Strength:Mild-Medium
Wrapper:Connecticut
Origin:Dominican Republic
Shapes:Churchill, Cigarillos, Corona, Double Corona, Lancero/Panatela, Robusto, Torpedo
Brand:Montecristo

Montecristo

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Montecristo cigars are flawlessly crafted by hand with Dominican grown, Cuban seed long filler and Connecticut shade wrappers

Many consider the famous Montecristo cigar brand to be the finest cigar in the world. This refined smoke has been aged well, which adds a nice, complex depth to the flavor of this classic cigar. Each size in the line boasts superior construction and a rare blend of exquisite tobaccos, yielding a satisfying, medium-bodied smoke. Try a box of Montecristo cigars today and save at our discounted prices.

Note: The Montecristo Churchill Cinquentas, also known as Flor Fina, features a slightly different blend. Handcrafted in Honduras with a dark, Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf and long-fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru, this bolder variety was developed to offer a more robust and Cuban-esque experience. Delicious, and a steal at my heavily discounted prices.
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Strength:Mild-Medium
Shapes:Churchill
Wrapper:Connecticut
Origin:Dominican Republic
Filler:Dominican
 Churchill (7.0"x47) BOX OF 25 In Stock$356.25$235.13
5-PACK In Stock$52.00
Strength:Mild-Medium
Shapes:Double Corona
Wrapper:Connecticut
Origin:Dominican Republic
Filler:Dominican
 Double Corona (6.2"x50) BOX OF 25 In Stock$337.50$222.75
5-PACK In Stock$49.00
Strength:Mild-Medium
Shapes:Cigarillos
Wrapper:Connecticut
Origin:Dominican Republic
Filler:Dominican
 Memories (Cigarillos) (4.0"x33) TIN OF 6 In Stock$11.85$9.95
BRICK OF 30 3-5 days $59.25$32.59
Strength:Mild-Medium
Shapes:Lancero/Panatela
Wrapper:Connecticut
Origin:Dominican Republic
Filler:Dominican
 No. 1 (Lancero/Panatela) (6.5"x44) BOX OF 25 In Stock$288.75$190.58
5-PACK In Stock$42.00
Strength:Mild-Medium
Shapes:Torpedo
Wrapper:Connecticut
Origin:Dominican Republic
Filler:Dominican
 No. 2 Torpedo (6.0"x50) BOX OF 25 In Stock$432.50$285.45
5-PACK In Stock$63.00
Strength:Mild-Medium
Shapes:Corona
Wrapper:Connecticut
Origin:Dominican Republic
Filler:Dominican
 No. 3 (Corona) (5.5"x44) BOX OF 25 In Stock$250.00$165.00
5-PACK In Stock$36.00
Strength:Mild-Medium
Shapes:Robusto
Wrapper:Connecticut
Origin:Dominican Republic
Filler:Dominican
 Robusto (4.7"x50) BOX OF 25 In Stock$315.00$207.90
5-PACK In Stock$46.00
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“A fine cigar indeed (Montecristo)! I've been spending over 3 times the price on the Cubans and am convinced that the Dominican version is a great tasting cigar as well. It also impressed my cigar smoking friends as well!”
GB of Las Vegas, NV
“Flawless. Every Montecristo I've ever smoked is dense and perfectly constructed, and the burn is always even. A little on the mild side (easily the mildest cigar in my rotation), but not lacking flavor by any means - a very smooth, even creamy smoke. Outstanding!”
PD of Metairie, LA
“The Montecristo is one of my favorite cigars. For the price, I would have to say it's in my top 10 of favorite cigars. It has a good taste and a smooth burn all the way down. Not too strong, it is a great cigar for beginners. A Montecristo is a great, relaxing way to end an evening.”
BH of Charlotte, NC
“Been smoking the #3's (Montecristo) for years now. My favorite! The Cuban equivalent has nothing over these. Always a great taste with never a surprise. Has a nutty blend to them.”
DP of Merritt Island, FL
“I ordered 10 of the churchills from a daily deal and wish that I had ordered more. (Montecristo) These are by far my favorite cigar and I have even tried the cuban montes. They are very smooth, have great taste, white ash, and an even burn. You can't beat these cigars. I'm definitely going to buy another box when I run out.”
TM of San Diego, CA
“Just received a 10-pack of Monte churchills. What a wonderful smoke! Well constructed, a lovely draw, even burn and plumes of lush smoke! It's mild-to-medium bodied and very smooth. It's a perfect everyday smoke. I don't always need to smoke a full-body powerhouse. Highly recommended.”
RT of Burbank, CA
“I have a problem with Brando's trashing (86 for this cigar is a trashing) of a benchmark cigar. This is one handful of the cigars all others are compared to. Yes, it doesn't have the mix of tabacco or vary from foot to nub, but no one wants to each french cuisine every night either. This is the BLT of cigars, allways tastes the same and allways hits the spot. When you are done experimenting, you can always go back to the Montecristo and get that same wholesome, reassuring, wonderful smoke. Its like a BLT and tomato soup, sometimes, it really hits the spot.”
RM of Centennial, CO
“The No. 3 is by far my favorite cigar. Not too long, not too short, amazing flavor and always an even burn. I'd smoke them more often if I could afford too.”
JF of Astoria, NY
“I'm in real trouble with my wife, since she is already complaining about the dollar amount I spend on cigars. After smoking a Churchill, I have to add this fantastic Montecristo to my list. It took me more than an hour to finish, and I was still wanting more. This cigar has the right amount of strength, that could be enjoyed any time of the day. While it is not mild, it is so smooth that you don't even think about the bracket it falls under. With an even burn, easy draw, huge billows of smoke, and great construction. Who could ask for anything better than this cigar.”
DM of Taylor, MI
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Montecristo

