Montecristo Edmundo

HISTORY

Montecristo is the best known and probably the most appreciated brand of Havanas throughout the world. It forms the benchmark for many Havana smokers against which other brands are judged.

The name comes from Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel ‘The Count of Montecristo’, which was a firm favourite when read to the Torcedoras (cigar rollers) at the factory where it was founded in 1935.

The original Montecristo range of sizes was composed of a narrow assortment numbered from 1 to 5. Today it consists of a wide variety of vitolas to cover every level of the cigar enthusiast’s needs.

2009 saw the introduction of a new Series, Montecristo Open, consisting of four sizes blended to a lighter flavour than other sizes in Montecristo’s range and aimed at a new generation of smokers who enjoy the pleasures of outdoor pursuits.

More recently, the 2017 addition of La Linea 1935 provided a welcome full-flavoured option for the brand’s many admirers.

Whether it is within the classic medium-to-full line, the lighter Open Series, or the newer, more powerful Linea 1935, Montecristo’s perfectly balanced blends are all created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world.

All sizes are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade.

Named after Alexandre Dumas’ hero Edmundo Dantès in ‘The Count of Montecristo’. The Edmundo was one of the first extra-heavy gauge Parejo (straight-sided) sizes produced in Cuba in the 21st century. Big and rewarding.

TASTING NOTES

Experience notes of rich earth, espresso, and aged cedar. The cigar quickly builds complexity, with secondary notes of dark cocoa, creamy leather, and a tangy spice. 

This robust and earthy cigar is best paired with strong, dark beverages that match its intensity, such as a Dark Roast Espresso, a strong peated or Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, or an Aged Añejo Tequila.

CIGAR INFORMATION

Country of Origin: Cuba

Flavour profile: Medium to Full-bodied

Vitola: Edmundo

Size: 52 ring gauge, 5 1/3 inches

Smoking time: 50 minutes