About the Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016
The Montecristo Dantes was the crowning release of the Habanos S.A. 2016 Edición Limitada program, and it remains one of the most talked about additions to the Montecristo portfolio. Its name pays tribute to Edmond Dantès, the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas’s 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo, the same literary source that gave the brand its identity back in the 1930s. What makes this cigar genuinely rare is its format: the Hermoso No. 1, a vitola never before used anywhere in the Montecristo range. Rolled with specially selected, fully matured wrapper, binder, and filler leaves aged at least two years before release, it carries the gravitas you expect from a true Edición Limitada.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third is gentle and inviting, leading with sweet cream, soft toast, and a buttery roundness, with floral touches and a hint of sweet tea threading through the smoke. As you move into the second third the cigar gains structure, the cedar note firms up into a backbone and the flavors grow more intricate and defined. By the final third the Dantes reaches its fullest expression, with coffee, rich cocoa, and supple leather stepping forward as the body climbs toward medium to full. Throughout the smoke a subtle, well integrated sweetness keeps everything balanced rather than heavy.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose caramel and oak echo the cigar’s cocoa and cedar.
- A cup of dark, freshly brewed espresso to underline the coffee and toasted notes.
- A lightly peated single malt Scotch for those who enjoy a touch of smoke alongside the leather of the final third.
Aging and storage
Because the tobacco was already matured for a couple of years before this cigar left the factory, it smokes beautifully today, yet it also rewards patience. Keep it resting at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 18 degrees Celsius, and the sweeter floral elements tend to soften and meld with the deeper cocoa and leather over time. A seasoned humidor and a steady environment are all you need. With a limited edition like this, careful storage protects both the smoking experience and the long term value of the box.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the collector and the seasoned aficionado who appreciates nuance over sheer power. If you enjoy a medium to full smoke that begins with elegance and finishes with depth, the Dantes will reward your attention from foot to band. It is equally at home as a centerpiece for a special occasion or as a quiet reward at the close of a long day, and its scarcity makes it a worthy addition to any serious humidor.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016?
It is a Hermoso No. 1 vitola measuring 6.57 inches (167 mm) in length with a 48 ring gauge, the first and only Hermoso No. 1 ever used in the Montecristo line.
How strong is the Montecristo Dantes 2016?
It is classified as medium to full. It opens gently and builds in body, reaching its most intense point in the final third while remaining well balanced.
Why is the Dantes 2016 considered collectible?
It was the final release of the 2016 Edición Limitada program, produced in limited numbers with tobacco aged at least two years, and it introduced a vitola not found anywhere else in the Montecristo range.
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.
Paul Price –
Absolutely love this Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016! 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!
Deborah Stewart –
The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the almonds and honey notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Lisa Barnes –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 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!
Anthony Harris –
The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 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.
Sharon Scott –
Very pleased with this Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016. Montecristo quality shines through with earth and nuts flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Kevin Mitchell –
This is hands down one of the best cigars I’ve smoked this year. The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of cedar and coffee. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Frank Reed –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of earth and nuts throughout the smoke. Lasted about 60 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Jack Peterson –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 has nice flavors of spice and toast and good construction. Enjoyed about 80 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.
Nancy Martin –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 has nice flavors of earth and nuts and good construction. Enjoyed about 71 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.
Theresa Lawson –
Very pleased with this Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016. Montecristo quality shines through with cedar and coffee flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Joe Fisher –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of almonds and honey. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Evelyn Russell –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Montecristo really knocked it out of the park with the Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016. Rich flavor profile featuring cedar and coffee, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Gloria Ferguson –
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 has a refined flavor profile – lots of earth and nuts. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 68 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Roger Webb –
Absolutely love this Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with almonds and honey, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Frances Hunt –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 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!
Brandon Wright –
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Montecristo. The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 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.
Anna Sanders –
The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is a respectable cigar. Nice notes of cocoa and cream, decent construction. However, I found it a bit one-dimensional compared to other Montecristo offerings. Not bad, but there are better options in this price range.
Donald Long –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of spice and toast throughout the smoke. Lasted about 53 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Mark Russell –
This is hands down one of the best cigars I’ve smoked this year. The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of cedar and coffee. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Louis Webb –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 has nice flavors of almonds and honey and good construction. Enjoyed about 51 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.
Cynthia Bailey –
Absolutely love this Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016! 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!
Russell Fox –
Really enjoyed this Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016. 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!
Daniel Moore –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 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!
Teresa Myers –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 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!
Christopher Wilson –
Great cigar! Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 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!
Walter Sanders –
Absolutely love this Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with almonds and honey, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Joshua Clark –
Incredible cigar! The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 from Montecristo is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of spice and toast throughout the smoke. Lasted about 83 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Albert Fisher –
Very good cigar. The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted spice and toast with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Stephanie Rogers –
A true masterpiece from Montecristo. This Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of spice and toast, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Scott Henderson –
Solid cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 has nice flavors of almonds and honey and good construction. Enjoyed about 80 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Montecristo.
Carl Chapman –
Excellent cigar from Montecristo. The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 has a refined flavor profile – lots of wood and leather. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 58 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Angela Griffin –
This is hands down one of the best cigars I’ve smoked this year. The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of earth and nuts. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Kathleen Cooper –
Five stars all the way! The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of cocoa and cream. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Doris Spencer –
The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is a respectable cigar. Nice notes of wood and leather, decent construction. However, I found it a bit one-dimensional compared to other Montecristo offerings. Not bad, but there are better options in this price range.
Carolyn Jenkins –
The Montecristo Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the cedar and coffee notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Lisa Walker –
Top-tier quality from Montecristo. The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of earth and nuts. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Donna Campbell –
Absolutely love this Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016! Montecristo continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with cocoa and cream, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!