Montecristo Classic Cigars
And we are sure that we are not telling anything new when we say that this brand is considered one of the finest cigars on the market, the Montecristo is blended for the true enthusiast and is the standard by which many cigars are judged.
The Montecristo Classic series is the latest Monte, made by José Seijas with especially matured tobaccos.
The many varieties range in strength from the very mild Montecristo White to the stronger Montecristo Platinum. But more about those later...
Here some facts & figures about this new release:
Country: Dom. Rep.
Filler: Dom. Rep.
Binder: Dom. Rep.
Wrapper: U.S.A./Conn. Shade
Release Date: November 2005
Montecristo Classic ESPECIAL NO. 3
Cigar Aficionado has given the Especial No.3 88 Points and has the following
dimensions: 5 1/2" X 44
The Especial No.3 has a light-brown wrapper, and fine draw and burn. Wood, earth and ground pepper flavors are in this corona and lead to a woody finish.
The No. 3 is smooth and mellow overall.
Body: Medium to Mild
Montecristo Classic No.5
Just as the Especial No.3 does the No.5 receive 88 POINTS from Cigar Aficionado's taste judges. The dimensions are as followed: 4" x 40
The No. 5 compared to the No.3 is a smaller cigar but well-capped. It has an even burn and draws easy. Its nutty taste carries traces of caramel and cedar.
The finish is smooth and rich.
Body: Medium
Montecristo Classic TORO
Again 88 POINTS from Cigar Aficionado!!!
6" x 52 is how big it is.
The Toro is a golden-brown cigar with a rich aroma and even burn.
Burnt wood and earth scents come through before a spicy, leathery finish. Good strength as well as balance.
Body: Medium to Full
Montecristo Classic TUBO
The board of judges gave the 5 1/2" X 44 Tubo a score of 88 points.
This corona's constant burn creates a solid gray and white ash. It has nutty aromas and a little earth tone. The finish is mild with notes of wood and spices.
Fine balance.
Body: Medium to Full
Montecristo Classic ROBUSTO
The Robusto received 87 POINTS from Cigar Aficionado. It is 5" long and has a 52 ring.
This Montecristo Robusto draws evenly, and gives off a nutty scent. It imparts stable caramel, cinnamon and ginger flavors. The finish is nutty with some wood notes.
Body: Medium
Montecristo Classic CHURCHILL
Although the Montecristo Churchill is one off the pricier once, did it only get 86 POINTS.
Here its specs: 7" x 54
A generally even burn up produces a enjoyable, nutty aroma. The Churchill opens with nutty tastes, showing wood and paper. Sweet notes spread through the light, mellow finish.
Body: Medium
Montecristo Classic NO. 4
The Montecristo Classic No.4 is 5" long has a ring gauge of 40 and 86 POINTS from its judges
The petit corona No.4 is wrapped in a natural brown "packaging" and brings a toasty aroma. Earthy, nutty flavors have a papery quality and finish a little unexciting.
Body: Medium
Montecristo Classic ESPECIAL NO. 1
What only 85 POINTS from Cigar Aficionado? We know there is no room for our opinion here, we have the forum for that, but hey the ESPECIAL NO. 1 is better than a 85!
Well, here the specs 6 5/8" X 44
The ESPECIAL NO. 1 has a few rough edges around the cap and some veins. But it's a classic Lonsdale. Paper and wood notes and a hint of earth. The finish is mellow.
Body: Medium
Montecristo Classic NO. 2
And finally the No.2 from the Montecristo Classic series. In short: 85 POINTS, 6 1/8" long and a ring of 52.
It has a good burn due to a toothy pyramid. The smoke has a nutty quality and in addition a vanilla scent. Some sharp flavors were also noted before a chewy finish.
Body: Medium to Full
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