About the Montecristo Supremos
The Montecristo Supremos belongs to the celebrated Edicion Limitada family from Habanos S.A., a series reserved for cigars rolled with leaves aged for an extra period before they reach the factory bench. Carrying the most famous name in the Cuban catalogue, the Supremos was offered in the limited edition program and presented in a distinctive luxury box of 25. The Robusto Extra format, a stout 5.1 inches by 55 ring gauge, gives this Montecristo a generous, hand-filling presence that sets it apart from the brand’s more familiar shapes.
Flavor profile by thirds
The first third opens with a gentle spice and a backbone of cedar, easing the palate into the experience without rushing. As the burn settles into the middle section, the smoke deepens toward dark chocolate, freshly roasted coffee, and a thread of supple leather, with hints of roasted almond and white pepper weaving through. By the final third the body climbs toward the fuller end of the medium-to-full scale, leaving a warm, lingering finish carried by cocoa and earthy tobacco sweetness.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose caramel and dried-fruit tones echo the cigar’s cocoa core.
- A lightly peated single malt whisky to lift the leather and pepper accents.
- A rich espresso or dark roast coffee that mirrors the roasted notes running through the blend.
Aging and storage
Although the Supremos already benefits from tobacco matured beyond the usual schedule, it continues to reward patience in the humidor. Keep your cigars at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and a steady 16 to 18 degrees Celsius, and let the box rest after shipping so the leaves recover their balance. Given the thick ring gauge, allow a little extra time for it to settle; many smokers find the spice mellows and the sweeter chocolate and coffee tones become more pronounced over the months.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the collector and the experienced palate. The fuller strength, layered flavor, and unhurried smoking time of roughly an hour or more make it best suited to those who already enjoy bolder Havanas and prefer a relaxed occasion rather than a quick smoke. Newcomers may find it intense, so it tends to shine as a special-occasion stick for someone who appreciates the prestige of a limited Montecristo.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Montecristo Supremos?
It is a Robusto Extra measuring 5.1 inches (130 mm) in length with a 55 ring gauge, making it one of the thicker cigars in the Montecristo range.
How strong is the Montecristo Supremos?
It sits in the medium to full range. The strength builds gradually, reaching its fullest in the final third, which is why it suits seasoned smokers.
What does the Montecristo Supremos taste like?
Expect dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and leather at the core, accented by cedar, roasted almond, and a touch of white pepper.
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.
Howard Lynch –
Great cigar! Montecristo Montecristo Supremos offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of wood and leather throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Samuel Morris –
Absolutely love this Montecristo Supremos! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with wood and leather, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Janet Gray –
Very good cigar. The Montecristo Montecristo Supremos lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted cocoa and cream with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Carol King –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo Supremos delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of cocoa and cream. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Annie Griffin –
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos has a refined flavor profile – lots of earth and nuts. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 77 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Laura Bell –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo Supremos. Rich flavor profile featuring cocoa and cream, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Robert Martinez –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Supremos from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of earth and nuts throughout the smoke. Lasted about 80 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Susan Richardson –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos has nice flavors of cedar and coffee and good construction. Enjoyed about 90 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.
Steven Ross –
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos 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.
Donald Long –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos 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!
Joe Fisher –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo Supremos is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of wood and leather, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Elizabeth Taylor –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo Supremos. Rich flavor profile featuring spice and toast, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Peter Hayes –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo Supremos. Rich flavor profile featuring cocoa and cream, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Beverly Mason –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo Supremos delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of wood and leather. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Arthur Knight –
Very pleased with this Montecristo Supremos. Montecristo quality shines through with spice and toast flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Jean Stone –
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos 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.
Jeffrey Watson –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo Supremos 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!
Julia Holmes –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo Supremos is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 50 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – earth and nuts. Will definitely order more!
Nancy Martin –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo Supremos is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 58 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – earth and nuts. Will definitely order more!
Albert Fisher –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Supremos from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of cedar and coffee throughout the smoke. Lasted about 81 minutes. Already ordering another box!
James Robinson –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Montecristo Montecristo Supremos delivered on flavor (cedar and coffee) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
David Williams –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Supremos from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of cocoa and cream throughout the smoke. Lasted about 54 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Lawrence Rose –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo Supremos 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!
Carolyn Jenkins –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo Supremos 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!
Sharon Scott –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo Supremos is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 87 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – earth and nuts. Will definitely order more!
Victor Harper –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Supremos from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of cocoa and cream throughout the smoke. Lasted about 70 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Andrew Thompson –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of almonds and honey throughout the 86 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Amanda Phillips –
Great smoke for the price. This Montecristo Supremos 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!
Kenneth Brooks –
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos has good flavor – earth and nuts – 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.
Lisa Barnes –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of wood and leather. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Judith Boyd –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Montecristo Supremos is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 83 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – cedar and coffee. Will definitely order more!
Kimberly Roberts –
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos has a refined flavor profile – lots of earth and nuts. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 62 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Steven Rivera –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos has nice flavors of earth and nuts and good construction. Enjoyed about 49 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.
Roy Torres –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of cocoa and cream throughout the 53 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Norma Palmer –
Very good cigar. The Montecristo Montecristo Supremos 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.
Scott Henderson –
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos has a refined flavor profile – lots of cedar and coffee. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 81 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Karen Lee –
Really enjoyed this Montecristo Supremos. Montecristo consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of spice and toast. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Patricia Rodriguez –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo Supremos delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of wood and leather. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Louis Webb –
Exceptional cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of spice and toast throughout the 79 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Eric Turner –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo Supremos 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!
Margaret Butler –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Supremos has nice flavors of almonds and honey and good construction. Enjoyed about 66 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.