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Montecristo Espada

Description

Montecristo and Plasencia, a match made in heaven.

The story of Montecristo Espada is seriously interesting. Not long ago, Montecristo and famed tobacco grower and cigar maker Nestor Plasencia struck a deal. This deal would gave Montecristo’s blending team, known as the ‘Grupo de Maestros,’ unrestricted access to Plasencia’s world-renowned library of tobaccos and state of the art factory. There, the Grupo de Maestro’s went to work, spending months creating the perfect blend. A blend that’s unlike any other Montecristo ever before. A Nicaraguan puro that’s overflowing with flavor. A cigar that’s as near perfect as they come. A cigar that’s easily fitting of the Montecristo name, but with a level of flavor that’s surprising and welcomed. In short, Montecristo Espada is exceptional.

Meaning ‘sword,’ Espada makes full use of Plasencia’s unique tobacco archive and employs a gorgeous Habano wrapper from 2010 grown in Jalapa, Nicaragua. Underneath, an all-Nicaraguan blend of bold, well-aged long-fillers from Jalapa, Ometepe, and Condega were each specifically selected for their strength, flavor, or body. The result is an extremely well-balanced, layered with rich, hearty notes of wood, pepper, coffee, cream, nuts, and sweetness. Elegant, refined, and loaded with complexity, Montecristo Espada is truly a world-class cigar.

Montecristo Espada received Top 25 honors for 2015 (#20 overall) and a well-deserved 92-rating noting: " offering the spice of a gingersnap with touches of cinnamon that build to a sweet, spicy finish."

