Reviews

Date Added: Tuesday 28 March, 2017

Montecristo No. 2 Cigar - 1 Single by John

Not sure if it's the change to BST. But something's keeping me awake. The unwritten rule I have is "if awake for an hour might as well get up". In this case also means might as well have a smoke. A lot in the humidor at the moment and I have a few options, but standing out is the lone Monte #2. It's been there a while but for some reason has remained unmolested. Shortly after relighting I am reminded why I always claim this is my favourite cigar. Lighting is easy and then it just become like the king wenceslass Carol. "clean and crisp and even" Smokes like a non fussed trooper to half way when it takes on a slightly perfumed note to the last third at which point it takes on the trade mark full Monte flavour and really starts to sing. Make no mistake this is a king of all cigars. To put it in context, there are ten cohiba esplendidos in the humidor at the moment and this is better than any of them.

Date Added: Sunday 19 March, 2017

Montecristo No. 4 Cigar - 1 Single by Peter

I have to admit, I have had a couple of No.4's that were a little heavy on the draw. Not enough to stop me enjoying them, but a little irritating. I do have to say though that the vast majority have had an easy draw and been an absolute joy to smoke. Nice and smooth and with a lovely taste and smell. This was the Cuban cigar that got me into cigar smoking about ten years ago, and after a three year break while I quite cigarettes, I'm back now. I'm intending to try as many different Cuban and South American cigars as I can, just to see if I can find my true favourite and build a nice selection of different sticks. The Montecristo No. 4 though, will be my go to stick until I have found my favourite.

Date Added: Monday 13 March, 2017

Montecristo No. 1 Cigar - 1 Single by James

Once upon a time Montecristos were one of my favourite brands and I used to buy them in large quantity. With some trepidation I just tried a No.1 after years of not smoking them and unfortunately the trepidation was justified. The draw on this cigar was ridiculously tight and so the first two inches were really quite miserable. After that poor start things did improve though and there was 10-15 minutes worth of reasonable enjoyment when the draw normalised and the flavours calmed down to a mellow nuttiness. Nevertheless poor value for money if that really is representative of the brand now.

Date Added: Saturday 04 March, 2017

Montecristo No. 5 Cigar - 1 Single by Gary

I received this as part of a 'short but sweet' sampler & found it to be the tightest cigar I have ever encountered. The band came away as soon as I touched it & having toasted & lit the cigar it went downhill from there. Unsmokable, a very disappointing experience which I allowed to expire & disregard. Needless to say I shall not be purchasing again. I thoroughly enjoy the Montecristo Purito as a 10 minute 'beer garden' smoke & my experience of the 'Open Master' was delightful. Unless you enjoy trying to suck a golf ball through a hose pipe, buy something else...

Date Added: Friday 03 March, 2017

Montecristo No. 2 Cigar - 1 Single by Bill

There's a reason why Montecristo's have a formidable reputation when it comes to cigars. First time trying the No 2 and I'm completely sold. The draw on this was heavenly (straight cut). Burn is consistent as expected from Montecristo's. Construction flawless, and if that wasn't enough this stick produces some of the best flavours that one's palate can indulge: I got nutty and spicy notes with the last third slightly creamy. A must-try people, you will not regret it!

Date Added: Friday 17 February, 2017

Montecristo Petit Edmundo Cigar - 1 Single by Staff

I opened a new box of Montecristo Petit Edmundo from 2013 and I just loved the beautiful oily wrapper and the look of the old band. A lot of people don’t like the old band because they feel that it looks ‘’cheap’’ but I love it because is a simple design. Many cigar companies focus more on the decoration of their bands and boxes than on the quality of their cigars. Some of the best cigars I ever smoked used simple bands and come inside simple boxes. The cigar begins quite earthy as usual with a Montecristo, fresh herb notes and very smooth. The flavour developed into a woody and black pepper taste but with a sweet smoke at the same time. The cigar finishes with a full bodied strength, very rich earthy and herb taste with the classic Montecristo pepper notes. This is a great sized cigar for 35-40 minutes smoke, which I found smother in comparison with other Montecristo sizes. Perfect with an espresso or a dram of C.gars Cigar Malt after lunch. David. Turmeaus Est 1817 Cigars and Whisky Liverpool.’’