Best Montecristo?

[Alexw33]

I?m about half way through this Especial No2, my first in a couple of years, and it?s phenomenal. I?m glad I picked up a box with these few singles recently. Is this the ultimate Montecristo? It?s pure class, skinny and long and just typifies the Marca for me. Lots of milk chocolate and coffee, a touch of vanilla, wood and cream. Beautiful. I love the PE but the concentrated flavour of the Especial No2 puts it at the top of the list IMO.




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[potpest]

I'm not a fan of Montes in general but I love the Especiales No. 1, just a classy smoke. I've never had the no. 2 but I presume it's pretty similar. I've had one double edmundo that was phenomenal but the other ones I've had since were pretty average which puts me off buying a box.

[gojira]

Honestly, I don't know. I have always had a love and hate relationship with Montes altough I have come to appreciate them more and more lately. Probably because my stock has aged enough for me to fully appreciate them even though they still can be very inconsistent. I only have a few singles of the Especiales 2 and have smoked 3 so far. They were good but not stellar. But I have always fancied a box and might pull the trigger one day. I had stellar 5s but had some that sucked as well. I like a good PE, Edmundo, No.2 and Especial 1 but I just can't tell you which one of these would be my favourite.

[Simon Bolivar]

The Esp No2 is good but the No1 is better only because it lasts that bit longer. For a even richer smoke I am currently enjoying the Monte Tubos, with 10yrs these are lush.

[Alexw33]

I’d agree about the No1 but I can never seem to find a box. Also they are almost the same smoke for me just slightly different size, maybe I should have said the Especiales are they ultimate Montecristo. I like the 4 when they are on but they are hit and miss, the 5 is more consistent but a little small, the PE is great but just doesn’t quite seem to match up, the No2 needs a hell of a lot of downtime to really shine IMO (8+ years), the Edmundo is average and the 1 and 3 are great smokes too but just a level below and need more age. The new line might give the especiales a run for their money but it’s too early to tell for sure.

[Tomm783]

I really enjoy the Monte No2 (never tried an Esp). I think I?ve got a 5 box of Monte A?s on their way, just awaiting confirmation I actually made the rush. Anyone got thoughts on the Monte A? Long sleep required?


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[Alexw33]

I really enjoy the Monte No2 (never tried an Esp). I think I’ve got a 5 box of Monte A’s on their way, just awaiting confirmation I actually made the rush. Anyone got thoughts on the Monte A? Long sleep required?
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I’ve never tried the A, that is a serious cigar. No idea how long it would take me to smoke one.

Nice buy.

[7kingsguy]

I really enjoy the Monte No2 (never tried an Esp). I think I?ve got a 5 box of Monte A?s on their way, just awaiting confirmation I actually made the rush. Anyone got thoughts on the Monte A? Long sleep required?


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Had one last year. It was 10 yrs or so old. To me the length means it doesn't really get going until you are a third in, and they seem to be tight often. Mine certainly was. But the flavour i did get was good. Not stellar though.

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[7kingsguy]

I?d agree about the No1 but I can never seem to find a box. Also they are almost the same smoke for me just slightly different size, maybe I should have said the Especiales are they ultimate Montecristo. I like the 4 when they are on but they are hit and miss, the 5 is more consistent but a little small, the PE is great but just doesn?t quite seem to match up, the No2 needs a hell of a lot of downtime to really shine IMO (8+ years), the Edmundo is average and the 1 and 3 are great smokes too but just a level below and need more age. The new line might give the especiales a run for their money but it?s too early to tell for sure.

Monte 1s regularly come up with our aussie friends.

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[Moley]

Love the monte 4 and pe. However, need to try the especials line

[Puro]

I was gifted a Monte Edmundo Tubos about 2 and a half years ago that had a good 10-15 years on it (I looked it up as the band on the stick was different to current production). To this day I've not enjoyed a cigar as much as I did that one. It had a superb salty twang to it that I've been chasing ever since, I have no idea if it aged better due to it being in a tube or what but my god what I'd do to have another one like that!!

[ha_banos]

I was gifted a Monte Edmundo Tubos about 2 and a half years ago that had a good 10-15 years on it (I looked it up as the band on the stick was different to current production). To this day I've not enjoyed a cigar as much as I did that one. It had a superb salty twang to it that I've been chasing ever since, I have no idea if it aged better due to it being in a tube or what but my god what I'd do to have another one like that!!

How old are you? ... Start over-buying now.

[Puro]

How old are you? ... Start over-buying now.

I'm 32. Taking my lifestyle into account that likely makes me middle aged [emoji23]

You're right though. I need a scubador or something that I can fill with boxes and stash away.

[Hookmaker]

Especiales is the best IF construction is in order (some are not). Especiales no 2 is almost as good but doesn’t last as the esp. BUT the no 2s that I have with age on them are just fabulous.

[Stevieboy]

I love the entire Monte range but I wouldn't buy Edmundo without seeing them first. Construction can be questionable sometimes

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