Montecristo No. 2
STRENGTH: •••
SIZE: 52 x 156mm (6 ⅛”)
PRICE: $ – | € 24
TIME: 1h10min
COUNTRY: Cuba
WRAPPER: Cuba
BINDER: Cuba
FILLER: Cuba
The Montecristo No. 2 is perhaps the most iconic cigar of the brand and of the entire Cuban portfolio, and has been in production since before the revolution. Although the production consistency is a bit fluctuating due to the high number of cigars produced, the most recent cigars are convincing and promising as far as their aging potential is concerned.
The flavor profile opens with aged wood, earth and nuts, to be enriched by the peppery and spicy character, all supported by a medium strength. In short, a great classic, in perfect Montecristo style.
92
HOW ARE THE AWARDS MADE?
Those who scored the highest among the cigars tested during the year in blind tastings and reviews get re-selected. These products are then tested once again in a new blind tasting, which means not knowing what they are during the tasting. The test results are then compared, and the TOP 5 are created.
Since 2015, CigarsLover Magazine has focused on terroirs in order to give the right space to all the producing countries. From 2018, the TOP 5 were paired with the TOP 50, which lists the 50 best cigars without distinction of origin. Together with the Best Brands, the Best, and the best Boutique Brands, this list will be published in CigarsLover Magazine issue #5.