About the Montecristo Selección 50’s
Montecristo is the world’s best selling Cuban marca, born in 1935 and famous for its smooth, cocoa laced character. The Selección 50’s is a presentation cabinet that brings together fifty Habanos in one semi boîte nature box, with ten cigars of each numbered vitola from the classic line. Rather than committing to a single size, you receive the whole spectrum of the numbered series, the traditional gateway to the brand and its best value smoking.
What’s inside the box
- 10 x Montecristo No.1 (Cervantes / Lonsdale, 6.5″ x 42) a long, refined cigar for an unhurried evening.
- 10 x Montecristo No.2 (Piramide / Torpedo, 6.1″ x 52) the iconic tapered head, arguably the most famous Cuban cigar ever made.
- 10 x Montecristo No.3 (Corona, 5.6″ x 42) the balanced, everyday classic.
- 10 x Montecristo No.4 (Mareva / Petit Corona, 5.1″ x 42) the marca’s all time best seller and a perfect short smoke.
- 10 x Montecristo No.5 (Perla, 4.0″ x 40) a quick, flavourful pick for a brief moment.
Flavor profile
Every cigar in the cabinet carries the unmistakable Montecristo signature: bittersweet cocoa, roasted coffee and fresh cedar, lifted by the tangy, citrus edged twang collectors prize. The body sits firmly in the medium range, creamy and balanced, with toasted nut and a whisper of spice appearing as each format develops. The larger No.1 and No.2 give that profile more room to evolve, while the No.4 and No.5 deliver the same character in a shorter session.
Pairings
- Cuban espresso or a flat white for the morning formats
- Aged rum or a tawny port after dinner
- A lightly peated single malt alongside the fuller No.1 and No.2
Aging and storage
Keep the cabinet at roughly 65 to 70 percent humidity and around 18 C. The numbered Montecristos age gracefully, and a year or two of patient rest rounds the cedar and deepens the cocoa. With fifty cigars on hand you can enjoy some fresh and cellar the rest with confidence.
Who it is for
This box suits the smoker who wants variety, the collector building a Montecristo vertical, and anyone shopping for a memorable gift. It is also the most economical way to keep every classic numbered format within easy reach.
Frequently asked questions
How many cigars are in the Montecristo Selección 50’s?
Fifty Cuban Habanos in total, made up of ten each of the No.1, No.2, No.3, No.4 and No.5.
Which formats are included?
The five classic numbered vitolas: No.1 Cervantes (6.5″ x 42), No.2 Piramide (6.1″ x 52), No.3 Corona (5.6″ x 42), No.4 Petit Corona (5.1″ x 42) and No.5 Perla (4.0″ x 40).
Are they all the same strength?
Yes. Every format sits in Montecristo’s medium body with the classic cocoa, coffee and cedar profile, so the main differences are size and smoking time.
Explore more
Browse all Montecristo cigars, see our Montecristo price guide, or try the Montecristo No.2 and Montecristo No.4. Store yours in a seasoned humidor and see our guide on how long cigars last. Learn more from Wikipedia and the official Habanos S.A. site.