Review Notes: Now this is what a Monte#2 should taste like, bought 1/2 a box (JULY04) last year and smoked one immediately, but it was too young and flat, 8 months in the humidor really improved it. Burn was perfect, only 1 touch up needed, grey ash held tight, and the flavor really delivered. Bittersweet chocolate / cedar / and that Monte "twang" all rolled into a nice medium body. Now if I can just let the rest of these babies sit for another year they could become classic.

Review Notes: Started off smooth and never got harsh, lots of flavors present. Did suffer a little uneveness in the burn, I read they make so many sometimes they do have a little problem with the construction, that's the only ding, great stick! A must have in any humidor.

Review Notes: while no expert, i have probably smoked well over 100 of these cigars. it has made a believer out of me. i now prefer the montecristo brand to all others( have tried about 7 cuban brands, not all yet). yes you will encounter some variation in quality. but when you get a really good MC #2 it is a premier cigar experience. the cigar is very strong, not suitable for beginning smokers. while i love the MC A and adore the MC DC LE, i would still consider this my personal favorite and the standard by which all other cigars are measured in my book. watch out for counterfeits, this is probably the most faked cigar on the planet.

Review Notes: One of the classic habano pyramids that can compete well with the better known cigars.

Review Notes: My box is from Feb.02, I'm down to 7 sticks and really have to say that Montecristo is one of the most flavorful and balanced blends from Cuba. The flavors and nuances are many building in strength as you enjoy, but never losing it's balance. My latest sample is 3 years old. It smoked like a champ. Just one touch up needed to burn all the way to the nub. Quality has been greatly improved in the last year or so. A must smoke Vitola for any cigar lover, that will always be a true Cuban legend.