Posted by Brandon S

Montecristo is easily one of the world’s most recognizable trademarks when it comes to cigars and I’m quite sure you’ll agree with me on that. Ask a few folks to name three brands of cigars off the top of their head and I can all but guarantee you that Montecristo will be one of them along with Macanudo and Cohiba. What I find interesting is that for all of the fame and recognition this brand gets, these cigars have very little to offer the savvy cigar-enthusiast. These days the trend is headed towards fuller-bodied and more complex cigars that are loaded with flavor and spice. This is not to say that there aren’t a great number of people who enjoy the Montecristo brand however. More so, it is an observation of a brand that owes much of its recognition to the fact that its Cuban counterpart is largely regarded as one of the finest cigars ever produced. To validate this I grabbed a 5-pack of the Montecristo #2 size (Dominican version of course) after realizing that I hadn’t smoked this cigar in at least a few years and owed it to the brand to review it objectively.
 
Out of the box it is worth noting that the Montecristo is a very well-constructed cigar with no soft-spots to speak of. This is true of each of the five I have on my desk. The Connecticut-Shade wrapper is golden in color with a slightly mottled and blotchy appearance. Clipping the head I drew on the cigar a few times before actually lighting it and found the pre-light draw to be reminiscent of freshly-baked bread and very pleasant. The draw itself is perfect and provides just the right amount of resistance. I toasted the foot, took a few puffs and I was off… The first few draws are very smooth and produce large, thick clouds of smoke. The flavor is light with a subtle cedar note and a very short finish. At an inch or so in the burn is impeccable and a sweet, woody aroma has filled the air. The ash is tight and compact and requires a firm tap to dislodge it from the foot. At the half-way mark I find the flavor and strength to be nearly identical to the first inch. Nuances of cedar persist but really not a whole lot else going on with the fabled Montecristo. With just over an inch and a half to go I find myself ready to lay the #2 to rest and hardly impressed with it.
 
The Monte #2 isn’t a bad smoke by any stretch of the imagination but it does lack the excitement and dimension of many of today’s newer boutique blends. In recent years the cigar industry has become one where the latest and greatest is constantly being redefined by small-batch production that utilizes the very best tobaccos often previously passed over by larger manufacturers due to lack of sustainability. While Montecristo will most likely remain a popular brand name for years to come, the cigar itself is average at best. The sea of mediocre cigars is a large one and if mild to medium-bodied and one-dimensional is what you seek, there are plenty of alternatives to Montecristo that are equally well-constructed and sell for less than half the price.