Length: 5 1/8″
Ring Gauge: 42
Strength: Medium to Full
Packaging: Pack of 5 Tubed
Vitola: Petit Corona
Smoking Time: 35 Minutes
MONTECRISTO
Montecristo is perhaps the most recognized and widely admired brand of Havana cigars worldwide, serving as the benchmark by which many aficionados compare other brands.
Its name is inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo, a favorite story frequently read aloud to cigar rollers (torcedores) at the factory where the brand was founded in 1935.
Originally launched with just five numbered vitolas (No. 1 to No. 5), Montecristo has since expanded its range to offer a broad selection of sizes and blends to suit every cigar enthusiast.
From the iconic medium-to-full-bodied classic line to the lighter Open Series and the richer, more intense Línea 1935, all Montecristo cigars are crafted using carefully selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region—home to Cuba’s finest tobaccos.
Tasting Notes
The construction is excellent, offering an effortless draw and a complex flavor profile. The final third intensifies slightly, adding depth without overpowering the balance. Undoubtedly, one of the top cigars in Montecristo’s lineup.
Rating: 90 / 100
“Yes, it’s Cuba’s most produced cigar—the ever-popular Montecristo No. 4—but that doesn’t diminish its quality. In recent years, this go-to Cuban smoke has consistently delivered excellent to outstanding experiences, even though it’s rolled in numerous factories across the island. Packed in convenient cardboard boxes of five and presented in tubes, it’s the ideal companion for a night out, with no need for a cigar case. Its petit corona format (5 inches by 42 ring gauge) offers a quick yet satisfying experience, delivering mild but flavorful tobacco character.”