Montecristo Especial No. 2 Cigar - Box of 25

Date Added: Sunday 14 March, 2021 by Zac

Great cigar, nice smoke, great draw and a lovely sweet flavour. Given 4/5 however because the wrapper started to peel and there was a nasty gash on the side of the cigar, splitting the wrapper. Didnt effect too much however, was rather annoying. On the whole a lovely cigar!

Date Added: Sunday 15 November, 2020 by John

Five months of cigar smoking experience, I have tried many and this is my favorite. For me this is a medium strength. I cant describe all the flavors well but they are interesting, pleasant and very enjoyable. I knew the draw was problematic as soon as I cut the end off. Fortunately I purchased a tool with my last order and I used it for the first time. It probably saved the cigar! A great day! I have found my main cigar and the tool that will solve many problems, avoiding disappointments.

Date Added: Monday 28 May, 2018 by Christopher

I would like to start by saying that this is an exceptionally good cigar. I ordered it it multiple times in the past and loved it each time. The reason for bad review is that the one I ordered recently was awful. Not sure if it was just one off or there was a bad batch or some storage issues. The cigar was badly made, there was a thick lump of harden tobacco inside it and it barely smoked. In the end i had to cut it and remove 2/3 to be able to smoke what was left. Wondering if anybody else had such an experience with this cigar.

Date Added: Thursday 07 September, 2017 by Scott

Ive never smoked this Vitola before but i am back to back testing the Especiales No.2 with cohiba's version on the Especiales.. So far this stick is lovely in the hand. I am a fan of big ring gauges but feel sometimes they can be a bit "bull in a china shop". This is lovely and delicate, a gentleman's smoke if you will... in the hand it feels sophisticated. I am surprised at the huge plooooombs its giving off amd the intense typical monte flavour which seems to be sweeter and more intense than any other Monte i have smoked to date. This is a lovely cigar. The aroma takes over and its quite simply the best Monte for flavour i have had. Def recommend for am evening smoke in the shed, as opposed to the windy park. And i cant wait to try cohibas version if this is anything to go by! 9/10

Date Added: Tuesday 25 October, 2016 by Matt

Nice oily sheen on the wrapper, smelt quite strong and dark before lighting. Quite a tight draw. The first 3rd was strong dark coffee with not too much change. Second third, I got some cinnamon floral flavours mixed in with the strong coffee flavour. Final third became quite spicy and peppery whilst maintaining it's strength. Ash held well and was a nice white colour. Burn time was just over 40 minutes. This was only my 2nd real Monte having tried the number 4 and several packs of the lovely little puritos. Quite an enjoyable smoke which does not receive the full 5 stars due to it's slightly tight draw.

Date Added: Tuesday 09 June, 2015 by chris

Enjoyed on a Sunday afternoon after a BBQ. Slow burning, smooth cigar. Plenty of flavour, very well constructed, and easy to light & draw. After tastes of wood, leather, and subtle hints of coffee / cocoa. Would definately buy again as a "staple" smoke.