Any Montecristo worth getting apart from the standard production

[ianc]

I notice that Montecristo have a range called Open Master/Eagle/Regata etc, whats that all about? then I see they have a Linea range, I am a bit confused to say the least if somebody could bring me up to speed that would be appreciated.

[mcdee]

I think the Open series is meant to have lighter blends compared to the standard range. The Linea series is supposedly more high end, similar to Cohibas BHKs. I have tried one from each line and didn't think they were anything special compared to the number 2, which I would say is the benchmark for the entire brand.

In answer to your thread title, outwith regular production, the Montecristo 80th anniversary is an amazing cigar.

[ianc]

I like the number 2 myself that I have tried in the past

[Vitola]

I love the Monte No 2, but also the No 4 makes a lovely short smoke when there's a little age on it

[simwells]

The open and eagles seem to be reviewed badly from what I?ve seen and the amount of places with vintage stock of these that they can?t shift would fit with that.

I?ve heard much better things about the linea line and a lot of good things about the 80th anniversary


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[oskihen]

Monte 2 is a classic Cuban cigar, if your new to the range I'd try petite edmundo or petite no2. And as mentioned the 80th is a real treat

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[Emaresee]

+1 on the petit no2, and the petit edmundo... but give the PE a good look over and feel if you can. I have a 50:50 hit rate on glorious smokes... and unsmokeable plugged horrors... the good 50% have been just deliccious.

[Pandyboy]

I smoked an open eagle earlier this year. They were introduced to be a golf cigar and are pretty meh. I did a review and it was pretty average considering the price!

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[ianc]

I think I remember seeing that review.

[Pandyboy]

I think I remember seeing that review.

I'm cigar smoker UK on YouTube.

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[Oscar...]

I dont smoke that many montes, but the golf ones are not the best. No4s can be lovely (if you get a good box), Petit edmundos with age are great, I have a box of Dantes waiting to be smoked, smell great though.

I did just receive two of each from there new line up, bit spendy for a full box so will give them a review and make my mind up!

[simwells]

I dont smoke that many montes, but the golf ones are not the best. No4s can be lovely (if you get a good box), Petit edmundos with age are great, I have a box of Dantes waiting to be smoked, smell great though.

I did just receive two of each from there new line up, bit spendy for a full box so will give them a review and make my mind up!

I was debating some of those Leyenda in Barcelona but not been the biggest fan of Monte yet so left it and I'd already overspent.

Looked a decent buy at Spanish prices though!

[ha_banos]

I've had a few 2010 Monte Opens. I like them. I have a few more left. They are lighter profile.

[mrnutt]

The number 2 and petit edmundo and petit 2 (I think) are lovely, smooth , dark, earthy flavours. The Dantes I really enjoyed, I found it smoother and more chocolately than other montes.
If you can get hold of some Dantes do get some to try, i'm certainly looking out for some more

[Stevieboy]

Apart from the Open range, you can't go wrong with Montecristo at all. The Edmundos are excellent as is the 1-5 range. If you get your hands on the Especials, give them a try. I often find them to be a bit tight but when you get a good one, they are something special.
My absolute favourite is the newish Petit No2. It's often maligned as pointless for being so close in size to the classic No2 but I've bought dozens and every single one has been perfection!
The new 1935 range is of the highest quality especially the Dumas..... Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate