Cuban Cigars Montecristo Brand:
Montecristo Cuban Cigar brand is the best known and one of the most appreciated and popular brand of Habanos throughout the world. This forms the benchmark for many Habanos smokers against which other brand names are judged. The name comes from the particular hero of Alexandre Dumas’ popular novel “The Count of Montecristo”, which was a firm favorite amongst the Torcedores ( Cigar Makers) at the manufacturer in Havana where it was launched in 1935. Today the range, that was originally composed of a narrow variety strictly numbered from 1 in order to 5, covers every level of the particular cigar enthusiasts’ needs from the regal Montecristo A to the tiny Joyita.
All Montecristo sizes are now plus always have been “totalmente a mano, trip large” —totally hand made lengthy filler.
Strength: Medium- Full.
In 2009, for the first time, born in Montecristo a new line: Montecristo Open, which incorporates 4 new vitolas on the brand: Eagle (54 x 150 mm), Regata (46 x 135mm), Master (50 x 124 mm) and Junior (38 x 110mm), designed to satisfy all Montecristo lovers as well as to welcome the new generations who enjoy the pleasures of living “alfresco”.Montecristo’s perfectly balanced blend is created exclusively with selected leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region, home of the finest tobaccos in the world. Its distinctive medium to full flavour and distinguished aroma appeal equally to both new and experienced smokers. Flavour Ranking: Medium to Full.