Best value for money bigger Montecristos in UK

[SHAMZ84]

I?m not a fan of the Montecristo Open range, but the Edmundo?s are very good the petit Edmundo if my favourite. I also like the 3 and 5 in the regular production. I will say I feel all Monte?s benefit greatly with a few years of age on them.

A day trip to Madrid, Barcelona or even to Geneva to buy them may well be cheaper that buying a box or two in the UK. However if your looking for singles to explore that?s a different matter.


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The open range isn't bad...it's for exactly what they intend....ie smoke a cigar playing a round of golf...just a nice uncomplex cigar to enjoy while doing other activities you enjoy.

[GLewis79]

Interesting...are they cheapest in Geneva or Spain? Hope brexit lowers the prices here in UK!

Unlikely mate. The price is due to UK duty on tobacco (which is astronomical, ?280/kg or more by now) plus UK VAT on top of the price plus duty. They are cheaper in Europe and not likely to drop now we're out. Nothing to do with European rules, unfortunately. ☹️

[ha_banos]

Unlikely mate. The price is due to UK duty on tobacco (which is astronomical, ?280/kg or more by now) plus UK VAT on top of the price plus duty. They are cheaper in Europe and not likely to drop now we're out. Nothing to do with European rules, unfortunately. [emoji3525]

Some prices are set by government in Europe. We are truly capitalist.

[GLewis79]

My point was more about Brexit. It won't lower the price.

Typically UK has the highest tobacco duty in Europe, if I'm not mistaken?

[ha_banos]

My point was more about Brexit. It won't lower the price.

Typically UK has the highest tobacco duty in Europe, if I'm not mistaken?

Found this spreads sheet. Looks like it

https://www.oecd.org/ctp/consumption/taxation-tobacco-ctt-trends.xlsx

[senor_robusto]

For me, the monte petite Edmundo and Edmundo are hard to beat...... but my favourite monte has to be the especials........

[Haaltert]

Forgot about the Especials, they are indeed classy and probably the beste Montes


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[Deano]

I love them too, love a thinner vitola!

[anz3001]

No2 is the only monti I’ve had I think. Thoroughly enjoy those though.

[Adamsmokes]

Any thoughts on the Monte 1? I've yet to try one but they have lots going for them on paper. I generally prefer sub-46 ring gauges. Fully agree about the 4. I have a 2014 box which have been beautiful but I have enjoyed them fresh also

[ha_banos]

You know, I've tried the especial no.1 a few times. And like it. But never the no. 1 .... Good suggestion.

[Adamsmokes]

For some reason they don't seem to get mentioned a lot. I wonder if there's a reason? I may have to pick some up and see for myself

[ha_banos]

For some reason they don't seem to get mentioned a lot. I wonder if there's a reason? I may have to pick some up and see for myself

As always...