Reviews
Date Added: Friday 05 February, 2016
Great start, creamy, nutty and sweet with that distinct Nicaraguan taste. Half way it got bitter, the draw was very loose and I think it caused the cigar to burn too hot. I bit down on the head to restrict the airflow which helped keep the flavour. It was pleasant but nothing really special. Would I buy another? No, for me non Cubans are always missing that tangy cuban taste, and without it, a cigar just doesn't satisfy me the same way. For £12/13 you can get diplomaticos and bolivar lonsdales, bolivar Royal corona, Ramon specially selected, Trinidad coloniales, Vegas robaina familiares, the list goes on... So to summarise, nice, but not nice enough to choose it over Cubans in the same price range. If you are bored of Cubans and want something different, it's worth a try.
Date Added: Monday 01 February, 2016
Montecristo No. 5 Cigar - 1 Single
by alexandru
Decent 35-40 mins smoke. Consistent and most of the time even burn. However I found it too strong for my taste. Leathery and spicy, tasted a bit like dark chocolate paired with a tawny port.
Unfortunately the draw was tight, especially the last inch or so. Because of that became a bit hot and harsh.
I will not buy again as I prefer milder cigars but if go past the tight draw it makes a good smoke.
Date Added: Friday 21 August, 2015
The world famous Montecristo Petit Tubos. At first sight the tube is more impressive than the actual cigar. Probably due to it's brown and rather drab looking cigar label.
Looking at the cigar I did not feel there was anything to write home about, other than its typical grassy/barn yard smell and it being a well made cigar.
Once lit, the story changes.
On first impression I am hit with pepper and old leather, with very little trace of the initial barn yard smell I noticed prior to lighting.
The draw seems to be very good but the burn is a little thick and somewhat temperamental to start.
Half way through everything starts to even out, becoming a little more complex and full bodied while taking on a very obvious nutty flavour, yet still retaining the leathery notes which has now amalgamated with a very subtle peppermint freshness on the tip of the tongue.
All in all a very nice cigar, and much more complex than you would initially expect, reminding me of Hennnessy XO.
Date Added: Thursday 20 August, 2015
Montecristo Petit Tubos Cigar - 1 Single
by Daniel
Quite smooth early doors progressing into a nice spicy kick at the end. Not a bad little smoke at all!
Date Added: Friday 17 July, 2015
Quite a good smoke but made my head spin (hence the 2 ) . Prefer R & J Cedros de luxe No 3
Date Added: Friday 26 June, 2015
The Montecristo Media Corona (Half Corona) has now arrived and of course, we had to sample this one as well. This size is becoming more and more popular since we first saw the H. Upmann Half Corona and this really does show you why. Fantastic little smokes for when time is short, plenty of classic Montecristo flavours and just look at those wrappers! Medium in strength, this cigar is perfect for a breakfast smoke with a nice cup of coffee.
Of course, they are also sporting the new Montecristo band, which is subtly different but still a vast improvement.
