montecristo No. 2 does. The brand was born in Havana in 1935, founded by Alonso Menendez and named after Alexandre Dumas’ novel that torcedores loved hearing read aloud on the rolling floor. The numbered series arrived that same year, and the No. 2 quickly became the quintessential expression of the marque. This Limited Edition 70th Aniversario release honors that heritage, presenting the iconic Piramides format as a special commemorative offering for collectors who appreciate provenance as much as flavor.
Flavor profile by thirds
The first third opens with smooth cedar and a gentle creaminess, setting a polished and balanced tone. Through the middle the smoke builds toward roasted almond and a tangy wood note that has long been a Montecristo signature, joined by hints of leather and sweet baking spice such as cinnamon and nutmeg. The final third leans a touch earthier, with oak and a soft spice on the finish that stays civilized rather than aggressive. It reads as a medium-bodied smoke from start to band, flavorful enough to reward the experienced palate without overwhelming a more occasional smoker.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose caramel sweetness mirrors the cigar’s nutty core.
- A glass of cognac or aged single malt to echo the cedar and oak.
- A strong espresso or unsweetened black coffee for a classic mid-morning match.
Aging and storage
Cuban tobacco of this caliber rewards patience. Keep these cigars in a well seasoned humidor held around 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and roughly 16 to 18 degrees Celsius, which is close to 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The tapered torpedo head and dense filler mean the blend can settle and integrate beautifully over months and years, with the spice softening and the sweeter notes coming forward. Rotate your stock occasionally and let any newly arrived cigars rest for a few weeks before lighting one.
Who it is for
This release suits the collector and the connoisseur alike. If you already love the standard No. 2 and want a special edition with anniversary significance, this is a natural pick. It also appeals to the smoker stepping up from milder Cubans who wants genuine complexity without a heavy, full bodied punch. The torpedo shape, which concentrates smoke through its pointed head, makes it a satisfying ceremonial cigar for milestones and unhurried evenings.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Montecristo No. 2?
It is a Piramides, or torpedo, measuring 6.1 inches (156 mm) with a 52 ring gauge, finished with the format’s signature tapered head.
How strong is this cigar?
It sits in the medium-bodied range, offering depth of flavor with cedar, almond, leather, and sweet spice while remaining approachable rather than overpowering.
How should I store it?
Keep it in a seasoned humidor at roughly 65 to 70 percent humidity. Stored well, it ages gracefully and the blend continues to round out over time.
Explore more
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.
Carol King –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of earth and nuts. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Nancy Martin –
The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the cocoa and cream notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Judith Boyd –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of cedar and coffee throughout the 49 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Steven Rivera –
Absolutely love this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with almonds and honey, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Walter Sanders –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of wood and leather throughout the 70 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Marie Reynolds –
Absolutely love this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with spice and toast, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Ann Crawford –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of earth and nuts. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Maria Patterson –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario has nice flavors of cedar and coffee and good construction. Enjoyed about 69 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.
Annie Griffin –
Very pleased with this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario. Montecristo quality shines through with wood and leather flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Kathleen Cooper –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of almonds and honey throughout the 79 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Dorothy Hughes –
The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is a respectable cigar. Nice notes of earth and nuts, 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.
Deborah Stewart –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of cocoa and cream, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Norma Palmer –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of cedar and coffee, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Victor Harper –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 83 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – cocoa and cream. Will definitely order more!
Andrew Thompson –
Great smoke for the price. This Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario offers excellent value for a premium Montecristo cigar. Good flavor with notes of earth and nuts, even burn, and consistent quality. Perfect for a weekend smoke. Happy with this purchase!
Rose Martinez –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario. Rich flavor profile featuring spice and toast, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Philip Mason –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of spice and toast. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Virginia Howard –
Absolutely love this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario! 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!
Kenneth Brooks –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of spice and toast throughout the smoke. Lasted about 88 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Peter Hayes –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of spice and toast, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Amanda Phillips –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario has nice flavors of earth and nuts and good construction. Enjoyed about 70 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.
Lisa Walker –
Absolutely love this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario! 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!
Albert Ross –
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario has good flavor – almonds and honey – 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.
Edward Coleman –
Absolutely love this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with almonds and honey, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Douglas Wells –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of spice and toast. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Melissa Evans –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario 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!
Gary Wood –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 75 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – spice and toast. Will definitely order more!
Cheryl Chapman –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario. Rich flavor profile featuring wood and leather, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Russell Fox –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of earth and nuts, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Elizabeth Taylor –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario 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!
Sarah Johnson –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 46 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – spice and toast. Will definitely order more!
Daniel Moore –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of cocoa and cream, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Anthony Harris –
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario has a refined flavor profile – lots of earth and nuts. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 60 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Diane Ross –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario delivered on flavor (earth and nuts) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
Ralph Morrison –
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario has a refined flavor profile – lots of cocoa and cream. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 56 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Brenda Gibson –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario. Rich flavor profile featuring wood and leather, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Kevin Mitchell –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 90 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – almonds and honey. Will definitely order more!
Karen Lee –
Great cigar! Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of cedar and coffee throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Shirley Neal –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of almonds and honey, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Catherine Murray –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of spice and toast. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Ruth Powell –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of earth and nuts, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Lisa Barnes –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario. Rich flavor profile featuring cedar and coffee, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Howard Lynch –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of cedar and coffee. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Keith Dixon –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of earth and nuts. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Ryan Hall –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of almonds and honey. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Theresa Lawson –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of cedar and coffee throughout the smoke. Lasted about 54 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Christine Hayes –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of almonds and honey. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Harold Wells –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of spice and toast. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Carolyn Jenkins –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo No. 2 Limited Edition 70th Aniversario showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of cedar and coffee. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!