Montecristo 90th Anniversary Brand Overview
Montecristo’s story begins in a vibrant 1930s Havana, Cuba, when the Caribbean’s most glamorous city pulsed with music, adventure, and lavishness. Ocean liners brought worldly travelers to Cuban shores, where casinos sparkled and the finest things in life flourished. During this boom in 1935, Alonso Mendez and Jose Manuel “Pepe” Garcia launched Montecristo, a name inspired from Alexandre Dumas’ novel “The Count of Monte Cristo.”
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. Cuba was experiencing a rising golden age and Montecristo became synonymous with the island’s sophisticated cigar culture. They created a brand that would ultimately endure revolution, exile, and decades of evolution. They would also become arguably one of the most popular cigar brands of this generation.
Today’s Montecristo continues their legendary run. This elegant 90th Anniversary release represents the brand’s most ambitious tribute yet. They’ve created a cigar line made in collaboration with Rafael Nodal and Nicaragua’s renowned Plasencia Family. Using Plasencia’s most treasured aged tobacco reserves, this release connects the past and present in a way that showcases how Montecristo continues to innovate, while never forgetting where they came from.
Montecristo 90th Anniversary Blend and Taste
The anniversary cigar line showcases an all-Nicaraguan wrapper, binder, and filler. The Plasencia Family, masters of tobacco cultivation, contributed their specially aged reserves from four distinct regions; Esteli, Jalapa, Ometepe, and Condega. Some of the most top-rated cigars in the world feature tobacco from these regions. These carefully picked out tobacco are present in this gorgeous masterpiece. Each region brings its own amazing qualities, with the Jalapa-grown wrapper providing a beautiful presentation to the overall medium-bodied smoking experience.
The careful selection of each tobacco creates a flavor profile that’s unbelievably amazing. Expect rich roasted coffee notes that give way to dark cocoa, and subtle spice. It all rounds out with a cream finish that echoes the elegance of Cuban boleros.
Cigar Sizes and Presentation
Montecristo chose to mark this anniversary with two vitolas that tell the story of where the brand has been and its innovative prowess. Basically, a nod to the past and the present. The Montecristo 90th Anniversary No.2 Torpedo 6 1/8 x 52 Figurado is the very same size as the cigar that debuted when Montecristo launched their company. It’s direct link to the brand’s beginnings.
The second size, the Montecristo 90th Anniversary Nacional 5.5x56 Parejo, represents their take on the modern-day smoker, creating a robust profile and built to appeal to seasoned and new smokers alike. Both cigars come available in decorative boxes of featuring 12 cigars each.
Buy Your Montecristo 90th Anniversary at Cigars.com
If you’re new to Montecristo or just expanding your humidor, the 90th Anniversary limited-edition release is a must have. This is your chance to experience a historic brand at a landmark moment. With limited production refined craftsmanship, and packaging that makes each box display-worthy, these cigars won’t sit on shelves for long.
Whether you want to travel back in time with the classic No. 2 or want to try the contemporary Nacional, this release lets you hold a piece of cigar history. We have some stock, but they’re going out fast. Grab yours at Cigars.com.