Montecristo Platinum Toro Review

[golfermd]

Just finished my first one of these and wanted to pass on my thoughts:

Size: 6", 50 ring size
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Cubano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian

First Third: A little difficult to light, but got it going. It was pretty harsh immediately after lighting, but mellowed a bit after about 5 minutes. Definitely a full bodied cigar. Seemed to be more body than spice through the first third. But started to show some leather and cracked pepper toward the end of the first third.

Second Third: Leather and pepper now fully developed. Still full bodied. The ash as tight and light gray with black striations. Draw was even and good. Smooth burn.

Last third: Leather and pepper faded a bit, but good draw.

Overall, a very good cigar. Very full bodied with some decent spice. It was bit more than I expected in body. It was, however, my first Montecristo.

Hope this helps..

[mcuenca]

Hi guys, as you might know already, Cuenca Cigars will be featuring an Exclusive Presentation of the Montecristo Brand of Cigars this Friday, 13th 2009. While celebrating the Saint's Patrick Day I thought it would be a nice idea to bring one of the most acclaimed and well known cigars that is Montecristo entire brand of Cigars.

The Montecristo brand originated in Cuba, but the Dominican version of this popular cigar is made by Altadis, with Dominican filler tobacco and Connecticut shade wrappers and is also known per its consistence on flavor and quality. This presentation will give you the opportunity to flavor these cigars while having fun at our store.

As usual we will be featuring a Sampler Pack that will include 3 Cigars from the Montecristo White selection and one free Montecristo Reserva Negra. Package will include among other “stuff” a cutter and a Raffle ticket. Montecristo Reserva Negra is a “square pressed” cigar with a nice amount of oils sports a chocolate colored wrapper with minimal veins. This is a medium bodied cigar and an excellent smoke you won’t regret.

We will be also running specials on the boxes that will give you the opportunity of savings on this brand that usually does not discount. This time we will be allowing the Internet clientele to participate by buying online the sampler that will include the Raffle Ticket. So, if you buy a package and your ticket wins, we will be delivering to you the Sampler plus your raffle Price. To buy your package online please use this Link: https://www.cuencacigars.com/scripts...idProduct=5584

Also received an addition 10% discount when your buy a Box of any Montecristo White or Reserva Negra that include a 2 Raffle Ticket with Purchase. To place the order online use the following link: https://www.cuencacigars.com/scripts...idCategory=216 and to buy a Reserva Negra you must call the store and place the Order over the phone and when ordering you also will receive 2 Raffle Tickets with purchase and a 10% discount during this promotion only.

Remember that any purchase done in accordance to the Altadis Event won’t be honored until that day. And the reason for this is the Raffle that will allow you to win additional prices. We are looking forward to have you participating in this event. Get the opportunity to meet Susan Henson, Altadis USA Representative and also enjoy our featured drink: Cuban Style Mojitos.

Check our website since we will be adding more of Montecristo Brands to it in the incoming days.
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[mistabman]

I just had one of these last night. It's been sitting in the bottom of my humi for almost a year now, and I decided to light fire to this one last night. At times the burn was a bit crooked, but it only required one touch up, and even that probably would have fixed itself had I let it go. This cigar was very densely packed as it took me over two hours and two cups of coffee to smoke! The start was a bit mild while it built up towards the middle. Pretty standard earth/leather flavors until the last third where I started getting a bit of a roasted marshmallow taste. My gf has always liked these, but I hadn't tried one until last night. If I can continue to find these things in the $3.50-$5.00 range, I think they're a good buy!

[eyesack]

MCuena, maybe you want to post this in the Retail/For Profit section. Sorry, but that was a total thread-jack! =\

Thanks for the review Dan, and interesting marshmallow taste eh? I'll look for these in my b&m maybe.