About the Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008
The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 belongs to the celebrated Edicion Limitada program from Habanos, the annual series reserved for unusual vitolas and specially aged tobaccos. Rolled at the prestigious H. Upmann factory in Havana, this Sublimes carries a dark, oily maduro wrapper that was matured for at least two years before the cigar reached the shelves. It is a generously proportioned smoke at 6.5 inches (164 mm) with a 54 ring gauge, and its scarcity has made it a long-standing favorite among collectors who chase Montecristo’s limited releases.
Flavor profile by thirds
The first third opens with a velvety wave of roasted coffee, sweet cedar, and dark chocolate, threaded with a faint cocoa sweetness that softens the edges. Through the middle the cigar settles into its stride, bringing forward dried fruit, supple leather, and gentle baking spices that give the smoke real depth. The final third leans richer and a touch fuller, where nutty, espresso-like notes and a hint of cinnamon carry the experience to a satisfying close.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose molasses sweetness echoes the cigar’s chocolate and dried fruit.
- A glass of single malt whisky, where light peat and oak frame the cedar and coffee notes.
- A strong espresso or dark roast coffee for an afternoon that doubles down on the roasted character.
Aging and storage
Because the tobaccos in this release were already given a couple of years of rest before rolling, the Sublimes smokes beautifully now, yet it also rewards patience. Kept at roughly 68 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 65 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit in a well seasoned humidor, the cigar will continue to round out, with the spice mellowing and the sweeter cedar and cocoa tones gaining prominence. Limited Edition stock is finite, so any box you set down to age is unlikely to be replaced.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the smoker who appreciates a longer, contemplative session and the cachet of a genuine Edicion Limitada. The 54 ring gauge and medium body make it approachable for experienced palates without overwhelming, while the maturity of the blend will satisfy collectors who know what aged Cuban tobacco can offer. If you want a special-occasion Montecristo with provenance and presence, the Sublimes 2008 fits the bill.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008?
It is a Sublimes vitola measuring 6.5 inches (164 mm) with a 54 ring gauge, a substantial format with a generous draw surface.
How strong is this cigar?
It sits in the medium range, with the final third edging toward fuller. The maturity of the aged tobacco keeps the strength smooth rather than sharp.
What makes the 2008 release special?
It is part of the Habanos Edicion Limitada series, rolled at the H. Upmann factory with tobaccos aged for at least two years, and produced only in very small quantities, which is why it is sought after by collectors.
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.
Ann Crawford –
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 has a refined flavor profile – lots of spice and toast. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 71 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
William Garcia –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of cedar and coffee throughout the 89 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Albert Fisher –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 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!
Angela Griffin –
Very pleased with this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Montecristo quality shines through with almonds and honey flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
James Robinson –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 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!
Donna Campbell –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of cedar and coffee. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Joe Fisher –
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 has good flavor – cedar and coffee – 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.
Stephanie Rogers –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 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!
Irene Cole –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of spice and toast throughout the smoke. Lasted about 67 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Jacqueline Porter –
Very pleased with this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Montecristo quality shines through with spice and toast flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Steven Rivera –
The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the earth and nuts notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Richard Howard –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Rich flavor profile featuring cocoa and cream, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Margaret Butler –
Very pleased with this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Montecristo quality shines through with earth and nuts flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Michael Anderson –
Very pleased with this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Montecristo quality shines through with spice and toast flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Diane Ross –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Rich flavor profile featuring earth and nuts, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Gregory Murphy –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 68 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – wood and leather. Will definitely order more!
George Collins –
The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the spice and toast notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Willie Ford –
The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the earth and nuts notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Michelle Adams –
Great smoke for the price. This Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 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!
Larry Barnes –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Rich flavor profile featuring almonds and honey, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Catherine Murray –
Very good cigar. The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted wood and leather with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Annie Griffin –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 delivered on flavor (spice and toast) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
Rebecca Cook –
Absolutely love this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008! 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!
Lisa Barnes –
Absolutely love this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008! 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!
Russell Fox –
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 has a refined flavor profile – lots of wood and leather. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 89 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Marilyn Stone –
Really enjoyed this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Montecristo consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of almonds and honey. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Jack Peterson –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of spice and toast throughout the 78 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Raymond Morgan –
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 has good flavor – wood and leather – 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.
Beverly Mason –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 58 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – wood and leather. Will definitely order more!
Anthony Harris –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of cocoa and cream throughout the 51 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Kathleen Cooper –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of earth and nuts throughout the smoke. Lasted about 66 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Christine Hayes –
This is hands down one of the best cigars I’ve smoked this year. The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of cocoa and cream. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Evelyn Russell –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 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!
Ruth Powell –
The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 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.
Jonathan Baker –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of spice and toast throughout the 60 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Mark Russell –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of earth and nuts throughout the smoke. Lasted about 89 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Arthur Knight –
Very pleased with this Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Montecristo quality shines through with wood and leather flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Karen Lee –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008. Rich flavor profile featuring earth and nuts, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Ralph Morrison –
Great smoke for the price. This Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 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!
Tyler Hill –
This is hands down one of the best cigars I’ve smoked this year. The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of earth and nuts. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Sarah Johnson –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 delivered on flavor (wood and leather) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
Peter Hayes –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 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!
Robert Martinez –
Great cigar! Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of spice and toast throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Shirley Neal –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 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!
Laura Bell –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Sublimes Limited Edition 2008 has nice flavors of wood and leather and good construction. Enjoyed about 45 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.