Montecristo everyday smokes

[EdBlackadder]

I think the Open series is slightly misnamed. It doesn't really taste like a Montecristo and stands out like a sore thumb in the line. That's not to say they're bad cigars, just that the obvious cash in on the famous brand means that expectations are very different from the reality.

For their designed purpose of giving casual and occasional smokers something accessible to try, possibly on the golf course, they're pretty nice. They're just not really Montes IMHO.

[TonyN]

Some cigar smokers get on with them. But it's something you have to try out to see if they agree with you. Personally I thought that these would've been ideal for me, for a quick fix.
Oh how I was wrong...

Yer si remember it well

[Simon G]

I bought the junior from one store. At another store the staff member 'poo-poo'd them big time. I fired it up a month or so after and thought it was going to be crap, but actually wasn't bad and pretty enjoyable in comparison to some other more expensive Cubans in that small range. A very good cigar for a beginner I thought. Just my opinion.

[wayne_w]

In my defence..I thought the guy was a newbie so, recommending something from the Open series wouldn't overpower him. He may be a smoker converting over to cigars, in that case he may find a fuller flavour more to his liking?


Wayne

[ValeTudoGuy]

I'm a little surprised that a guys says he likes the Monte 2 and gets recommended the Open series..... To me that's like someone saying I like whisky and we tell them to try a cup of tea.

[ValeTudoGuy]

These are nothing like a Monte 2, the Monte 4 or 5 are a much better option. And much more close to the 2's flavour

[Simon G]

And here is, or was, that very stick

[Simon G]

I've only ever had one monty open junior. I'd like to think that they are a consistent stick, but I don't have the experience with them. Only the one I've had, bought on a whim from cgars, didn't know the age etc. I remember thinking it was a lovely smoke, but too easy for my palette. However, if I came across a box, that smoked liked the one I had, I'd be happy to have them, for defo. Easy smoke. Very Easy. Aroma was very satisfying. It's the sort of smoke I'd have as a quick short fix. There's definitely a time & place for a small stick like that.

[wayne_w]

I'd agree with Simon G's recommendation, any of the Monte Open Series are great easy smokes. Nice & mild, ideal for a novice really.
Also I think you would probably enjoy a Hoyo de Monterrey du Maire, They're relatively cheap, mild & will last around 20 mins. They're my regular dog walking smokes!


Wayne

[Timfy]

I've not had Monte minis but have found others to be pretty nasty, much harsher and lacking in any real flavour and enjoyment.

The Clubs, however can be a very enjoyable quickie smoke if you strike that balance between puffing often enough to stay lit and getting too hot, but it's a very tricky balance to strike with a very small cigar.

I'd personally avoid the Minis and probably the Puritos in your shoes, the Puritos are "OK" but they only ever seem to make me crave a proper cigar.

My advice would be not to look for a cheap "every day" cigar, but look out for good cigars you enjoy even if it means smoking less often for the same money. I've found the Montecristo No.5 very agreeable and it's become pretty much my go-to cigar for most occasions as the mix of smoking time, flavour, construction and quality seems to do me well, so it may be worth looking at something similar (Perla/TPC.)

[Tucky]

You may like them but tbh probably not,however I wouldn't buy 50 until I knew.

[panda23]

Or cheaper yet (UK price), try a Montecristo Open Junior. Small 20 min smoke. Nice mild easy smoke with a great montecristo aroma. It surprised me for such a small cigar. For the better!

Heard some good reviews for these, the cigarillos are okay ish but are a bit harsh compared to a cigar so don't get your hopes up too much. Try a pack and see how you get on with them.

[Simon G]

Or cheaper yet (UK price), try a Montecristo Open Junior. Small 20 min smoke. Nice mild easy smoke with a great montecristo aroma. It surprised me for such a small cigar. For the better!

[Sean]

Get youself a nice box of monte no.4 instead mate you will enjoy more

[Wigan]

Tried them not long after switching from cigs to cigars when I still felt like I needed a nicotine hit particularly when having a drink had even then I thought they were shit. Bearing in mind just a couple of weeks previous I was enjoying the taste of 20 cigs a day and still thought they were that bad. On the other hand I think butters is quite the fan of them or something like so I guess it is like pretty much everything, just down to personal preference. Like someone else has already said, only way to find out is to give em a try.....