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Cigar News: Santa Clara, Inc. Announces Montecristo Volume 1: 100 Days

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·January 17, 2020

Cigar News: Santa Clara, Inc. Announces Montecristo Volume 1: 100 Days

Tobacco wholesaler Santa Clara, Inc. is introducing an exclusive cigar from Altadis U.S.A.: Montecristo Volume 1: 100 Days. The cigar is rolled in Honduras at the Flor de Copan factory and blended by the Grupo de Maestros of Altadis U.S.A. The blend is said to contain some tobacco that has been aged ten years and uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan and Dominican Republic filler.

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Montecristo | Nicaragua Series Toro

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·May 29, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: Montecristo | Nicaragua Series Toro

"This one was like a Ferrari for me... Good right out of the gate and stayed true to the finish. This will be a cigar that I get more of for future enjoyment!" -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

94%

Excellent

Montecristo White Series Rothchilde - Blind Cigar Review

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·November 14, 2018

Montecristo White Series Rothchilde – Blind Cigar Review

"Excellent smoke! One of the best mild-medium smoked I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. The rich buttery and vanilla notes that were the backbone of this cigar were thoroughly enjoyable. Only smoke this cigar when you have the time to sit back, relax, and savor a truly high quality cigar. " -John A. (Bostoneo)

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. & Crowned Heads Collaborate with Montecristo Ciudad De Música

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·November 15, 2017

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. & Crowned Heads Collaborate with Montecristo Ciudad De Música

Today, Altadis U.S.A. announced its first collaboration with boutique cigar manufacturer Crowned Heads. The brainchild of these two companies is the Montecristo Ciudad de Música.

Cigar News: Montecristo (Altadis) Holding Montecristo Festival in Coral Gables FL

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·November 9, 2016

Cigar News: Montecristo (Altadis) Holding Montecristo Festival in Coral Gables FL

November 19th, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.— Montecristo will be holding its inaugural Montecristo Festival on November 19th at Merrick Park in Coral Gables, FL. The one-day event gives cigar lovers the chance to socialize and celebrate the cigar lifestyle, and will both educate and entertain, with events including cigar rolling and pairing presentations. The grounds will also feature games, art installations, and a live performance from Tomasito Cruz, the Grammy-winning Cuban musician.

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2019

Every year we put together a list of our Top 25 Cigars of the Year. Our list is a bit different from some other lists, it is not simply a rehashing of our top scores from the year, or one person's opinion. We gave each of our panelists 10 votes to cast how they please for what they enjoyed the most in 2019. The order of their votes matter, so their #1 pick is worth twice as much as #10. The cigars do not have to have been reviewed by Blind Man's Puff, but the panelist must have smoked it.

Cigar News: Altadis Announces Montecristo Espada Oscuro

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·April 24, 2019

Cigar News: Altadis Announces Montecristo Espada Oscuro

Altadis' Grupo de Maestros is collaborating with the Plasencia family again to make a followup to their 2014 Montecristo Espada, the Montecristo Espada Oscuro. Like the original release, this is a Nicaraguan Puro. This line extension uses a Habano Rosado Oscuro wrapper instead of the Nicaraguan Habano. This wrapper was chosen by Rafael Nodal, Head of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA. Nodal, Grupo de Maestro Pedro Ventura and the Plasencia family created the blend.

95%

Excellent

Quick Cigar Review: Montecristo | Epic Craft Cured Toro

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·February 26, 2018

Quick Cigar Review: Montecristo | Epic Craft Cured Toro

This was a really good cigar, probably my favorite Altadis release in recent history. These were just good traditional flavors that were very balanced at every turn. I think these are ready to smoke right now, and have some short-term aging potential to really bring out the bready flavors. The construction was spot on with the draw and smoke production, and never had to light again. I'm glad I have a couple more of these and plan on smoking another very soon.

Cigar News: Altadis Announces Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez

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·June 1, 2017

Cigar News: Altadis Announces Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The release of Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez brings a new dynamic element to the collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Altadis U.S.A.

90%

Total Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: Montecristo | Pilotico No. 2

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·October 21, 2016

Blind Cigar Review: Montecristo | Pilotico No. 2

"This cigar was never in my wheelhouse, but I am happy I got the opportunity to smoke it. This cigar expands the palate from prelight to the nub of what a premium cigar can offer in terms of flavor. Maybe my palate is broken.. I have no idea, but the exhale/retro was interesting delivering the wet wood, peat, earth, citrus, salt and flighty cream. I would happily have a few of these on hand to enjoy with some rye whiskey." -Matt C. (Big Matt)

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