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Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Ricasso (Robusto) (5.0"x54)
Box of 10
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$174.90
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$157.99
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Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Pack of 5
Only 4 Left
$87.45
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$83.99
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Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Robusto
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Habano
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Nicaragua
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False
Pressed
False
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False
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Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Single
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Robusto
Wrapper
Habano
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Nicaragua
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False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
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Nicaraguan
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Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Toro
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Habano
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Nicaragua
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False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
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Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Guard (Toro) (6.0"x50)
Box of 10
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$179.10
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Toro
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Habano
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Nicaragua
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False
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False
Has Tip
False
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Nicaraguan
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Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Toro
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Habano
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Nicaragua
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False
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False
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False
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Nicaraguan
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Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Toro
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Habano
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Nicaragua
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False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Toro
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Single
In Stock
$19.49
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Toro
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Habano
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Nicaragua
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False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
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Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Churchill
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Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Quillon (Churchill) (7.0"x56)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$95.25
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$91.99
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Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
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Single
In Stock
$21.99
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Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Criollo '98
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Criollo '98
Filler
Colombian,  Dominican
Sweet
False
Magnum Especial (Gordo) (6.0"x60)
Box of 10
In Stock
$200.30
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Criollo '98
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Criollo '98
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Colombian,  Dominican
Sweet
False
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Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Criollo '98
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Criollo '98
Filler
Colombian,  Dominican
Sweet
False
Magnum Especial (Gordo) (6.0"x60)
Pack of 5
Only 3 Left
$100.15
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$95.99
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Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Criollo '98
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Criollo '98
Filler
Colombian,  Dominican
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Criollo '98
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Criollo '98
Filler
Colombian,  Dominican
Sweet
False
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Single
In Stock
$21.99
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Gordo
Wrapper
Criollo '98
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Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
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Criollo '98
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Colombian,  Dominican
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overall rating 4.77 out of 5 True { } True { } True { } Based on 184 Ratings
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5 out of 5
My all time favorite !!
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I love this cigar.
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4 out of 5
Nit what I expected, but I’m not the best critic due to being a novice at cigars. I guess I was expecting a little more richness. The cigar smoked well to the end but will nit be one if choice fir me.
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5 out of 5
Approachable flavor, perfect construction and irresistible aromas characterize this cigar. [-]
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5 out of 5
very smooth, burns well. will be buying more
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5 out of 5
It was a pleasure to experience this nice piece of work. It was a gentle pull with a bunch of gusto. Nice, I could have one every day. . .
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5 out of 5
Great smoke!
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5 out of 5
This is a great smoke; smooth flavor from start to finish, pretty easy draw and all the ones I've had have been solid built and stay together. When I get low on these, I always buy more!
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5 out of 5
Great smoke
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5 out of 5
Seasoning for 3 months.
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5 out of 5
Perfect burn and flavor all the way through
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5 out of 5
Love the smoke and flavor at a ridiculously low price. I wish I had bought more.
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5 out of 5
This is one of my favorite cigars. The flavor draw and smoke are always on point. Not an everyday smoke for me but one for a special occasion or when I want to sit and enjoy a great cigar.
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5 out of 5
For me this is a fantastic smoke. Perfect for after dinner and with a whiskey. Construction is very nice, draw is good, burns even and long. Price I got it at was amazing.
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5 out of 5
Great burn no runs. Smooth taste and the price was phenomenal. I highly recommend the cigar.
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5 out of 5
This is in my personal top 5. Love the draw, and the flavor
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5 out of 5
I’ve had these in the past. A friend at the lounge has given me several, but they’re a little out of my everyday price range. Until CI had a 10 pack on special!! Great sticks. Always consistent, burns even, great draw… not to loose, not too tight. Flavor is smooth, woody and toasty. Waiting for them to go on sale again!!
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4 out of 5
The Montecristo was not like any of the regular production cigars. Much better flavor profile for me along with it is size.
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5 out of 5
Excellent
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5 out of 5
Wow ! first time for this montecristo, great cigar you can't wrong on this one.
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5 out of 5
It’s a great smoking cigar. Loved it
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5 out of 5
SUPERB !!!
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5 out of 5
This is one my Top 5 cigars , great natural earthy tobacco flavor, smooth draw, slight notes of spice at the end but not bearing, will keep these in my humidor !!
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4 out of 5
not bad. not bad. not bad. good smoke.
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5 out of 5
Nice blend favor .
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5 out of 5
Very nice, smooth smoke.
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5 out of 5
Quite pleased with this stick. Good flavor, excellent burn, paired very nice with a quality Speyside. Liked them enough that I bought a box for a close friend’s retirement celebration.
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5 out of 5
Best cigar I’ve ever smoked. This cigar ruined it for all other cigars.
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5 out of 5
One of my favorite cigars, very smooth and packed with flavor
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5 out of 5
My favorite !!
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5 out of 5
One of my absolute favorite cigars... Mellow yet bold, excellent draw and flavor!
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5 out of 5
Great smoke !
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5 out of 5
Great smoke.
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4 out of 5
This is one my best smoke. The flavor draw and burn is great
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5 out of 5
Great stick for the price, good draw, and smoked well
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5 out of 5
Pleasant smell. Tight wrapper, but smooth long burning. Just the right size for midday lunch break. Awesome taste.
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5 out of 5
Great cigar
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4 out of 5
Good, not great cigar. 2nd third is the sweat spot to me. I've gotten a hint of burnt steak fat taste twice, not complaing at all. Beautiful construction of the cigar. Too many labels for my taste.
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4 out of 5
Beautiful stick. As fine as it gets. It’s a 4 because of my shortcomings. I have to wait till I can afford them. Ok; it’s a 5.
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5 out of 5
Beautiful smoke, enjoyed every inch of it right down to my fingertips.
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4 out of 5
Delicious smoke with a nice draw and burns nice
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5 out of 5
Enjoyed this cigar from start to finish!!
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5 out of 5
Great cigars, with great flavor for a great price!
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4 out of 5
Great smoke output with easy draw. I found the first one out of the box to be very strong and perhaps I should have left in my humi a little longer. People I talk to love this one but say it has to "rest" a bit before smoking. Nicotine buzz ruined this one for me.
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3 out of 5
Good draw even burn. Not as much flavor as I’d like.
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5 out of 5
Good cigar we'll do it again
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5 out of 5
Overall GREAT smoke..... nice medium taste, great burn throughout the whole cigar(s).
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5 out of 5
One of the best cigars I have had. Very smooth and creamy. With a slight nutty and sweet finish. Will definitely buy again.
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5 out of 5
Great smoke. Great value.
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5 out of 5
My number want smoke it has the right blend it burns real nice and even. Great service
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