Description
Montecristo is the best known and probably the most appreciated brand of Havanas in the world. It forms the benchmark for many Havana smokers against which other brands are judged.
The name comes from Alexander Dumas’ famous novel ‘The Count of Montecristo’, which was a firm favourite when read to the Torcedores (cigar rollers) at the factory in 1935.
The original Montecristo range of sizes was composed of a narrow assortment number from 1 to 5. Today it consists of a wide variety of vitolas covering every level of the cigar enthusiasts needs. In 2004, the 52 ring gauge Edmundo size was introduced in recognition of the trend for heavy gauge cigars. A shorter version, the Petit Edmundo, followed two years later. 2013 saw the release of the Double Edmundo. Why Edmundo? It is the first name of Edmundo Dantes, the hero of Dumas’ novel.
2009 saw the introduction of a new Series, the Montecristo Open. This range consisted of four sizes blended to a lighter flavour than the other sizes in Montecristo’s range. These were aimed at a new generation of smokers, who enjoy the pleasures of outdoor pursuits.
Montecristo’s perfectly balanced blends are created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone. This is the home of the finest tobaccos in the world. As a result, both its original medium to full taste and the lighter flavour of the Open Series offer a distinguished aroma and appeal equally to new and experienced smokers.
All sizes are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’. This means, ‘long filler, totally hand made’.
