Montecristo is the best known and probably the most appreciated brand of Habanos throughout the world.
It forms the benchmark for many Habanos smokers against which other brands are judged.
The names comes from the hero of the Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel “The Count of Montecristo”, which was a firm favourite when read by the Lector to the Torcedores (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. In 2004 the 52 Ring Gauge Edmundo size was introduced in recognition of the trend for heavy ring gauge sizes, and a shorter version, the Petit Edmundo, followed two years later. Why Edmundo? It was the first name of Edmundo Dantes, the hero of Dumas’ novel.
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.
In 2017, a new full flavoured line was launched: Línea 1935 with three new vitolas that are destined to become the most premium Habanos offered by this legendary Brand.
Montecristo’s perfectly balanced blends are created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world. Both its original medium to full taste and the medium flavour found in the Open Serioes offer a distinguished aroma and appeal equally to new and experienced smokers.
All Cohiba sizes are Tripa Larga, Totalmente a Mano – long filler, totally hand made.
