Montecristo is the best selling and probably the most appreciated brand of Havanas throughout the world. It forms the benchmark for many Havana smokers against which other brands are judged. The name comes from the Alexandre Dumas famous novel “ The Count of Montecristo” which was a firm favourite when read to the Torcedores (cigar rollers) at the factory where it was founded in 1935. The original Montecristo range of sizes was composed of a narrow assortment numbered from 1 to 5. Today it consists of a wide variety of vitolas to cover every level of the cigar enthusiasts needs. 2009 saw the introduction of a new series, Montecristo Open, consisting of four sizes blended to a lighter flavour than other sizes in the Montecristo range and aimed at a new generation of smokers, who enjoy the pleasures of outdoor pursuits. More recently in 2017 the addition of La Linea 1935 provided a welcome full flavoured option for the brands many admirers. Whether it is within the classic medium to full line , the lighter open series or the newer more powerful Linea 1935, Montecristo’s perfectly balanced blends are all created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home to the finest tobacco in the world. All sizes are “Tripa Larga, Totalmente a mano” Long filler, totally handmade.
