About the Montecristo Petite Edmundo Tubos (25)
The Montecristo Petite Edmundo carries one of the most recognizable names in Cuban tobacco. Montecristo was founded in 1935 and remains the world’s best selling Habano brand, prized for its balance of richness and refinement. Released in 2006, the Petite Edmundo is a compact reworking of the popular Edmundo, rolled in the petit robusto format. Presented here in aluminium tubos and boxed in 25, each cigar arrives protected and ready to enjoy, with the tube preserving freshness until the moment you light up.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third leads with toasted tobacco and a wave of cocoa, joined by a gentle white pepper that wakes up the palate. Through the middle the smoke turns creamier and more rounded, with coffee, roasted nuts and a soft earthy core that gives this short cigar real depth. As you reach the final third the intensity builds, bringing leather, dark chocolate and a lingering nutty finish that many find stronger and more concentrated than the larger Edmundo.
Pairings
- Aged Cuban rum, whose caramel sweetness echoes the cocoa and roasted nut notes.
- An espresso or strong black coffee that mirrors the cigar’s toasted, roasted character.
- A peaty or sherried single malt whisky to stand up to the leathery final third.
Aging and storage
Keep your cigars at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 16 to 18 degrees Celsius in a well seasoned humidor. The tubos help shield each cigar from drying out, yet long term storage still rewards careful conditions. Given a year or two of patient aging, the young pepper softens and the cocoa and coffee notes deepen, allowing the blend to settle into a smoother, more harmonious smoke.
Who it is for
This is a fine choice for the smoker who wants the flavour of a full sized robusto without the time commitment. The petit robusto format delivers a generous 52 ring gauge in a shorter length, so it suits a relaxed half hour after a meal or a busy afternoon when a longer cigar is not practical. Both seasoned aficionados and curious newcomers exploring medium bodied Cuban smokes will find plenty to appreciate here.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Montecristo Petite Edmundo?
It is a petit robusto measuring 4.3 inches, or 110mm, with a 52 ring gauge, giving a short but thick smoke.
How strong is the Petite Edmundo?
It sits in the medium range and often pushes toward medium to full, making it a touch more concentrated than the original Edmundo.
How long does it take to smoke?
Because of its compact length you can expect a comfortable smoking time of around 30 to 45 minutes.
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.