Montecristo
No.5 - 2010

Presentation

The brand Montecristo has existed since August 1935 and was created by Alonso Menéndez, a wealthy Spaniard who came to Cuba from the US. All Montecristo cigars are hand rolled (except the Cigarillos sizes). Montecristo is the largest selling of the Habanos brand's. Punchy and at the same time full of delicate floral notes and hints of vanilla, the No.5 has an underlying bitterness which is pleasantly reminiscent of cedar wood, which gives depth to the smoke. Very similar to the Montecristo No.4, the No. 5 is more direct and will burn faster giving the impression that it is a stronger cigar. With five years on them now, these will be a real treat.