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 official Habanos line is that Montecristo is considered a medium to full body, but I have always considered it a true medium, 5 / 10 strength line of cigars.  

The name comes from the hero of Alexandre Dumas' famous novel "The Count of Montecristo", which was a firm favorite amongst the Torcedores (Cigar Makers) at the factory in Havana where it was founded in 1935.

Montecristo's perfectly balanced blend is created exclusively with selected leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region, home of the finest tobaccos in the world. Its distinctive medium to full flavor and distinguished aroma appeal equally to both new and experienced smokers. 

Today the brand, which was originally composed of a narrow assortment strictly numbered from 1 to 5, covers every level of the cigar enthusiasts' needs from the majestic Montecristo A to the tiny Joyita.  

Size changes the flavors and strength of Montecristos, much as it does all Cuban cigars.  The smaller sizes such as the

In 2009 Montecristo
created a new line: 
 The Montecristo Open Series,

which incorporates 4 new vitolas for the brand:

Eagle (54 x 6"), Regata (46 x 5 1/3"), Master (50 x 5") and Junior (38 x 4 1/3"), designed to satisfy all Montecristo lovers , and as you can see from the names, closely tied to the golf hobby. The blend is especially suited to outdoor enjoyment and is slightly milder than the standard Montecristo line. 

Don't dismiss the Montecristo A as a joke or gag cigar.  This amazing cigar offers the coolest smoke due to it's length.  The signature flavors in Montecristo are all present and in

 If your just entering the hobby and developing your passion for cigars, the Montecristo line is well suited to you.  Medium to strong really means mostly medium, with a few sizes moving slightly strong side.  The flavors are balanced well and if your looking to identify and relate to flavors, you will find at least some of the brewed coffee, coffee bean, cocoa & Mocha, subtle allspice / peppery and aged wood notes many find in the brand.  Regardless of your palette, enjoy your Montecristo!

Shakey went to a psychiatrist. "Doc" he said "I've got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it. Top, under, top, under... you gotta help me, I'm going crazy!"

"Just put yourself in my hands for two years" said the shrink. "Come to me three times a week, and I'll cure your fears". "How much do you charge?" "A hundred dollars per visit". "I'll sleep on it," said Shakey.

Six months later the doctor met Shakey on the street. "Why didn't you ever come to see me again?" asked the psychiatrist. "For a hundred buck's a visit? A bartender cured me for ten dollars". "Is that so!? How?" "He told me to cut the legs off the bed!"

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So to pass the winter nights away I have started building a time machine in the garage while I enjoy a Cuban cigar in the evenings, if all goes well it will be finished by last Thursday.