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Montecristo No. 5 Cigar - Box of 10

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Description Ref # MO0501

Length: 4" 
Ring Gauge: 40
Strength: Medium to Full
Packaging:
 Box of 10 Cigars 

Vitola: Tres Petit Corona
Smoking Time: 20 Minutes
Other Cigars in this Vitola: Cohiba Siglo I

Montecristo is the best known and probably most appreciated brand of Habanos throughout the world. It forms the benchmark for many Habanos smokers against which other brands are judged. 

The name comes from the hero of Alexandre Dumas' famous novel 'The Count of Montecristo,' which was a firm favourite when read by the Lector to the Torcedores (cigar makers) at the factory where it was founded in 1935. 

The original Montecristo range of sizes was composed of a narrow assortment numbered from 1 to 5. Today it consists of a wide variety of vitolas to cover every level of the cigar enthusiast's needs. 

Montecristo's perfectly balanced blends are created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world. 

Please note: Matches not included. 

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It has all the qualities of the brand and is a real appetizer, intense sweet/spicy flavour similar to chocolate mixed with raisins. Delicious.

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89 / 100

"...A well-made petit corona that burns evenly, offering a sweet, floral smoke balanced by hints of crushed black pepper, leather and earth..."

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Taste Test

Reviewed by Joe Gellman

I finished breakfast and had a half cup (we use the French cups, you know, the ones you use two hands to hold) of Cubita coffee left and decided to go to the terrace (actually, a deck over the garage where I do most of my smoking) and finish the coffee and smoke a No. 5.

The cigar measures 4" x 40 (mine measured 4" x 41 and though it has been described as having a ring gauge of 40 or 42, I find this to be part of the manner of storage. I will buy a few at the factory in Cuba next October and measure them to try my hypothesis) and is a mighty little might, when aged properly (as this was, thank you, C.GARS Ltd) I get a kick out of the oft overused tripe that this vitola is the brand's poorest make. Well, it that is true, all the vitolas are of my liking, the poorest still good enough for my tastes.

I found the cigar to be as full bodied as the No. 4 and a tad fuller than the No. 3 corona. It lit well and burned evenly to the last. This is a quick smoke, though I lingered with it and the last of the coffee for 25 minutes. As with the Joyitas, the ash was solid, medium to dark in colour, listing a tad to the right (well, there was a breeze and that might have affected the burn). I flicked the ash after 2 inches and felt it crunch under my finger. The smoke had woody and sweet overtones, reminiscent of a bouquet of wild flowers, gentle yet enough to stir the imagination. The smoke wafted slowly and formed a haze about the Apricot tree behind where I was sitting, and hung there until the gentle breeze swept it away.

I think this cigar was aged less than one year and had only a hint of oil, just showing itself enough to make the cigar a tad blotchy from this new emanation. The flavour did not grow through the entire length of the cigar until, that is, the last two puffs - then I noticed a very strong finish, akin to when you smell a rose but then get the full aroma when you stick your nose into the flesh of the petals.

While the cigar has been described as 'herbaceous', I did not find this supply to follow that note, but, rather, I think this selection had some light personality. I suspect that this supply was very well aged which lent to it's flavour and aroma. Once again the adage that age will mature a good cigar comes true.

Packaging
Box of 10
Ring Gauge
40
Length
4.0000000000 inches
Strength
Medium to Full
Vitola
Perla
Region
Cuban
Smoke Time
20 minutes
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by Mark on Tuesday 29 March, 2016
I must admit this was a little disappointing. It started out really well and had a mature, spicy taste but about halfway down became rather tight and difficult to draw. It also started to burn unevenly and I had to relight a couple of times. By no means unpleasant, but not as nice as I had hoped for. I am sure I will give it another go in future but I have plenty on my wishlist to try in the meantime.
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by alexandru on Monday 01 February, 2016
Decent 35-40 mins smoke. Consistent and most of the time even burn. However I found it too strong for my taste. Leathery and spicy, tasted a bit like dark chocolate paired with a tawny port. Unfortunately the draw was tight, especially the last inch or so. Because of that became a bit hot and harsh. I will not buy again as I prefer milder cigars but if go past the tight draw it makes a good smoke.
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by Matthew on Monday 26 January, 2015
Smoked a No. 5 to celebrate the arrival of my new humidor today. Frankly a bit of a disappointment. The flavours were fantastic, leathery spice with hints of chocolate to my taste. Unfortunately the construction was awful. Uneven burn, had to relight about 3 times and the third required a snip due to tunnelling. A great shame as the Monty 4 is just about my favourite go to smoke!
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by Dale on Sunday 07 December, 2014
Lovely half hour smoke, tight draw but so rich and nicely flavoured, I will get some more of these. Flavour consistent all way down, didn't detect any spice or pepper, just a really nice mid size cigar to go with a good coffee.
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by David on Tuesday 10 July, 2012
Being a newcomer to the cigar world ive recently tried alot of different cigars but this one is my favourite in its size. Woody flavour, burns very well and is good for a 35 min smoke sitting in the sun! Great for its price, definatly keep a few handy in the humidor!
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