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Montecristo No. 5 Cigar - Pack of 5

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Description Ref # MO0502

Length: 4"
Ring Gauge: 40
Strength: Medium to Full

Packaging: Pack of 5
Vitola: Tres Petit Corona
Smoking Time: 20 minutes

MONTECRISTO

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

The name comes from Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel ‘The Count of Montecristo’, which was a firm favourite when read to the Torcedores (cigar rollers) 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.

Whether it is within the classic medium-to-full line, the lighter Open Series or the newer, more powerful, Linea 1935, Montecristo’s perfectly balanced blends are all created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world.

NO. 5

The smallest of Montecristo's original, tightly defined range. A good pressed cigar with flavour and aroma that develops during smoking. A faithful companion almost anywhere.

Please note: Matches not included. 

Tasting Notes

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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93 / 100

"Made with a flat head and dark wrapper, this diminutive smoke is bold from the start with red pepper, leather and earthy impressions supported by touches of oak and espresso. There is a hint of molasses on the finish. The combustion is even, though the draw is a touch firm..."

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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
Pack of 5
Ring Gauge
40
Length
4.0000000000 inches
Strength
Medium to Full
Vitola
Perla
Region
Cuban
Smoke Time
20 minutes
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by Andreas on Saturday 21 October, 2023
Very tight draw - thought I was doing something wrong but the other reviews seemed to have the comment! Taste was very okay
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by Clayton on Tuesday 27 June, 2023
Extremely tight draw purchased a box of 10 and regretting doing so , I’ve thrown 2 away and only through shear determination managed to smoke a third whilst trying all I could to draw on , I’m praying that the following 7 are the same as otherwise was a waste of money , as things stand will be avoiding in future
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by Connor on Saturday 17 June, 2023
With it being rated as medium to full bodied I was somewhat surprised at how incredibly smooth it was. For sure something I will no doubt be buying in the future in a pack to keep around to smoke from time to time.
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by Paul on Friday 02 December, 2022
Nice size smoke for a walk with the dog. Lovely sweet flavour when it came through, and that was the problem. Must have had a dud as such a tight draw right from the start even after using perfecdraw! Would like to try again as what I could taste was delicious. Gave myself a headache pulling so hard on it
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by Rich on Sunday 25 September, 2022
I received this in my September subscription box and it didnt disappoint. In fact, considering that its 4 x 40 and the sticks I most regularly reach for are 5.5 x 56, this Montecristo actually really impressed me. A very smooth, consistent, enjoyable and softly sweet smoke from start to finish, which went very well with a spiced rum on the side. As I said, I usually go for longer and thicker cigars, but Ill definitely revisit this one in the very near future.
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