Montecristo
Montecristo No. 2
Arguably the most famous Cuban torpedo. The Montecristo No. 2 has been a benchmark vitola since 1935 — well-balanced medium-to-full body with cocoa, coffee, and leather notes.
- Cuban (Habanos S.A.)
- ★ Habanos
- Vitola
- Piramide
- Shape
- Pyramid
- Format
- 6.1" × 52
- Origin
- Cuba
- Wrapper
- Cuban Habano
- Wrapper color
- Colorado (medium)
- Binder
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban
- Strength
- Medium
- Smoking time
- 80 min
- Released
- 1935
Flavor notes
- Cocoa
- Coffee
- Leather
- Cedar
Pairs well with
Cortado / flat white
Milky espresso softens the bite of a fuller cigar while keeping enough body to match the smoke.
Saudi dates
Caramelized sugar in Sukkari or Mabroom dates pairs beautifully with medium-strength Cuban cigars.
Black tea (Karak)
Tannic body and a hint of cardamom hold up against a medium-bodied cigar without competing.
Sparkling water with lime
Resets the palate without adding flavor — ideal for tasting a new cigar properly.
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