Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Robusto (Edmundo)
Size : 127 x 21 mm
Ring : 52
Weight : N/A
Hand-Made
Price : ~$10/each
I wanted something special. My father had just passed away, so I wanted a good, not-TOO-expensive cigar to help me think. (Unfortunately, I didn’t have too much walking around time, so I enjoyed it back in Chicago…while I was, um, thinking.)
Appearance : Rating:
Sleek-looking cigar; looks great with the white band. Montecristos are ALL about look, and this one was no exception.
Construction : Rating:
Superb ash, nice and white. VERY even burn. All around, it’s one of the best-constructed cigars I’ve ever had.
Flavor : Rating:
It smells a bit like cedar, but when I inhaled it, my nostrils stung a bit. This cigar has a bit of a kick at first, but when it’s lit, it’s mild enough for smokers of any level. It has a toasty flavor and would make a wonderful breakfast cigar, paired up with a strong cup of coffee.
Value : Rating:
For $10, you can get yourself a nice cigar. If you want a Connecticut-wrapped cigar with a bit of a punch, this could be it. At $10, I wouldn’t — probably ever — make this my regular smoke. But it may be a good thing to have around for small celebrations, bar mitzvahs, Web 2.0 site launch parties, etc.
Overall Rating : Overall Rating:
Great cigar from a great brand.