Montecristo cigars
These pages cover the non-Cuban Montecristo lines sold in the US, which are separate from the Cuban brand.
At a glance
| Founded | 1935 |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | Alonso Menéndez |
| Based / rolled in | Dominican Republic |
| Brand type | Large group |
| Official website | altadisusa.com |
The story
Alonso Menéndez created Montecristo in Havana in 1935, naming it after The Count of Monte Cristo. The Montecristo lines sold in the US are separate non-Cuban cigars.
Every Montecristo line compared
| Line | Strength | Wrapper | Binder | Filler | Review sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | Connecticut Shade | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic | 6 | |
| White Series | Ecuadorian Connecticut | Nicaragua | Dominican Republic and Nicaragua | 5 | |
| Platinum | Mexican San Andrés | Dominican Republic | Nicaragua, Peru and Dominican Republic | 4 | |
| Espada | Nicaraguan | Nicaragua | Nicaragua | 8 | |
| 1935 Anniversary | Nicaraguan | Nicaragua | Nicaragua | 8 |
Classic
Mild–MediumConnecticut Shade wrapper · Dominican Republic
reviewed by 6 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
MontecristoWhite Series
Mild–MediumEcuadorian Connecticut wrapper · Dominican Republic
reviewed by 5 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
MontecristoPlatinum
Medium–FullMexican San Andrés wrapper · Dominican Republic
reviewed by 4 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
MontecristoEspada
Medium–FullNicaraguan wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
Montecristo1935 Anniversary
FullNicaraguan wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 8 sites · critics 97 · 30+ r/cigars threads
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