Review Notes: This is cigar is a work of art. Beautifully constructed and its taste is simply haven. Its start with cream and coffee and end with fine leather. I suspect good cigar needs time to age and mine is simple wonderful.

Review Notes: Around 3 years of age on this one. Uneven dark wrapper gave this cigar a nice, rough appearance. This was a really dark wrapper for a Cuban. The body changed more than the taste did, so I wouldn't consider it complex in a traditional sense, but it was interesting. Tasted of spice.soil.leather.pepper and of course had the Monte thing going on. Draw was perfect and the burn, while a little off, never got in the way. A bit on the expensive side but overall quite nice.

Review Notes: Hard to go wrong with a Monte, I was pleased with all aspects of this fine cigar. Smooth even draw, lots of flavor, construction was flawless. Wonderful experience to say the least.

Review Notes: I finally got a box of these EL's from '03...I have smoked a few in the past, and really liked them, but have been looking to find a box that was under $500.00, cheapskate that I am. I am surprised at the disparity of the reviews here, as I think these are very good cigars. Consrtuction, draw, burn, appearance, and most of all flavor. Med-full in flavor and pretty strong, nice spiceiness (not too much) and earthy (a bit more) with nice leather and wood notes. The finish is long and strong and smacks of wood, mostly cedar. I hate to ever say this, but I sure hope the rest of the reviewers here were smoking the same cigar I was!

Review Notes: this is art in cigar making. i have seen better looking construction and the draw is a bit restricted, but the flavors of this cigar is to die for. it starts off smooth, mild, and sweet, but the flavor builds as you smoke. the second third is medium, the last third is full. a hint of harshness at the 2 inch area that then goes away as you smoke it to a nub. the size is perfect, you dont usually get this level of quality and satisfection in this size, but when you do it is a joy to smoke. my review after smoking 3, i am in love with this one, will buy more. a different animal from the regular montecristos, much milder and smoother. price i paid of $10.00/stick is the bargain of all time on cuban cigars. would be a 10 if the draw was better.